Elings Park launched a “Swing for the Million” fundraiser after an anonymous philanthropist promised to donate $1 million toward upgrades to the Castagnola Softball Complex if the community can raise $200,000 by May 1, 2026.
Park officials hope the fundraiser will cover the entire $1.2 million cost for extensive renovations of the three softball fields, including a total rehaul of the playing surfaces and more efficient irrigation systems. The softball complex, which has been the home base for local youth and adult leagues for more than 40 years, has long been in need of an upgrade, according to representatives from the Elings Park Infrastructure Campaign (EPIC!).
“A way to move forward with these much-needed improvements has been in our sights for some time,” said Bruce Giffin, Elings Park board vice president and head of the EPIC! Initiative. “This amazing donation represents a once-in-a-generation, game-changing opportunity to elevate and maintain our fields at a level which will provide our players with a best-in-class experience for years to come.”…