The second phase of construction of the Bill Burke Turf Improvement project has begun at Bill Burke Memorial Park, located at 1500 E. Crawford Street.
This phase of the project includes concrete sidewalk removal and new sidewalk construction, selected dugout improvements, fencing replacement, and various other ballfield improvements.
During the construction period, Bill Burke Memorial Park is closed to thru-traffic of vehicles. There will be barricades placed in the parking lot to prevent motor vehicle access to the north of the park. There will be heavy machinery and construction vehicles mobilizing in and out of the park during the construction period.
Construction is anticipated throughout this fall and winter leading into the spring with an anticipated ending date of March 31, 2024, weather permitting.
During the construction phase, there will be no field reservations or public use of fields during this period.