Play ball! New baseball diamond opens in Woodbine Park in partnership with Kingston Thunder Baseball and Jays Care Foundation.
Mayor Bryan Paterson joined members of City Council, representatives from the City of Kingston’s Public Works, Special Events, Recreation and Leisure Services departments, Jays Care Foundation, Kingston Thunder Baseball, TD Bank and Taggart Construction for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration.
“This project demonstrates the impact that strong community partnerships can have on local recreation opportunities,” said Amy Elgersma, Director of Recreation and Leisure Services for the City of Kingston. “The improvements to this diamond will benefit young athletes and help support the continued growth of baseball in Kingston for years to come.”
The project was made possible through a significant investment in local baseball infrastructure. In 2023, Kingston Thunder Baseball was awarded $65,000 in funding from Jays Care Foundation through the Field Of Dreams, made possible by TD Funding Program, to support major upgrades to the diamond. Improvements included new fencing, a backstop, player benches, land leveling and new sod, transforming the field into a safer and more welcoming space for athletes and families. A special thank you to Taggart Construction, whose support in the form of volunteer hours, financial contribution and donated services helped build the diamond.
The Junior Baseball Field is located at Woodbine Park, 1184 Woodbine Rd., Kingston.
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
