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Fireman's Park Field Renovation

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The first phase of renovation at Fireman’s Park included several updates that offer more recreational opportunities to the community. The most significant change is that the previously existing baseball infield was replaced with pickleball courts and cornhole boards.

The Department communicated with organizations that have used the existing ball fields to ensure that they have places to play during and after the park renovation.

The addition of outdoor pickleball courts will give those who enjoy pickleball a place to play year-round when the indoor courts are unavailable during the summer and the additional ball fields will provide more space for Department sports programming and rentals. The ribbon cutting ceremony for four pickleball courts and four cornhole boards will be held June 26 at 4 p.m.

The first phase of modifications to Fireman’s Park per the Master Plan include eight total pickleball courts. The existing bleacher area and shade structure will remain in place until future phases.

Additional phases of modifications to Fireman’s Park may include:

  • Four additional pickleball courts (eight total)
  • Additional parking and road modifications along North Church Street
  • Turning the grass practice areas into permanent youth baseball/softball fields with dirt infields, backstops and outfield fencing
  • Conversion of the old tennis courts into additional parking
  • Central restroom/pavilion area with drinking fountain
  • Shade structures and seating areas around pickleball courts and ball fields
  • A new creative playground area with surrounding picnic areas
  • ADA accessible paved trails throughout the park
  • Planting of shade trees
  • Introduction of more passive areas with native planting areas to add butterfly pollinators. This will also provide a native buffer between the residents and the park
  • Conversion of the existing concessions and restrooms to be used for maintenance of the park

To view the conceptual plans, click here. Please note that these are subject to change and will be updated as the project progresses.

We are excited to continue to build upon and improve our existing parks to better serve the needs of our community. Outdoor pickleball courts are not offered anywhere else in Wentzville so we are thrilled to add them to our park amenities. The additional ball fields will provide further opportunities for us to generate revenue through field rentals and the native plantings will provide habitat for pollinators that play a vital role in our ecosystem.

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