The Ventura softball field at Lower Mills VFW Post Park will be closed until the end of June for playing field renovations. “DCR is committed to providing access to safe outdoor recreational opportunities for all,” said Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “These investments in our baseball and softball fields across Massachusetts will improve the safety, access, and overall experience for players and visitors to our permitted fields.”

While closed, the park will be undergoing $75,000 in renovations including enhancements made to the field, spectator seating, and dugouts. Field work will improve the outfield turf with aeration, fertilization, and the removal of tripping hazards. Additionally, the top layer of the infield will be removed. DCR will then install two inches of new infield mix to provide a higher quality of play and complete the project with new lines and bases.

Teams who typically play on Ventura have been relocated to nearby fields while the project is underway. 

In addition to the softball field, the park’s playground will be closed during working hours every Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. On days when construction is inactive, community members can utilize the playground at Post Park as usual. 

Fencing will be placed around the work area to ensure the safety of all parkgoers and the half-basketball court at Lower Mills will remain open.