The field is officially safe and the development plans have been scrapped for good. My energy is completely drained but I am relieved this fight is finally behind us. I will be keeping a close eye on the property to make sure it stays open for everyone.
January 22, 2020
Final supporters
The Grapeville Softball Field has been a stitch in the Grapeville community, and surrounding areas, for over 50 years. The land, and the field, were Sold to the Grapeville Volunteer Fire Department in 1961, after the passing of the former owner. The Grapeville Fireman’s Department was entrusted to maintain the field and the land so the community could continue to enjoy the park throughout the years.
Over the past 5 years, the President of the nonprofit Grapeville Co-Ed Softball League has poured his time and energy into making this field the ball-park it is today. Through fundraisers and donations, the league was able to collect enough money to make updates to the park so more adults and children could enjoy this area. With the help of many hard-working people, local churches and local businesses, the community came together to work on updating the park. Renovations included the picnic tables, concession stand, dugouts, fences, the ball-field itself and many other areas of the park. They also maintained the land by cutting the grass, cutting down falling trees and ensuring the park was a safe and clean place for everyone.
Many people of all ages from the Grapeville community and surrounding areas enjoy this park year after year. Athletes from the county look forward to playing in the co-ed softball league every summer. Families, friends and groups of people gather and hold picnics and special events at this park. Small children, teens and adults enjoy the basketball court, the baseball field, the playground, and wholesome fun by spending time with loved ones at the park.
The Members of the Grapeville Softball League have had plans on expanding the use of the softball field after renovations were made. Some of the plans consisted of inviting little league, for the younger children, and starting a girls softball program for the community. These updates and plans were being made to ensure future generations could continue to enjoy a safe and dynamic recreational park.
However, plans of maintaining and growing this beautiful community park have come to a halt. Unbeknownst to the residents of the community, and the many people from surrounding areas that love and utilize this park, the land is in the process of being sold. The fire department really should take the thousands of people’s opinions and feelings into consideration that love and enjoy this park!
There will be a Supervisors meeting on Monday December 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm open to the public. We would like to present this petition to show the department how important this park is to so many people and stop the sale of this beautiful community park.
Please take the time to sign this petition and help us to keep The Grapeville Park alive and flourishing!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 21, 2019
December 21, 2019
One hundred people have now attached their names to this fight to save our field. It has been an exhausting road to reach this point but seeing this support keeps me going.
December 20, 2019
The emails I receive from families who have spent decades on that field are heavy to read but they remind me why I cannot walk away from this fight. Behind the scenes the silence from the department remains deafening even as we continue to push for a response. I am tired and the uncertainty is constant yet I am not stopping.
Reached 100 supporters
December 20, 2019
December 19, 2019
The days feel long and the uphill climb is exhausting but we are nearing the next target. If you have a moment please send our link to someone else so we can get this over the threshold before the next council review.
126 Comments
I'm getting old & can't play anymore, bit sportswise baseball was My favorite. With all of the drugs todsy, kids need more recreation. Selling the field to support alcohol is so wrong. From T-ball to Legion Ball, I have been supportive. Save the field for the kids.
The fire department should informed and requested input from the community and surrounding land owners. The fire department is funded by the township and community and had no right to do this without input.
I played softball here from tee ball all the way through high school when I joined the Hempfield High School Girls Team. This facility is a huge part of the community and is needed for generations to come.
My parents we members of the board years ago. Along with coach’s for teams that my brother and I didn’t play on. I remember setting fence posts, having carnival game days, tournaments, camp outs, summer camps and ball games up there all the time. Would be a great lose to the community if it was to be demolished
I have grown up playing on these fields as a child FOR Grapeville and watching my father play softball up there! I myself as an adult played softball up there as well! A lot of great memories, would be a-shame to take something away that people cherish and work so hard to keep!
My kids play softball every Sunday’s.. Keep the field...
The kids....
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The field is officially safe and the development plans have been scrapped for good. My energy is completely drained but I am relieved this fight is finally behind us. I will be keeping a close eye on the property to make sure it stays open for everyone.
