During Fall 2010, The Friends of Schuylkill River Park, along
with our partners the Department of Parks and Recreation and
Markward Advisory Council, is coordinating a large-scale and
much needed renovation to Markward Field. The first phase includes
installation of an irrigation system, adding organic matter,
tilling and re-grading the field, and installing sod. Temporary
fencing has been put up to keep the community safe from
construction work as well as to ensure that the more than $55,000
investment in this phase has a chance to become established prior
to the spring playing season. The temporary fencing will be removed
and field use will resume in approximately late April or May 2011.
Until then, please help us ensure the success of this project by
keeping clear of the field area. Patience will result in a better
final product.
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| Sattelite Photo Before | Satellite Photo After |
While phase one is fully funded, we are exploring additional
improvements to include in a second phase for which we have not
yet raised funds. We are also developing a long-term care plan to
keep the field in top condition, which is partially funded by an
annual commitment from The Philadelphia School as well as a
donation from Taney Baseball.
This capital phase of this project has been made possible by
$20,000 contributions from each of the following...
- At&t Foundation
- State Senator Larry Farnese via the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
...and other substantial contributions from:
- Friends of Schuylkill River Park
- CSX Railroad
- Markward Advisory Council
- Dolfinger- McMahon Foundation
The maintenance phase of this project will be made possible by
contributions from:
- The Philadelphia School
- Taney Baseball
- Friends of Schuylkill River Park
- Markward Advisory Council
We extend special appreciation to all those who have supported this project.