Brandy Park - Projects & Progress

The Brandy Park Project is moving from planning into implementation. Lakeland Youth Softball is working with the Brandy Park Commission to improve the existing facilities for the 2027 season while continuing to plan for the long-term growth of the complex.

This page will be updated as projects move from planning to construction and completion.

Field Improvements

Improve the two existing fields, address safety hazards, improve grading and turf conditions, and convert the existing large field to approximately 275 feet.

Status: Planning / Early Improvements

Target: Spring 2027

Irrigation

Evaluate the existing well and irrigation system, determine what can be reused, and develop a reliable watering plan for the fields.

Status: Evaluation Needed

Target: Fall 2026–Spring 2027

Permanent Concession Stand

Develop and construct a permanent concession facility near the existing pavilion and restrooms, with water, electrical service, refrigeration, storage, and service windows.

Status: Concept & Cost Planning

Target: Operational for the 2027 Season

Field Equipment & Storage

Identify and acquire the equipment needed to properly maintain the fields, including drags, chalking and lining equipment, field supplies, and secure storage.

Status: Needs & Costing Underway

Target: Spring 2027

Near-term work will focus on preparing the existing facilities for 2027, developing the concession project, evaluating irrigation and utilities, identifying project costs, and beginning fundraising and sponsorship outreach.

Longer-term projects include a third 200-foot field, batting and pitching cages, a dedicated maintenance building, and additional tournament and spectator improvements.

October 13, 2026 | LYS Brandy Park Committee

The committee shifted from broad planning toward fundraising and implementation. Members began developing outreach to LYS families, local businesses, and community organizations, including mailed donation requests, online giving through the LYS website, donor tracking, and future sponsorship opportunities. The group also continued planning the concession stand, identified field-maintenance equipment and storage needs, discussed professional evaluation of the existing irrigation system, and began organizing project needs and costs so improvements can be prioritized and funded. 

October 6, 2026 | Brandy Park Commission

LYS presented its initial working proposal for the future of Brandy Park to the Commission. The proposal outlined near-term field and facility improvements, a goal of having playable fields and permanent concessions for the 2027 season, and a longer-term vision that includes additional training facilities and a possible third field. The proposal was presented as a starting point rather than a finished plan, allowing the Commission time to review it and provide feedback before the plan is refined further.

September 22, 2026 | LYS Brandy Park Committee

LYS reestablished a focused Brandy Park planning effort and began developing a more complete long-term vision for the facility. The committee identified immediate priorities for the existing fields, concessions, irrigation, dugouts, field equipment, and storage, along with longer-term goals including a third field and batting and pitching facilities. The group also identified a number of questions for the Brandy Park Commission related to approvals, funding, maintenance responsibilities, sponsorships, and future facility use.