Hamden High School Athletic Fields to Get Facelift

Renovations to the Hamden High School athletic fields are under way and officials expect the work to be completed by Oct. 6.

Demolition of the football field and track has begun and reconstruction will continue throughout the summer into the early fall.

All areas in the rear of the high school, including the bleachers are off limits except to construction personnel and construction vehicles. Summer programs at the high school will continue as normal with access to the school primarily through the Northern (closest to Chili’s) side of the building.

“The Hamden High School fields are a great gathering place for education, sporting and community events,” Hamden Mayor Curt Balzano Leng said in a statement. “These fields are used year-round by students, young athletes and community members alike. These renovations result in better, safer conditions for all.”

The renovations will include new turf surfacing, new track surfacing, enhanced drainage, improved lighting and new scoreboard. The new field will have multiple sports activity uses.

“I’m very pleased to see this project go forward,” Legislative Council President James J. Pascarella said. “We will be looking to renovate the baseball field at the conclusion of this project in order to improve the entire outdoor athletic facilities at the high school.”

The town will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 1 at 9 a.m. at the football field to kick off the renovations.