 Pittsfield Commission Sees Plans for $15M Rebuild of Wahconah ParkThe new, half-cost design for Wahconah Park places the bathrooms and concessions in elevated, standalone buildings beside the grandstand.  Wahconah Park Grandstand Cost Halved to $15MThe price tag for Wahconah Park's new grandstand has been cut in half, and planners are looking at a "less is more" approach that is sustainable for the future.  Pittsfield Signs Negotiating Rights Agreement With Suns Baseball TeamThe Suns will call Wahconah Park home again.  Pittsfield ConCom OKs Wahconah Park Demo, Ice RinkThe property at 105 Wahconah St. has drawn attention for several years after the grandstand was deemed unsafe in 2022.  Ice Skating Rink Moved to Wahconah ParkThis will go before the Conservation Commission on Thursday, as the area staged for the ice rink is in a floodplain.  Wahconah Park Grandstand Staged for DemolitionAfter a quarter century of hosting baseball fans, demolition is planned for the Wahconah Park grandstand to make way for the ballpark's future.  Wahconah Park on List of Historical Society's Summer Walking ToursThe Berkshire County Historical Society this summer is offering people a chance to learn about Wahconah Park's past, see the ballpark's present condition and learn about plans for a future incarnation of the city landmark.  Wahconah Park Restoration Advancing With Support From Parks CommissionIn late June, the restoration committee unanimously voted to move from the schematic design to the design development phase that will deliver full architectural and engineering plans.  Wahconah Park Committee Moving Forward with $28M DesignThe panel has recommended a move from the schematic design to the design development phase for a $28.4 million rebuild of the grandstand and parking lot.  Letter to State Historical: Wahconah Grandstand Can't Be SavedThe letter outlines the current condition of the grandstand with structural deficiencies, hazardous materials, a lack of compliant accessibility features, and non-compliant restroom accommodations. Pittsfield Historical Commission Plans Wahconah Park Project SupportOne member of the Historical Commission expressed a wish to see more historical materials used on the exterior. |
