Butterfield Park Field #1 Upgrades (2024)

Butterfield Park field #1 is utilized for both collegiate and youth baseball, and therefore, must meet National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) standards. Over the past several years, the District, Elmhurst University, and Elmhurst Youth Baseball worked cooperatively to make improvements to the playing surface. Building on these upgrades, staff propose replacing what is understood to be the original backstop and perimeter fencing, which are over 30 years old and beyond their useful life. 

The backstop will be replaced with a more modern backstop netting system, which will better contain foul balls and improve field visibility for fans. The perimeter fence will be upgraded to black vinyl fencing to improve functionality and overall aesthetics. Staff also propose upgrading the warning track and dugouts to improve aesthetics and meet expectations of collegiate level athletes. The project also includes replacing the scoreboard due to its age and functionality.

This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Invigorated Parks
Tactic: Upgrade Butterfield Park baseball field #1