03.15.23 Ribbon Cutting for New Turf at Frank White Jr. Sports Complex

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2023

 

New turf installation at Frank White, Jr. Sports Complex sets stage for ribbon cutting ceremony

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In an effort to build a better player experience, Jackson County Parks + Rec is excited to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of its synthetic turf installation project at the Frank White, Jr. Sports Complex. Community members, sports enthusiasts and the media are invited to join us on Saturday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. on Field 3 at the Frank White, Jr. Sports Complex, 3901 SW Longview Road.

The exciting improvement project, completed by locally owned Mid-America Sports, included removal of the existing aglime and the installation of new, blue synthetic turf on five infields. Players and visitors will also enjoy five newly installed LED wireless scoreboards. More than 2,000 games will be hosted this year at the park between adult softball leagues, adult softball tournaments, boys baseball tournaments and girls fastpitch softball tournaments.  

“We are on budget and, equally important, on time with this project as we get ready to kick-off the 2023 spring tournament season,” said Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. “As the namesake of this facility, I am extremely excited about upgrading the player experience to ensure fun and safe fields for athletes. I’d like to thank our Parks + Rec Department for their visionary leadership and Mid-America Sports for successfully executing this project that will maintain our standing as one of the best places to play in our area.”

The installation of synthetic turf completes a comprehensive capital improvement project at the park that began in 2016 when County Executive White assumed office. Since 2016, the following improvements have been made:

  • Installation of new dugouts and dugout benches (2016)
  • Fence updates, including added height to the back stops to accommodate boys baseball (2016)
  • Installation of shade structures over each set of bleachers (2016)
  • Installation of new batting tunnel (2016)
  • Installation of new concrete around each backstop, bleacher area and dugout (2016)
  • Installation of new bleachers (2018)
  • Installation of a new LED Musco lighting system (2022)
  • Installation of new LED wireless scoreboards (2023)
  • Installation of synthetic turf (2023)

What: New Turf Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

When: Saturday, March 25, 2023

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Where: Frank White, Jr. Sports Complex – Field #3
3901 SW Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

Located in beautiful Longview Lake Park in Lee's Summit, Missouri, the Frank White, Jr. Softball Complex is a state-of-the-art softball facility, featuring five lighted, fully irrigated fields. A full-service concession/observation pavilion, picnic tables and restroom facility are also on site.

In 1989, the Jackson County Legislature renamed the complex after County Executive White in recognition of outstanding baseball career with the Kansas City Royals and his contributions to the community. The Frank White, Jr. Sports Complex hosts adult softball leagues, girls’ softball and boys’ baseball tournaments.

Media can contact Jackson County Public Information Officer Marshanna Smith at (816) 881-1391 or msmith@jacksongov.org.

 

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