Former Shorebirds Lighting to get Second Life at WinterPlace Park
Lighting that was formerly used at Shorebirds Stadium is going to be repurposed and installed across Route 50 at WinterPlace Park. This will create the first lighted athletic field on the east side of Wicomico County and expand the park’s capabilities to allow for evening practices, games, tournaments and community events. Officials at Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism tell the Talk of Delmarva the lights should be installed in coming weeks.
Additional information from Wicomico County:
The project represents another investment in the County’s park system and demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality recreational opportunities while making responsible use of existing public assets. Rather than retiring the stadium lighting, the County identified an opportunity to relocate the fixtures to WinterPlace Park, where they will continue serving the community for years to come.
The addition of field lighting will dramatically expand the park’s capabilities by allowing for evening practices, games, tournaments, and community events. It will also increase scheduling flexibility for youth leagues and recreational organizations while providing families on the eastern side of the county with greater access to quality athletic facilities closer to home.
“This is a tremendous win for our community,” said Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano. “Every child deserves access to safe, high-quality places to play, regardless of where they live in our county. By repurposing these lights from Shorebirds Stadium, we are making a smart investment that stretches taxpayer dollars while creating new opportunities for youth sports, families, and community events. WinterPlace Park has always been a valuable community asset, and these improvements will make it an even greater destination for generations to come.”
The project reflects Wicomico County’s continued focus on improving recreational infrastructure throughout the county while ensuring residents in every region have access to modern parks and athletic facilities. The new lighting will extend field availability well beyond daylight hours, allowing local organizations to host additional programming and reducing scheduling conflicts during busy athletic seasons.
The County extends its appreciation to everyone involved in making this project possible and looks forward to seeing WinterPlace Park become an even more active gathering place for youth athletics and community recreation.