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Council debate continues over Jack Buck Field fencing and proposed dog-park use; staff to seek Parks Commission plan

5723573 · August 12, 2025
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Councilors and residents debated removing persistent baseball fencing at Jack Buck Field, which the council voted years earlier to relocate; staff said dismantling the fence is feasible and recommended Parks Commission evaluate options, with council asking for a definitive plan by year-end.

Members of the University City Council on Aug. 11 discussed longstanding questions about fencing and future uses at Jack Buck Field, which council previously approved relocating to Miller Park after 2022 flooding. Several council members and residents said the baseball fencing should be removed so the area can be repurposed for dog-park amenities, soccer or…

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