With more kids playing baseball in Fernie, adult users are getting pushed out unless upgrades happen.
That’s according to City of Fernie report, that recommends revised scheduling practices alongside facility upgrades at Prentice Park and James White Park.
Due to upcoming construction work on the new fire hall, the Servello Field in Prentice Park will be permanently closed.
“If minor baseball continues to increase adult users will be displaced,” said parks and recreation manager Jacquie Hill.
“It’s important that future planning ensures equitable field access to all age groups, acknowledging that all user groups are growing.”
Youth user groups have priority over adult users in Fernie.
An outfield extension at the James White Park small diamond would make it suitable for adult play but would not likely address availability issues.
The report recommend that the city look at a new baseball diamond as part of long term planning.
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