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10 <br /> <br />Increased Capacity / Improved Conditions <br /> <br />The Orono area has a growing demand for quality athletic facilities for youth. Most of the youth sports <br />organizations depend on the Orono School District fields (and for soccer, Westonka School District) for <br />routine needs. But those fields are heavily used by the high school teams. And, construction of an indoor <br />athletic facility at the Orono Schools Campus will eliminate three fields currently used (and relied on) by <br />the youth soccer, lacrosse, and football associations. The City of Orono can currently offer only one field <br />suitable for youth sports, Hackberry Park. This park is currently used as a practice-only field by baseball <br />and football. <br />For soccer, lacrosse, and football, the expansion of Bederwood Park provides one to two additional fields <br />for these programs. For baseball, the installation of a batting cage and other park upgrades provides the <br />opportunity for additional age levels to use the baseball field. And, the addition of improved drainage will <br />allow for the baseball diamond to be used after experiencing wet conditions that would typically have <br />closed the field. <br />The pictures show the expansive open area to add two new fields. The baseball field and playground are <br />in very good condition. The facility needs an upgrade of spectator amenities and redesigned parking lot. <br /> <br /> <br />