Baseball field renovations to take place at Hyde Park

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department is set to begin renovation plans for field six at Hyde Park.

GameTime Athletics was the only company to bid on the project and was eventually awarded the contract.

Renovations will include a new outfield fence and backstop. The infield and outfield will both be redone, with new sod being added to the outfield, as well as an upgraded irrigation system.

The home dugout, away dugout and bleachers will also be updated.

The project is aimed at supporting local athletic programs, extending the usable life of this important facility, as well as improving user experience and safety.  

"We want to improve the quality of the field conditions that the kids have to play on. There's always safety involved. But more than anything, it's just the quality of the facility itself is what we're really needing to upgrade," said Jeff Atkins, the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department director.

Atkins said renovations are expected to be completed before baseball season in the Spring of 2026.