{"id":295105,"date":"2025-08-18T08:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=295105"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:47:00","slug":"gould-family-field-officially-opens-with-ribbon-cutting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=295105","title":{"rendered":"Gould Family Field Officially Opens with Ribbon Cutting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gould-Field-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gould-Field-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295106\" width=\"415\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gould-Field-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg 600w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gould-Field-Ribbon-Cutting-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gould-Field-Ribbon-Cutting-282x175.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jamestown (Chamber) &#8211; <strong>Gould Family Field<\/strong> is officially open, ushering in a new era for Jamestown baseball. The state-of-the-art field was celebrated with a ribbon cutting alongside the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Jamestown Parks and Recreation District, and Jamestown Youth Baseball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening of Gould Family Field marks the completion of <strong>phase one in a $4 million, multi-year renovation project<\/strong> at the Al Boelke Baseball Complex. The transformation includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Two brand-new fields with turf infields<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Renovated concessions and restroom facilities<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Paved walkways and patios<\/strong> for accessibility<\/li><li><strong>Expanded parking<\/strong> to accommodate growing crowds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>primary home for Babe Ruth-level play<\/strong>, Gould Family Field is set to host tournaments and events that bring teams from across North Dakota and beyond, making Jamestown a regional baseball destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project was made possible through strong community support, including a <strong>$911,100 grant from the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department<\/strong> and contributions from local donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While phase one is complete, the vision for the complex is far from finished. Fundraising is ongoing for <strong>phases two and three<\/strong>, which will bring additional fields, batting cages, and other player and fan amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to Jamestown Parks and Recreation and Jamestown Youth Baseball on the opening of <strong>Gould Family Field<\/strong>\u2014a facility that will serve athletes, families, and visitors for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jamestown (Chamber) &#8211; Gould Family Field is officially open, ushering in a new era for Jamestown baseball. The state-of-the-art field was celebrated with a ribbon cutting alongside the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Jamestown Parks and Recreation District, and Jamestown Youth Baseball. 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