An official ground breaking ceremony with County Commissioner Mike Dean and representatives from Westside Park took place on Wednesday, November 14th. Commissioner Dean pledged $50,000 at Opening Day ceremonies earlier this year. As a result, the first phase of the project which will create a daylight playable field will be complete by the end of December. During the ceremony, Commissioner Dean also pledged a second $50,000 to help finish the project by funding a new press box complete with new handicapped accessible restrooms. Once opened, the Challenger Field will become home to Little League’s Challenger Division, a program designed specifically for mentally and physically challenged children ages 5 through 18.
On behalf of the Westside Athletic Association Board of Directors, Parents, Players and Alumni, we would all like to thank Commissioner Mike Dean and the Mobile County Commission for their generosity and hard work to help support this very worthy cause! Should anyone be interested in becoming more involved with the Challenger Program, please contact the park at 251-633-9853.
