Westfield forms new sports commission
Mayor Andy Cook said the commission is a natural progression of the city’s sports tourism industry, which has been built around Grand Park Sports Campus.
Grand Park Sports Campus
Westfield not planning to sell Grand Park Sports Campus
The 400-acre sports campus could still get a new operator or manager once a review committee recommends a company to the Westfield Redevelopment Commission and city council.
Developer planning 77 townhouses near Westfield’s Grand Park
The townhouses would be constructed on about seven acres of land at Grand Park Village and would hew to the community’s Cape Cod-style architecture.
Westfield names bidders for Grand Park Sports Campus
The city of Westfield announced that seven proposals are under consideration from bidders interested in acquiring Grand Park Sports Campus or operating it through a public-private partnership.
Appraisals set minimum price for Grand Park Sports Campus at $85M
The city of Westfield on Monday released the results of two appraisals that will be used when it considers a deal with companies interested in owning or operating Grand Park Sports Campus.
Westfield extends deadline for Grand Park proposals by 2 weeks
Companies interested in buying or operating Grand Park Sports Campus will now have until Aug. 8 to submit proposals.
Westfield extends deadline for Grand Park proposals
The city announced Tuesday that is has extended the deadline from June 22 until July 25 because appraisers asked for additional time to perform their work at the 400-acre sports campus.
Owner of fieldhouse in Grand Park nears resolution with developer of $42M youth sports park in Auburn
Grand Park Fieldhouse’s lawsuit alleges its former president of operations used confidential information from his time in Westfield in his new role as a principal with the developer of a planned sports park in northeast Indiana.
Indy Eleven among 18 businesses interested in owning or operating Grand Park
Also among the potential bidders was Ripken Baseball LLC, which operates youth baseball facilities throughout the United States, including the well-known Ripken Experience complex in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Westfield seeking buyer or new manager for Grand Park Sports Campus
The Westfield Redevelopment Commission issued a request for proposals Thursday, seeking “proposals from qualified respondents interested in purchasing the sports campus … or in entering a public-private agreement to operate Grand Park.”
Westfield names new director for Grand Park Sports Campus
Matt Trnian has worked in various management positions at Grand Park Sports Campus since its opening in 2014.
Grand Park identifies first startup teammates for development hub
The city of Westfield and Grand Park announced a framework last month to let commercial and institutional organizations use the 400-acre athletic facility as a research lab and product-testing ground.
Westfield, Grand Park launch sports tourism R&D hub
The Grand Park Research & Development Hub will use the 400-acre youth sports campus as a testing ground for new technologies, services and research projects related to facilities and activities in the sports tourism industry.
Heated discussion of Westfield’s contracts with Bullpen cut short by approval
The Westfield Redevelopment Commission voted 3-2 Monday to retroactively approve what previously had been an informal agreement with the company that manages the ball diamonds at Grand Park Sports Campus.
State Board of Accounts finds noncompliance in Westfield’s Bullpen contracts
A state-level review of Westfield’s 2018 finances found city officials failed to comply with state laws and guidelines when they entered into an informal agreement with Bullpen Tournaments.
How Grand Park salvaged the pandemic-riddled 2020 baseball season
William Knox has been in the sports industry for more than two decades, but nothing he’s experienced was comparable to the challenges he faced this year as director of the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.
Westfield council hears forensic investigators’ plan for reviewing city finances
Consultants from three different firms on Tuesday conducted a special presentation for the Westfield City Council about their investigation into the city’s finances and operations.
Westfield City Council OKs broader look into Grand Park’s finances
Two resolutions approved Monday by the Westfield City Council call for a more thorough probe of Grand Park’s finances after a council member alleged one of the park’s contractors had diverted $470,000 away from the city.
Westfield mayor orders financial review of all city practices, accounts
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Westfield City Council’s attempt at more Grand Park oversight stymied by mayoral veto
Mayor Andy Cook passively vetoed a Westfield City Council-approved resolution Thursday by not signing the measure, meaning proposed additional oversight of Grand Park’s contracts will not take effect unless the resolution is approved a second time by the council.