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Reds Community Fund to contribute $850,000 for baseball field improvements in Cincinnati
Summary
Council established a capital project account for Walnut Hills Recreation improvements and council members thanked the Reds Community Fund for an $850,000 contribution to renovate multiple baseball fields, including a turf infield at Owls Nest.
Cincinnati City Council approved an emergency ordinance establishing a capital improvement project account for Walnut Hills Recreation improvements and acknowledged an $850,000 contribution from the Reds Community Fund to upgrade several baseball and T-ball fields across the city.
Council discussion named specific parks that will benefit from the fund: Bush Recreation Center, Ashland Recreation Center, Allison Alves Park, the Avondale T‑Ball Field and installation of a turf infield at Owl's Nest as part of the Walnut Hills Recreation Improvements project.
Council member Kramer Dean thanked the Reds Community Fund and Bill Borwinkel by name for the contribution. Council member Alvey and others said upgrades aim to create safe places for children and expand access to recreational activities.
The council referred the project account to the Capital Improvement Program (agenda item 27) and passed the emergency ordinance by unanimous roll call. The ordinance establishes the project account; the transcript did not include a detailed project timeline or final contractor selection on the council floor.
