Goulard Park ball fields temporarily closed for upgrades
By Brad Aubin
The Municipality of West Nipissing says the redevelopment project at the Goulard Park Baseball Fields is currently underway.
Fencing is in place, and officials say with the fields now being an active construction zone, access will be prohibited for safety reasons.
Last May, the town was announced as one of the Blue Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams recipient – which saw them receive $149,000 in funding to support the revitalization of the diamonds.
The Town says work is happening on both fields, and that includes infield upgrades, as well as new lighting, dugouts, bleachers, fencing and more.
Though weather dependent, the anticipated official first pitch is set to be end of June or mid July.
The Town adds user groups will use the fields at Richelieu and Pie XII, and for bookings or inquiries, you can contact the Recreation Department at 705-753-0160.
Brad Aubinhttp://www.mynorthbaynow.comBrad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, e-mail baubin@vistaradio.ca.
