We are here to help. Our mission is to re-vitalize and restore fields for kids to play on.
Over the years it has become very apparent that youth baseball fields in the city and county have deteriorated due to lack of staff and/or funds to upkeep them.
06/16/2026
What an evening! Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation was a huge part of the first two fields and they are stepping up again for Hillside Park. They hosted a huge group of 50+ kids to their testing facility at the Millcreek Mall while they got to eat pizza and ice cream! Grand Slam is an understatement. Thank you!
Big WINNER of the $650 in Gordon’s Meats and a freezer to put it in is, Cathy Bollheimer!! Thank you to everyone who took part in this!
06/08/2026
Only one week left to pickup your raffle ticket! One for $10 or three for $20! Available at Gordon’s Butcher & Market.
06/06/2026
A new donor stepping up in the late innings! Chemtech Oil Field Chemicals with a huge $1000 Homerun donation! Thank you!!
06/05/2026
Brand new NEVCO electronics for the scoreboard have been installed and it’s back up and running! Here’s the new scoreboard mock-up in memory of Jack Tufts courtesy of Leader Graphics. Well….what do you think??
06/05/2026
GRAND SLAM, $5000 donation! Dark Water does some amazing things! Thank you April and Mark!
Dark Water Properties LLC recognizes and appreciates the sacrifices made every day by our nation's active-duty military personnel and veterans. Our "Fear Nothing" motto reflects the belief that no challenge is too great to overcome, no adversary too strong, and that a single individual can make a meaningful difference. Freedom is not free. It often requires tremendous dedication, courage, and, at times, the ultimate sacrifice. Dark Water Properties LLC is proud to support the men and women of our armed forces as they return home and continue serving their communities.
Mark and April Patrizia understand the importance of service and sacrifice and want our military members and veterans to know they have our respect, gratitude, and support. While Dark Water Properties LLC is not a charitable organization, it serves as an expression of appreciation and a vehicle for making a positive impact in communities both locally and across the nation. We believe that even the smallest beginnings can create lasting change and that meaningful contributions, no matter their size, can have a profound long-term impact on the lives of others.
06/04/2026
These fields aren’t just for baseball and softball and that’s the purpose. Today JSW gym class crushed some kickball on the field!
Tournaments unfortunately got cancelled due to unplayable conditions elsewhere. Luckily, Built Better Fields held the water and wanted to be played on. Thanks to hard working moms and dads…all three active fields saw action today, enjoyed sunshine, and sang the Star Spangled Banner with some competition and friendship.
05/23/2026
A great example of an out of town business with a location near the ball field bringing the hardware to get it done! Valu Home Center comes through in the clutch with a $500, Double donation!
05/16/2026
Make sure you stop at Gordon's Butcher & Market and pick up your Build Better Fields swag! 100% of the proceeds go to the fields.