Making A Difference
Building a Better Park, Together – with New Baden Park Boosters
Since our founding in 2020, the Park Boosters have raised over $750,000 in non-taxpayer funds, delivering real improvements to our park—all without ever asking the Village for financial support. From field upgrades and new restrooms to tournaments, family events, and the soon-to-be-completed playground, our mission is entirely community driven.
Current Projects
The Village Playground
New Baden Park Boosters is working to create a welcoming, all-inclusive playground that reflects the heart of our community—one where children of all abilities can play, learn, and grow together. Our current playground is aging and inaccessible to many, and we believe every child deserves a space to play freely. This new playground will feature interactive elements for various developmental needs, quiet spaces for sensory regulation, and equipment designed for children and caregivers of all abilities.
Explore the Playground
Sponsors
Click here to view our amazing playground sponsors!
Future Projects
Concession Stand
Our park is in desperate need of a new concession stand that can better serve visitors and generate vital revenue for future projects and improvements. A modern, more efficient facility will enhance the experience for families while supporting the growth of our community programs.
Our next big initiative? A new concession stand closer to the heart of the baseball/softball fields, funded entirely by sponsors and fundraising.
Would you consider supporting us again as a 2025 Sponsor? All sponsorships are 100% tax deductible!
Sponsor form and full details are available here!
Past Projects
Bathroom improvements
We refreshed our park restrooms with new flooring and a fresh coat of paint to create a cleaner, more inviting space for all visitors.
playground
We were able to successfully fundraise for and install a new playground within our smaller area to replace outdated equipment.
New Scoreboard
New Soccer Goals
Thanks to our gracious donors, we were able to acquire and install a new scoreboard on field 2.
New Soccer Goals
Ball Diamond Upgrades
New Soccer Goals
New Baden Park Boosters was able to purchase new soccer goals for our youth soccer program.
Ball Diamond Upgrades
Ball Diamond Upgrades
Ball Diamond Upgrades
Our members donated their time to install mats in the batter's box. This saves time during tournaments and reduces wear and tear on the batter's boxes.
Batting Cage
Ball Diamond Upgrades
Ball Diamond Upgrades
We were able to purchase and install a batting cage near the legion field.
All Completed Projects
Baseball & Softball Improvements
- Installed new field number signs on backstops.
- Added turf and L-screen to the batting cage in the center of the park.
- Installed new playing surfaces on five baseball/softball fields.
- Renovated and rejuvenated Legion Field, adding JV High School Baseball to New Baden.
- Installed outfield fences on four fields.
- Placed outfield fence distance signs on Legion Field.
- Purchased tarps for Legion Field’s home plate and pitching mound.
- Reshaped Field 2 with new sod.
- Installed new helmet racks and wind screens on Field 2.
- Created a new practice Field 5.
- Purchased a commercial paint sprayer to enhance field markings.
- Annually purchase and install Turface for Legion, Field 1, Field 2, Field 3, and Field 4.
Soccer & Multi-Sport Enhancements
- Purchased soccer corner flags and new goals for eight fields.
- Installed a new hose to water Field 2 and the new practice field.
- Installed new turf batting boxes and pitching mats on all fields.
- Purchased new basketball rims, partnering with a Boy Scout Eagle project to upgrade the basketball court.
Park & Facility Upgrades
- Revitalized the concession stand by purchasing equipment from the American Legion.
- Formed a Gardening Committee to lead annual park clean-up events.
- Upgraded the gazebo and added a Veteran’s Memorial plaque.
- Renovated the South Bathroom with new exterior doors, concrete and block work, plus new stools, sinks, dividers, and an epoxy floor.
- Repainted the exteriors of the North and South bathrooms.
- Upgraded the Park Welcome Sign at the North entrance.
- Purchased and installed a new batting cage on Legion Field.
- Purchased a leaf blower, rakes, bases, base plugs, and additional concession equipment.
- Partner with Grassmaster’s for annual grass treatment services across all playing fields.
PLAYGROUND EXPANSION
- Formed a Playground Committee focused on park expansion.
- Installed the first new playground in 2024.
- Scheduled installation of an all-inclusive playground in Spring 2025.