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Little League Football secures field access; Elk Grove Tractor Pullers donate $500 to parks
Summary
Oak Grove youth football representatives said temporary field access and light use helped practices during October; the parks department indicated it would cover routine field maintenance costs. Separately, the Elk Grove Tractor Pullers announced a $500 donation to the parks department.
William McGinnis, commissioner of the Youth Football League, told the Oak Grove Park Board on Oct. 28 that roughly 200 children play in the league and that teams faced practice-space shortages this year due to construction and field availability.
McGinnis said he asked park staff to use Frick Park and later Webb Park Fields 1 and 2 with lights during October to accommodate playoff practices when darkness prevented earlier start times. He also requested $500 to buy seed to help restore fields.
Park staff responded that maintaining safe playing surfaces is the parks department’s responsibility and indicated the department would handle routine maintenance needs such as grass seed rather than passing the cost to the leagues. Board members and staff thanked coaches and volunteers for site upkeep and coordination.
Lee McAllister, president of the Elk Grove Tractor Pullers, announced a $500 donation from the tractor-pull organization to the parks department and described how past pull proceeds support local volunteer groups and park improvements. He and staff noted the group’s recurring volunteer support—ranging from parking assistance to post-event cleanup—has benefited park operations and special events.
No formal funding motion for the seed purchase was recorded in the transcript; staff indicated they would work with the coach and board on routine support and logistics.