January 22, 2020
Final supporters
The Grapeville Softball Field has been a stitch in the Grapeville community, and surrounding areas, for over 50 years. The land, and the field, were Sold to the Grapeville Volunteer Fire Department in 1961, after the passing of the former owner. The Grapeville Fireman’s Department was entrusted to maintain the field and the land so the community could continue to enjoy the park throughout the years.
Over the past 5 years, the President of the nonprofit Grapeville Co-Ed Softball League has poured his time and energy into making this field the ball-park it is today. Through fundraisers and donations, the league was able to collect enough money to make updates to the park so more adults and children could enjoy this area. With the help of many hard-working people, local churches and local businesses, the community came together to work on updating the park. Renovations included the picnic tables, concession stand, dugouts, fences, the ball-field itself and many other areas of the park. They also maintained the land by cutting the grass, cutting down falling trees and ensuring the park was a safe and clean place for everyone.
Many people of all ages from the Grapeville community and surrounding areas enjoy this park year after year. Athletes from the county look forward to playing in the co-ed softball league every summer. Families, friends and groups of people gather and hold picnics and special events at this park. Small children, teens and adults enjoy the basketball court, the baseball field, the playground, and wholesome fun by spending time with loved ones at the park.
The Members of the Grapeville Softball League have had plans on expanding the use of the softball field after renovations were made. Some of the plans consisted of inviting little league, for the younger children, and starting a girls softball program for the community. These updates and plans were being made to ensure future generations could continue to enjoy a safe and dynamic recreational park.
However, plans of maintaining and growing this beautiful community park have come to a halt. Unbeknownst to the residents of the community, and the many people from surrounding areas that love and utilize this park, the land is in the process of being sold. The fire department really should take the thousands of people’s opinions and feelings into consideration that love and enjoy this park!
There will be a Supervisors meeting on Monday December 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm open to the public. We would like to present this petition to show the department how important this park is to so many people and stop the sale of this beautiful community park.
Please take the time to sign this petition and help us to keep The Grapeville Park alive and flourishing!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 21, 2019
December 21, 2019
One hundred people have now attached their names to this fight to save our field. It has been an exhausting road to reach this point but seeing this support keeps me going.
December 20, 2019
The emails I receive from families who have spent decades on that field are heavy to read but they remind me why I cannot walk away from this fight. Behind the scenes the silence from the department remains deafening even as we continue to push for a response. I am tired and the uncertainty is constant yet I am not stopping.
Reached 100 supporters
December 20, 2019
December 19, 2019
The days feel long and the uphill climb is exhausting but we are nearing the next target. If you have a moment please send our link to someone else so we can get this over the threshold before the next council review.
126 Comments
The ballfield needs to stay in the hands of the people of Grapeville and should not be one persons decision to make. It was sold to the town over 50 years ago , if you allow the sale of the ballfield then you open the door for them to sale other landmarks so before you allow that to happen. Save the ballfield
I'm getting old & can't play anymore, bit sportswise baseball was My favorite. With all of the drugs todsy, kids need more recreation. Selling the field to support alcohol is so wrong. From T-ball to Legion Ball, I have been supportive. Save the field for the kids.
The fire department should informed and requested input from the community and surrounding land owners. The fire department is funded by the township and community and had no right to do this without input.
I played softball here from tee ball all the way through high school when I joined the Hempfield High School Girls Team. This facility is a huge part of the community and is needed for generations to come.
My parents we members of the board years ago. Along with coach’s for teams that my brother and I didn’t play on. I remember setting fence posts, having carnival game days, tournaments, camp outs, summer camps and ball games up there all the time. Would be a great lose to the community if it was to be demolished
I have grown up playing on these fields as a child FOR Grapeville and watching my father play softball up there! I myself as an adult played softball up there as well! A lot of great memories, would be a-shame to take something away that people cherish and work so hard to keep!
My kids play softball every Sunday’s.. Keep the field...
The kids....
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The ballfield needs to stay in the hands of the people of Grapeville and should not be one persons decision to make. It was sold to the town over 50 years ago , if you allow the sale of the ballfield then you open the door for them to sale other landmarks so before you allow that to happen. Save the ballfield