This proposal intends to create a safe and usable field with minimal improvements--parking and player safety fencing.  While historically this small recreation area functioned as an informal baseball practice field, today’s recreation needs are trending toward multipurpose field uses and include lacrosse, ultimate, soccer and other programs that do not require a field diamond. With the addition of an updated movable backstop, informal baseball practice could continue at this location along with greatly expanded uses.  The small size of the parcel makes it ideal for youth play.  The field abuts Sunderland Road and requires safety fencing in order to protect all players from following a stray ball into vehicular traffic. An informal TRG (trap rock gravel) parking area would eliminate the need for families to cross Sunderland Road to reach the site and allow more and safer access.  The few parking spaces connected to the site primarily serve the building occupants and are away from the field on the south side of the school building.