The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is partnering with communities across America to design and facilitate the creation of Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Youth Development Parks. These multipurpose, synthetic turf, low-maintenance facilities are designed to provide a cohesive recreational and educational experience for children, particularly in at-risk communities.
Many urban ball fields have experienced decades of abuse and neglect. Fields have become overrun with trash and are frequently used as a market place for various forms of criminal and delinquent activity. With your help, the new ballparks will be shared with youth-serving organizations and leagues providing a safe place for kids to play and learn. Upon completion of the project, the parks are gifted to the youth-serving partner so the children have access, ownership, and pride for their park. The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation will continue to have a presence at these fields and implement character education programming and clinics for youth.
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is currently in planning and park development stages in the following locations:
One field in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County
One field in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Multiple fields in partnership with the Y of Central Maryland, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Baltimore, Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Living Classrooms Foundation
One field in partnership with the City of Bridgeport and Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
One field in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collier County
Three field project in partnership with the City of Fredericksburg
One Ability Field, designed for children with special needs, in partnership with the Exceptional Community Baseball League
One field in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania
One field in partnership with SpringSpirit Baseball
One outdoor basketball facility in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis and The Young for Youth Foundation
One Ability Field, designed for children with special needs, in partnership with The Miracle League of Northampton
One field in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Richmond
One field in partnership with the City of Springfield Department of Parks & Recreation
Please contact Chuck Brady, Vice President, at cbrady@ripkenfoundation.org or (804) 423-6432 to learn more about these exciting projects!
