A matching grant of $5,000 will go towards renovations of Hyde Park ball fields.

The City of St. Joseph Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department announced Thursday that it has been awarded a $5,000.00 grant from the Royals Charities Royalty Fields Program. The matching grant was awarded on behalf of the Glass Family and the Royals Charities Board of Directors. The money awarded to the Parks Department will be used in the renovation of Hyde fields.

The Royals Charities provides financial assistance for softball and baseball facilities improvements in the Midwest. The matching grants are specifically for local governments and non-profit organizations to help operate softball and baseball programs. The grants awarded are for projects that are primarily for the youth which include essential and non-essential field renovation components such as fencing, new sod, dugouts, lights, scoreboards, equipment, restrooms, and bleachers.