LBI Proposes Expansion of Schalk Field at Park Board Meeting

Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Nov. 5, 2025

Article Summary: Representatives from Litchfield Baseball Inc. (LBI) presented a proposal to the Park Board to expand Schalk Field by up to 40 feet to accommodate older players, with the organization offering to cover the costs.

Schalk Field Proposal Key Points:

• The Proposal: Chad Foss proposed expanding Schalk Field by 35 to 40 feet.

• Funding: LBI offered to secure permits, supply labor, and pay for all expansion costs.

• Reasoning: Foss stated that players have outgrown the current field dimensions.

• Logistics: The project would require moving the scoreboard back or raising it up.

The Litchfield Park District Board on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, heard a proposal to significantly alter the dimensions of Schalk Field.

Guest Chad Foss addressed the board to discuss proposed upgrades. According to Foss, the players have outgrown the current field configuration. He requested permission to expand the field by 35 to 40 feet.

Under the proposal presented by Foss, Litchfield Baseball Inc. (LBI) would take full financial and logistical responsibility for the project. Foss stated that LBI would obtain the necessary permits, supply the labor, and pay for the cost of the expansion.

The project would also necessitate changes to the existing scoreboard, which Foss noted would either need to be moved back or raised higher to accommodate the deeper outfield. The board discussed the proposal but did not take a formal vote on the matter during this meeting.