The Parks and Recreation Board approved the installation of fenced warm-up areas at the Wylie softball complex after a public hearing and a presentation by Marissa, president of Wylie Softball, and supporting staff.

Marissa told the board the league serves about 564 children on 57 teams and that parents and managers asked for safer warm-up areas because existing informal warm-up spaces allow balls to travel into walkways and fields. She said the association will fund the improvement and that construction of previously approved batting cages is already underway.

City staff described the work as installing fencing to enclose warm-up areas to contain balls and reduce the risk to children and park users. After the public hearing, the board made and seconded a motion to approve the warm-up-area additions; the motion carried by voice vote.

Marissa said the improvements will increase safety and support league growth and community use of the complex. Board members praised the league’s fundraising and community collaboration.

The motion authorizes the club-funded fencing improvements subject to city permitting and standard park improvement procedures.