Municipal officials ask for public input into the concept being Dream Field.
The field is a regulation-size, accessible baseball diamond, proposed to be built right beside Fergie Jenkins Field on Tweedsmuir Avenue in Chatham.
The Dream Field is a proposal brought forward by a committee, including members of the Chatham Sports Hall of Fame and Chatham Minor Baseball Association. The field would be the first accessible baseball diamond in Chatham-Kent to meet the needs of the Challenger baseball program.
“We welcome the initiative taken by the committee and their commitment to fundraise,” said Ian Clark, manager of parks, recreation and cemeteries for Chatham-Kent. “The addition of a new accessible field would reduce barriers to participation in the sport while also increasing our field capacity for existing groups already competing for limited field time.”
The Municipality has been working with the committee on the concept since January 2024.
Council ultimately selected the Kiwanis Stadium soccer pitch, located between Fergie Jenkins Field and Chatham Memorial Arena, as the preferred location subject to further design work and public consultation.
The public is encouraged to share their comments by June 27 at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/dream-field
