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Residents and preservationists urge council to save Jay Littleton Ballpark; concerns raised about Scout House and Grove Plaza

Ontario City Council · February 17, 2026
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Multiple residents, heritage advocates and youth organizations urged the Ontario City Council to preserve Jay Littleton Ballpark and the adjacent Rotary Scout House, criticized limited community outreach on redevelopment plans, and requested a comprehensive staff presentation before any decision.

Dozens of residents and community stakeholders urged the City Council to preserve Jay Littleton Ballpark and to avoid replacing the historic wooden field with a splash pad or a privately run facility that could restrict access.

Ken Braithwaite, representing Little League District 23, described the burned grandstand’s local and film-related history and urged the city to rebuild the ballpark as a community and revenue asset. “A rebuilt Jay Littleton can host more than baseball,” Braithwaite said, noting…

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