Field Renovation Programs

On July 8, 2019, the Jim Thome All-Star Complex at Brookside Reservation was officially unveiled to the public. The complex featured a new, completely artificially-turfed field as well as new dugouts to be used by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District high school baseball teams, the City of Cleveland Recreation League, Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI teams and other youth baseball leagues. The project was fueled by donations from Major League Baseball, Hall of Famer and former Indians star Jim Thome, Cleveland Indians Charities, the City of Cleveland, Mayor Frank G. Jackson, the Cleveland Metroparks, The Motz Group, Lowe’s, Sports Specialties and BSN Sports. Doosan Bobcat also donated machinery to help complete the renovations.

The Indians’ 2019 All-Star Week festivities also featured the unveiling of a new field at Luke Easter Park. The renovations included installation of a new artificially-turfed field, dugouts and bleachers. In addition, a shock absorption pad from Brock was installed in the outfield to make the field a multi-sport space, suitable for soccer and football to be played in the outfield. The new field will be used by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District high school baseball & softball teams, City of Cleveland Recreation programs, Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI teams and other youth baseball & softball leagues. The project was fueled by donations from Major League Baseball, Cleveland Indians Charities, the City of Cleveland, Mayor Frank G. Jackson, The Motz Group, Lowe’s, Sports Specialties, BSN Sports, the Saint Luke’s Foundation and the Cleveland Foundation. Doosan Bobcat also donated machinery to help complete the renovations.

On May 18, 2017, we completely renovated the baseball field at Halloran Park on W. 117th street. The Motz Group regraded the field, and volunteers painted fencing poles, installed dugout benches and gave other areas a fresh coat of paint. Yan and Jenna Gomes sponsored this field project.

The 2016 Field for the Future project was held at Gunning Park on May 12. Yan and Jenna Gomes donated a concrete walkway, dugout benches and a concession stand. More than 50 front office staff members volunteered to complete paining and landscaping project to beautify the park.

On April 16, 2015, the Cleveland Indians renovated Luke Easter Park Field #3 in the Kinsman neighborhood on Cleveland's east side. The Motz Group regraded the field, and volunteer projects included painting, bleacher construction and more. According to the City of Cleveland, field usage improved tremendously after the renovation - a 367% increase in usage to be exact!