New Softball Field Planned For Western Springs Park

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – A new multi-use softball field is planned for the northwest corner of Spring Rock Park in Western Springs.

This is among several improvements slated for the park that the Western Springs Little League is presenting to the village. The local park district has authorized the league to apply for the zoning.

Now, the 42-acre Spring Rock Park has three baseball fields, two softball fields, three soccer fields, one basketball court, seven tennis courts and eight pickleball courts.

The park district is not proposing any new parking for Spring Rock. According to a village memo, the park has nearly 300 parking spots nearby, and the village has not received any complaints recently about the situation.

In a letter, the league explained the reason for the added field.

"Over the past several years, our softball participation has steadily increased, reflecting the strength of our league structure, the dedication of our volunteer coaches and administrators, the quality of our facilities, and the support of the Western Springs community and Park District," Tom Olk, the league's president, said in the letter. "Due to this growth, we are now facing a shortage of field space."