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As part of the ongoing implementation of the Outdoor Sportsfield Strategy (2012), the City of Waterloo upgraded Waterloo Park ball diamonds 3 and 4. The upgrades were completed in Summer 2024. The goal of the upgrades was to maximize the capacity of the existing diamonds and better meet the needs of the people using them.

In total, as part of the implementation of the Outdoor Sportsfield Strategy, the City upgraded five ball diamonds in Waterloo.


As part of the ongoing implementation of the Outdoor Sportsfield Strategy (2012), the City of Waterloo upgraded Waterloo Park ball diamonds 3 and 4. The upgrades were completed in Summer 2024. The goal of the upgrades was to maximize the capacity of the existing diamonds and better meet the needs of the people using them.

In total, as part of the implementation of the Outdoor Sportsfield Strategy, the City upgraded five ball diamonds in Waterloo.


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  • Share I don't see on the map any space for spectator seating/ bleachers, only tree plantings. are they under the trees? Also, please be sure the plantings along the ring road are thick enough to prevent bicycles from travelling behind home plate on Diamond Three. Currently, the trail behind home plate of diamond 3 is used as a full-speed short cut for bikes travelling from/to the ring road to the Laurel Trail. Several times I have nearly been hit by a bike whizing by as I walk off the home plate area, not something one is used to looking out for while playing baseball. Thanks! on Facebook Share I don't see on the map any space for spectator seating/ bleachers, only tree plantings. are they under the trees? Also, please be sure the plantings along the ring road are thick enough to prevent bicycles from travelling behind home plate on Diamond Three. Currently, the trail behind home plate of diamond 3 is used as a full-speed short cut for bikes travelling from/to the ring road to the Laurel Trail. Several times I have nearly been hit by a bike whizing by as I walk off the home plate area, not something one is used to looking out for while playing baseball. Thanks! on Twitter Share I don't see on the map any space for spectator seating/ bleachers, only tree plantings. are they under the trees? Also, please be sure the plantings along the ring road are thick enough to prevent bicycles from travelling behind home plate on Diamond Three. Currently, the trail behind home plate of diamond 3 is used as a full-speed short cut for bikes travelling from/to the ring road to the Laurel Trail. Several times I have nearly been hit by a bike whizing by as I walk off the home plate area, not something one is used to looking out for while playing baseball. Thanks! on Linkedin Email I don't see on the map any space for spectator seating/ bleachers, only tree plantings. are they under the trees? Also, please be sure the plantings along the ring road are thick enough to prevent bicycles from travelling behind home plate on Diamond Three. Currently, the trail behind home plate of diamond 3 is used as a full-speed short cut for bikes travelling from/to the ring road to the Laurel Trail. Several times I have nearly been hit by a bike whizing by as I walk off the home plate area, not something one is used to looking out for while playing baseball. Thanks! link

    I don't see on the map any space for spectator seating/ bleachers, only tree plantings. are they under the trees? Also, please be sure the plantings along the ring road are thick enough to prevent bicycles from travelling behind home plate on Diamond Three. Currently, the trail behind home plate of diamond 3 is used as a full-speed short cut for bikes travelling from/to the ring road to the Laurel Trail. Several times I have nearly been hit by a bike whizing by as I walk off the home plate area, not something one is used to looking out for while playing baseball. Thanks!

    Toolman asked about 3 years ago

    Hello there, and thank you for the question. At this point, the seating area location has not been determined. We will look to include aluminum bleachers for each diamond. In terms of the pathway, you raise a great concern. The path will be re-oriented slightly as part of the project and we will try to improve the safety of the path for all users while doing so. Thanks again.

    Shelly

  • Share This is great news - those diamonds could use a makeover. WIll there be considerations for other adhoc groups that gather? These fields are used frequently by various groups (I don't believe they were necessarily part of a league or official group, just pick up). Sometimes even used for pick up games while other groups (paying users) were practicing. And certainly were used when they were too wet to be on (for example all fields were closed for Waterloo Minor Baseball, but there were still plenty of pick up games going on.... causing damage to wet fields). I'm not sure how to control this, but just saying that the wear and tear on these fields is far beyond the paid user groups. I understand construction is set for 2022. Will this allow for use of those fields during the spring/summer of 2022? The idea Mike provided about the natural sloped viewing area is a really good one. on Facebook Share This is great news - those diamonds could use a makeover. WIll there be considerations for other adhoc groups that gather? These fields are used frequently by various groups (I don't believe they were necessarily part of a league or official group, just pick up). Sometimes even used for pick up games while other groups (paying users) were practicing. And certainly were used when they were too wet to be on (for example all fields were closed for Waterloo Minor Baseball, but there were still plenty of pick up games going on.... causing damage to wet fields). I'm not sure how to control this, but just saying that the wear and tear on these fields is far beyond the paid user groups. I understand construction is set for 2022. Will this allow for use of those fields during the spring/summer of 2022? The idea Mike provided about the natural sloped viewing area is a really good one. on Twitter Share This is great news - those diamonds could use a makeover. WIll there be considerations for other adhoc groups that gather? These fields are used frequently by various groups (I don't believe they were necessarily part of a league or official group, just pick up). Sometimes even used for pick up games while other groups (paying users) were practicing. And certainly were used when they were too wet to be on (for example all fields were closed for Waterloo Minor Baseball, but there were still plenty of pick up games going on.... causing damage to wet fields). I'm not sure how to control this, but just saying that the wear and tear on these fields is far beyond the paid user groups. I understand construction is set for 2022. Will this allow for use of those fields during the spring/summer of 2022? The idea Mike provided about the natural sloped viewing area is a really good one. on Linkedin Email This is great news - those diamonds could use a makeover. WIll there be considerations for other adhoc groups that gather? These fields are used frequently by various groups (I don't believe they were necessarily part of a league or official group, just pick up). Sometimes even used for pick up games while other groups (paying users) were practicing. And certainly were used when they were too wet to be on (for example all fields were closed for Waterloo Minor Baseball, but there were still plenty of pick up games going on.... causing damage to wet fields). I'm not sure how to control this, but just saying that the wear and tear on these fields is far beyond the paid user groups. I understand construction is set for 2022. Will this allow for use of those fields during the spring/summer of 2022? The idea Mike provided about the natural sloped viewing area is a really good one. link

