Dred Scott fields receive upgrades
Groundbreaking for Dred Scott Park field renovations
Public-private partnership between City of Bloomington and Toro/Blast
Technical improvements to fields three and four
Impact of sports facilities on local youth development
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Notable Quotes (3)
Toro's involvement really starts with bringing together volunteers and funding and equipment and some of our know-how.
To have the Toro Foundation work with the city to make improvements here at Dred Scott Fields is just a fantastic opportunity.
Key things that we're working on are regrading in the fields for water management, reorientating the fields, and extending the fences.
People (3)
Unnamed RepresentativeRepresentativeDiscusses Toro's involvement in providing funding, equipment, and expertise for park renovations.
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Discusses Toro's involvement in providing funding, equipment, and expertise for park renovations.
“Toro's involvement really starts with bringing together volunteers and funding and equipment.”
Explaining the corporate contribution model.
Unnamed City OfficialCity OfficialHighlighting the collaboration between the city and private industry.
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Highlighting the collaboration between the city and private industry.
“This morning is just a great example of the partnership between the city of Bloomington and a fantastic Bloomington business.”
Commenting on the corporate-government partnership.
Unnamed Softball RepresentativeLeague MemberDiscusses the functional need for regrading, safety features, and reorienting fields.
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Discusses the functional need for regrading, safety features, and reorienting fields.
“Having such a nice facility allows us to host those tournaments and allows us to keep our costs down for all of our association members.”
Describing the economic benefits of park improvements.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Groundbreaking cleanup event at Dred Scott Park