Leander Ushers In Baseball Fields At Benbrook Ranch Park

LEANDER, TX -- Let’s play ball!

Leander city officials invite residents to the grand opening of the Benbrook Ranch Park baseball fields this coming Saturday. The opening is the culmination of a years-long plans to create the amenity in light growing youth baseball participation.

Leander City Council approved plans to create the baseball fields back in 2012 as part of a contract for park improvements design, the Austin American-Statesman reported at the time.

The fields will be ushered in grand fashion. Music, food and games will be part of the festivities, along with an inaugural “first pitch,” a rendition of the National Anthem and special guests, according to a city advisory.

Also on hand will be little league sponsors A sculpture to some of baseball’s most historic venues also will be unveiled, officials said.

City officials selected Austin-based landscape architecture firm Luck Design Team to design the four ball field at the park, awarding the company a $101,325 contract as the Statesman reported then. Once designed, the city spent more money to build the facilities from money in the parkland dedication fund, which bore some $600,000 at the time, the newspaper reported.

The grand opening celebration starts at 10 a.m. on Feb. 27 at the park located at 1100 Halsey Drive. Contact the Leander Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 528-9909 if need of further information.