    This is great news - those diamonds could use a makeover. WIll there be considerations for other adhoc groups that gather? These fields are used frequently by various groups (I don't believe they were necessarily part of a league or official group, just pick up). Sometimes even used for pick up games while other groups (paying users) were practicing. And certainly were used when they were too wet to be on (for example all fields were closed for Waterloo Minor Baseball, but there were still plenty of pick up games going on.... causing damage to wet fields). I'm not sure how to control this, but just saying that the wear and tear on these fields is far beyond the paid user groups. I understand construction is set for 2022. Will this allow for use of those fields during the spring/summer of 2022? The idea Mike provided about the natural sloped viewing area is a really good one.

    KellyC asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for the question; we are excited for the makeover as well! With the new design, there will be fencing in place around the entire diamond. This will allow our maintenance team to control entry to the fields when conditions are unsuitable. The design also includes new drainage for the fields which will allow the fields to recover quicker following a rain event. The construction for this project is expected to take up the entire 2022 season. Our goal is to have both fields ready for users for spring 2023. Thanks again!

    Shelly

  • Share Hi. these are the diamonds my son will be using playing for tier 1 Waterloo...as a parent at the diamond there a lot has anyone considered a naturalized tiered seating (instead of buying bleachers) along the Waterloo Tennis sideline (which will be the new 3rd baseline)...it is a slopped hill already and is the perfect vantage point...you could hire earthscape or a company like that to build into the hill tiered seating or levels for all our lawn chairs...has this idea been discussed?? thanks for your help! Mike on Facebook Share Hi. these are the diamonds my son will be using playing for tier 1 Waterloo...as a parent at the diamond there a lot has anyone considered a naturalized tiered seating (instead of buying bleachers) along the Waterloo Tennis sideline (which will be the new 3rd baseline)...it is a slopped hill already and is the perfect vantage point...you could hire earthscape or a company like that to build into the hill tiered seating or levels for all our lawn chairs...has this idea been discussed?? thanks for your help! Mike on Twitter Share Hi. these are the diamonds my son will be using playing for tier 1 Waterloo...as a parent at the diamond there a lot has anyone considered a naturalized tiered seating (instead of buying bleachers) along the Waterloo Tennis sideline (which will be the new 3rd baseline)...it is a slopped hill already and is the perfect vantage point...you could hire earthscape or a company like that to build into the hill tiered seating or levels for all our lawn chairs...has this idea been discussed?? thanks for your help! Mike on Linkedin Email Hi. these are the diamonds my son will be using playing for tier 1 Waterloo...as a parent at the diamond there a lot has anyone considered a naturalized tiered seating (instead of buying bleachers) along the Waterloo Tennis sideline (which will be the new 3rd baseline)...it is a slopped hill already and is the perfect vantage point...you could hire earthscape or a company like that to build into the hill tiered seating or levels for all our lawn chairs...has this idea been discussed?? thanks for your help! Mike link

    Hi. these are the diamonds my son will be using playing for tier 1 Waterloo...as a parent at the diamond there a lot has anyone considered a naturalized tiered seating (instead of buying bleachers) along the Waterloo Tennis sideline (which will be the new 3rd baseline)...it is a slopped hill already and is the perfect vantage point...you could hire earthscape or a company like that to build into the hill tiered seating or levels for all our lawn chairs...has this idea been discussed?? thanks for your help! Mike

    M Bast asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you Mike, for bringing this idea to our attention. At this time our budget does not support further spending for such seating. As funding is allocated in the future to projects in the park we will consider this idea. Thanks again! 

    Shelly

  • Share Hi, Will the naturalized areas be planted with native plants? In addition, will native evergreens be planted? Thanks on Facebook Share Hi, Will the naturalized areas be planted with native plants? In addition, will native evergreens be planted? Thanks on Twitter Share Hi, Will the naturalized areas be planted with native plants? In addition, will native evergreens be planted? Thanks on Linkedin Email Hi, Will the naturalized areas be planted with native plants? In addition, will native evergreens be planted? Thanks link

    Hi, Will the naturalized areas be planted with native plants? In addition, will native evergreens be planted? Thanks

    KBK Design Strategies asked about 3 years ago

    Hi there, thanks for submitting this question! At this point in the project, the planting plan has not been formalized. This will occur in the final design phase. When selecting plants, we will consider native plants that fit well with the space and use them as much as possible. 

    Thanks again!

    Shelly

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