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Families and residents urge city help to rebuild fire‑destroyed Jay Lobton ballpark
Summary
Family members and longtime residents told the council the historic Jay Lobton ballpark burned to ashes and urged the city and Congressman Torres to assist with reconstruction and restoration; council members asked for time to review options and volunteer opportunities were offered.
Gary Littleton asked the council for help to rebuild the historic Jay Lobton ballpark, which he said was recently destroyed by fire. Littleton, speaking for his family, said the loss reduced the site to ashes and urged the city and federal representatives to assist in restoring the park to its former condition.
"We will rebuild this ballpark and get this legacy back to our community," Littleton said, referencing prior conversations in which Council members and Congressman Torres had expressed support for reconstruction.
Multiple speakers requested guidance and urged the city to include residents in planning reconstruction. Council member Prada later acknowledged the community’s concern, said staff would "turn over every rock and stone" to see what is possible regarding Littleton Field, and asked for time to research restoration options and legal constraints such as historic‑preservation limits.
What happens next: Council members asked staff to research options and report back. No specific timeline or funding commitment for reconstruction was presented at the Sept. 3 meeting.
