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Atherton Little League asks committee for park Wi‑Fi and space for batting cage ahead of July tournament
Summary
Middle Atherton Little League told the Parks and Recreation Committee it wants internet access at Holbrook Palmer Park to livestream games and is exploring a permanent batting cage; the league will co‑host a District 52 postseason tournament there July 13–18.
My name is Ryan Braniff. I'm a Little League volunteer board member, and the minors division plays at Holbrook Palmer Park, the league told the Atherton Parks and Recreation Committee on May 7.
Braniff, who said Middle Atherton Little League is an affiliate of Little League International and serves players roughly ages 4–12, updated the committee on league operations and asked the town to consider two facility changes: park internet access to enable livestreaming and a permanent batting cage near Holbrook Palmer Park's left‑field line.
The league enrolls about 200–300 players annually and operates as a parent‑run nonprofit funded by registration, sponsorships and donations. Braniff said the league signed…
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