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Baseball Fields : 1/5/2010
I do agree that more baseball fields are needed for practicing and playing on. Unfortunately, I don't believe that any teams were locked out from using the fields at anytime. I know that the Little League as well as Pony League each have to go before the Denison Parks and Recreation board to reserve the fields at Waterloo Park and Munson Park. This has to be done every year in December and September. The reservations for September are if the specific league is going to have a fall ball league or is trying to do some field maintenance do to the wear and tear that occurs on the fields during the spring season. The Little League has approximately 350+ kids that play baseball which equals out to 26 teams in the Spring season. They only have the 2 Waterloo fields to utilize for games which are also used for practicing along with one field at Munson Park (this field is only available to the league a few days a week since it is also shared with the Pony League teams). Games are played EVERYDAY of the week except Sundays. As you can imagine there is alot of wear and tear that goes on. The Little League maintains the Waterloo Baseball fields year round and is PROUD to do this for its youth. The fields this past fall were used by several fall ball teams that participated in the Sherman Fall program since Denison did not have one. These teams were not denied access to these fields - in fact they were allowed to use the fields throughout the fall season. I know this because my son played on one team and a friend of mine as son who played on another team. Both of the teams practiced on these fields. Some teams practiced when it rained and caused big ruts on the field and did not offer to help repair the damages that they caused. Over the past 4-5 years the Denison Little League has made vast improvements to the facility. They have built a new concession stand with a press box and meeting room above it. The bathrooms were just recently remodeled this past season. The fields have never looked better. Let me remind you that the Denison Little League is a non profit organization and solely relies on grants and donations in order to keep this program going for our youth. Yes there is a registration fee for those that can afford to pay this amount but the League also provides a scholarship fund for its youth that can't afford it. There were approximately 35+ kids that played baseball on scholarship this year alone. I know this because I researched it along with every other statement that I have made. I am proud of what these volunteers have accomplished and what they have created for our youth here in Denison. They put in countless hours that takes away time from their families but do it for our youth with no complaints.

Grateful Citizen and Parent

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Baseball fields needed : 12/30/2009
Man, That would be awesome, That park is old and dirty and the concession stand served molded hot dog buns to my daughter. Nice time for a change. I hope some new fields are built. Denison needs to upgrade for the future. This is why it's never good for a city to have one League to play. The part about kids being lock out is obsurd. Whoever is doing this to kids should be ashamed.. Going to Sherman..

Parent

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Baseball Fields : 12/27/2009
I agree with you that Denison needs practice fields for the youth of the town. It is unfortunate that the Denison LL has locked kids out of the opportunity to practice at Waterloo. I have heard of a developer who has the land to build a four field complex around Loy Lake and 75 area. That would be great if it happens. The new hospital is going to generate buiding all along the 75 cooridor. Great location for more fields..Dixie League would be nice.. I hope it happens, My kids will sign-up for sure..

Denison Dan

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Baseball fields needed : 12/22/2009

First Of all, Dirt is easier to Replace than kids!!
How about funding some areas for baseball practice fields or upgrades to old fields. for the youth of the city. The Denison Little League has locked all teams out from practicing at Waterloo Baseball Fields except a Select team With the blessing of the Denison Little League Board of Backstabbers and the the City of Denison, A team Not affiliated with The city or the little League. They won't admit it but it's true. Everyone else has been locked out!. We need practice fields, Not a playground at the pool. Kids are leaving Denison to play in Sherman, Pottsboro, ElseWhere. Keep ignoring this issue and there won't be enough kids to have a League. Build some fields!!! or open Waterloo Baseball Fields for open practices for everyone.. Not a Select Few.
Concerned Parent

Concerned Parent / Taxpayer

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