Canton Sports Center To Undergo Major Renovations In 2024

CANTON, MI — A popular Canton sports facility known for hosting local softball/baseball leagues and national tournaments will undergo several significant renovations in early 2024, according to township officials.

The Canton Sports Center, located at 46555 W. Michigan Avenue, will be upgraded with a new state-of-the-art LED lighting system, which will improve on-field lighting and visibility across its 12 softball fields, officials said.

The new lighting system will also reduce energy consumption and enhance the overall experience for players and spectators, officials said.

This project, which is currently in progress, is scheduled to be completed in April 2024 by the opening day of the 2024 Spring Season, officials said.

The Canton Sports Center also plans to replace all the sidewalks leading to the 12 softball fields in October 2024, officials said.

A majority of the concrete sidewalks around the sports facility have already been replaced.

Kicker’s Bar & Grill - a full-service restaurant located in the facility - has already been upgraded with a new paint color scheme and booth cushion replacements, officials said.

"All of these projects will deliver superior improvements to our premier facility, which hosts over 2,500 league and tourney teams from April to October each year," Canton Park & Sports Supervisor Abe Vinitski said. "Every year, we draw local youth and senior participants along with national elite players to Canton as their destination for baseball, softball, cricket, lacrosse, and flag football. These dramatic improvements will help secure our ranking as one of the best Sports facilities in Michigan."

The Canton Sports Center, located at 46555 W. Michigan Avenue in Canton, MI, features a twelve-diamond lighted softball/baseball operation with state-of-the-art facilities, as well as Kicker’s Bar & Grill. The sports complex annually plays host to several national tournaments that produce a significant economic impact on the area; at times generating over $1 million in revenue for area businesses.