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Brinkman Baseball Field

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Baseball Field Renovations To Begin After Graduation

Officials are pushing for the field to be ready in time for the 2014 season after renovations that include an artificial turf infield.

Renovations of the Brinkman baseball field are on track to begin after graduation, with the goal of getting the field ready in time for the 2014 season. The Greendale School Board on Monday approved a construction manager contract with CG Schmidt, which came in with a low bid of $27,500. CG Schmidt also managed the 2007 high school renovation project. Plans will be submitted to the village this week for board approval in June, Director of Building and Grounds Brian Koffarnus said. "Our engineering process is moving along," he said. Plans call for a turf infield and natural grass outfield, a new outfield fence and an orientation in the east-to-northeastern direction. The renovations were made possible thanks to the Reiman Foundation's …

Patroon

5:26 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I stand corrected and trust that all is well in the Greendale School District. They can win with me and do all the time. I am anonymous because I don't want the attention or thanks of others. I believe the truth comes out in the end and in fact, truth sets us all free most of all the kids who are counting on everyone in the Greendale School District to make sure their education is the best it can…   more ›

Friday, February 1, 2013

Baseball Field Renovation Plans Moving Forward

Greendale is beginning the design phase of planned renovations to the Brinkman Baseball Field.

Greendale school officials are entering the design phase of renovations to the Brinkman baseball field. The village and school district worked out issues related to relocating a water main, put in when the village was founded in 1938, that lies underneath the field, Director of Building and Grounds Brian Koffarnus said. That allows designing to begin, though issues with storm water and sanitary sewer still need to be resolved, he told the school board last week. The field will be unusable for the 2013 season. The baseball team is not playing any home games and will practice at the community center, Koffarnus said. The team will return to Brinkman Field in the 2014 season. By then, the stadium will have a turf infield and natural grass …

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Joanne Guendel

2:55 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013

Donations for the new field and the baseball program can be made through the Home Run Club website through efunds, or by mailing directly to the Home Run Club. This is the link to the website membership page. Thank you for your support. Also, please watch for details about the Greendale Panthers Baseball On-Deck Benefit which will be held Saturday, May 11th at Root River Lanes in Franklin. http…   more ›

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