The Goal

Of course our ultimate goal is to have a single, multi-field Little League Complex of our own. Until then, we must maintain the facilities that we currently use.

Below is a list of improvement projects that were planned/completed for our fields in the 2006 season. If you have time, materials or expertise that can be used on any of these projects, please contact a Board Member.

Major League Field

    Add clay boxes around dugouts, level sod - complete

    Add 8-yr old All-Star plaque to "Wall of Fame" - complete

    Build water fountain/spigot by home dugout

    Paint "Niceville-Valparaiso Little League" on wall

    Paint LLB logo on building

    Add tarps over bleachers

Valparaiso Field

    Replace third base light pole - complete

    Sod infield holes - complete

    Overseed & fertilize - complete

    Top-dress field - complete

    Add external stairs, storage to pressbox - complete

    Fix outfield lights - complete

    Repair retaining wall by left field gate - complete

    Repave spectator area - complete

    Build new concession stand - in progress

    Install new scoreboard - in progress

    Paint pressbox and repair soffet

    Replace grandstands

    Underground wiring

    Add backstop netting

    Replace P.A. speakers

    Sod outfield

    Add tarps over bleachers

    Extend bullpens

    Remodel pressbox

    Parking lot paving/marking/lighting

    Landscaping

Twin Oaks

    Install P.A. system - complete

    Reroof concession stand - complete

    Paint concession stand

    Install lights on practice field areas

Twin Oaks - Teen Field

    Replace fencing - backstop, curl at bottom near batting cage

    Additional netting above backstop

    New pressbox

    Remodel concession stand - 220 outlet, drop ceiling, better service windows, clear sink, add hot water heater

    Improve P.A. system

    Add and level clay inside boxes

    Improve batting cage - concrete, lighting, electrical outlet

    Lockable storage shed or cabinet for rakes and other grounds equipment

    Improve bullpens

    New crushed brick or vitro-clay

    Raise home plate to avoid pooling and improve drainage

    Additional field lighting

    Fill holes and level field

    Repave bleacher area

    Batter's eye

    Plastic safety cap for outfield fence

    Improve perimeter road to suppress dust