Town of Wise Nears Completion of New T-Ball/Coach Pitch Field and Playground at Sports Complex

Town of Wise Nears Completion of New T-Ball/Coach Pitch Field and Playground at Sports Complex

Wise, VA – September 15, 2025 – The Town of Wise is excited to announce that construction is nearly complete on a brand-new T-Ball/Coach Pitch field at the Town of Wise Sports Complex.  Alongside this new T-Ball Field, public works personnel will install a new playground, further enhancing recreational opportunities for families in the community.  Public works superintendent, Adrian Dale, and two of his public works crew, Jason Craiger and Bret McGraw, have been instrumental in the design and construction of the new access road, additional parking, T-Ball field with fencing.  Volunteers, led by Mayor Caynor Smith, will put the finishing touches on the new field with the hopes that children will be playing on it next season.  

With completion of this new field, the Town of Wise Sports Complex will feature a total of seven fields dedicated to baseball and softball, making the sports complex a premier destination for youth sports in the region.  The addition of the playground provides a welcoming space for children and families to enjoy, ensuring the complex continues to serve as a hub for both athletics and community gatherings.  

Pictured below are Town Manager, Laura Robers and Town of Wise Sports Complex Director, Doug Bates, who have played key roles in supporting and guiding this project.  "The Town of Wise is proud to continue investing in facilities that promote healthy activity, teamwork, and community spirit," said Town Manager Laura Roberts.  "This new field and playground will give our youth more opportunities to play and grow while also offering families a great place to come together."