Upgrade the Baseball/Softball Facilities of Kingston

Long over due Kingston is way behind most cities and has ignored this for way too long

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Sad to hear that ball diamonds are still not safe for those using them. I broke my leg sliding into home plate 45 years ago due to a base that was not properly installed. Shame on us, Kingston!

I grew up playing ball on these fields, and they were in need of repair then, so they DESPERATELY need it now!! Our youth deserve to know that the city they represent is concerned enough for their safety to make a change. Now is your chance, Kingston!

I am the coach of Queen's Fastpitch, and we are the host of the OIWFA championships this year. We have opted to host out of Napanee, as the diamond conditions are not acceptable in Kingston to host a major tournament. We also don't get help with diamond conditions or setup. I 110% support this cause!

Finally! There's a reason why I don't play in Kingston baseball/softball leagues and this is one of the major concerns along with cost. It is interesting to see that fields outside the city such as Odessa, Bath, Wilton or Inverary are better taken care of than Kingston ones.

The city needs to seriously look at these conditions and do something to support the kids and adults stay active in the community

thank you for your attention and concern.

Last night I almost had my head taken off because of the poor maintenance. A ground ball hits a rut and takes a 45 degree turn, no reason for that to happen. Is the City of Kingston waiting for someone to be seriously injured? For those who praise the Invista Centre, look at the condition of the glass around the rinks compared to the older Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee. One gets regular maintenance and one doesn't.

Please fix the parks so they are at least where they should be.

we are way behind with our upgrading of sport venues it is a shame that we cannot host sporting events in baseball and softball.

Was involved with baseball for numerous years. I thought the diamonds were bad years ago. Obviously nothing has changed. Not quite sure why it has to be so difficult when clearly the funding is there.

This is your opportunity Kingston to hit a home run !!

Kingston you can do better than this .

pls clean up the baseball diamonds , get them up to standards ty

Please keep our kids safe and help save the love of baseball Kingston!!!

These fields need upkeep to keep them safe for everyone

the fields are a disgrace

I was involved with the Kingston Ponies and the Kingston Senior Men's Baseball League for a number of years . In the KSMBL the home team had to rake home plate and the pitcher's mound after every game or they were deducted points in the standings , they also had to put the tarps on both areas if there was any indication of rain . The Ponies used to bring their own riding lawnmower to mow the grass before most of their home games .

These diamonds are a safety hazard to the youth that play on them. The pitcher's hump (it isn't a mound) isn't regulation or safe to throw off of. Our kids deserve better for the amount they pay to play.