Phase 1 - Completed:
Centennial Park Ball Fields-
Corner of W. 1st Street & Taft Avenue
Centennial Park was developed as a community park in the mid-1970’s.  Construction of the original baseball/softball complex was accomplished using volunteer labor and donations from the Loveland Baseball Association as well as the City of Loveland, and other community groups. The original five fields have served as host to thousands of Loveland’s youth over the years.
Map of Centennial Park (PDF)
Informational Handout (PDF)
The Centennial Park ball field renovation project includes improvements on Field #4 and Field #5, new backstops and dugouts on several fields, a new core building with concessions, and an elevated core area for improved spectator viewing, refurbished bleachers and new seating areas, turf and irrigation replacement, landscaping and fencing improvements, and a new entryway.
Design services were provided by EDAW, Inc. of Fort Collins with construction management/general contractor services provided by Sinnett Builders of Fort Collins.
The Centennial renovation project was completed and the Grand Opening happened on May 6th, 2005.
Please see some of the project photos and photos of the completed project here:
Centennial Ball Fields Renovation Project
Photo Gallery

Click on the images for larger PDF versions

Phase 3 - In Progress:
Fairgrounds Park
700 S. Railroad Avenue
&
Barnes Complex Ball Fields
405 South Cleveland Avenue

In 2006 the City purchased the additional land need to complete the 48.5 AC Fairgrounds Park project.  The City also annexed and completed the master planning of the old Larimer County Fairgrounds; preparing preliminary and final concept plans; construction documents and specifications for bidding by Heath Construction.  Heath will be completing the project as the construction manager and general contractor (CM/GC) for construction of the final phase of the Youth Sports Projects.
 
Specific components include:
~  4 new youth baseball/softball fields
~  2 restroom/concession buildings
~  Renovation of the barns as picnic & event pavilions
~  New community areas for markets and special events
~  New trails will be developed along the Big Thompson River
~  A river plaza will be completed to provide access to the waters edge
~  Skate park
~  Basketball court
~  Playgrounds, including a spray park & covered shade pavilion. 
~  Dog park
~  New river front promenade will be developed along the west side of the river. 

Project schedule:
Design - March 2006–May 2006
Construction - June 2006–October 2008

Project Manager – Janet Meisel-Burns, ASLA
970-962-2727.

Conceptual Master Plan
Final Rendering (Click for Full Size PDF):

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Groundbreaking:
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on 9-4-07.
Here is a photo of the occasion:

There is now a WebCam set up at the Fairgrounds Park project site!
Please visit the following link to view the progress as it is happening:
Fairgrounds Park WebCam