ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Parents are stepping up to bring big changes to the baseball fields at Village Park in Ellicottville, and the effort is already gaining momentum.

Sam Nelson and Bryan VanBuren, both parents of Little League players, presented a detailed improvement plan to the Town Board last month. Their goal? To turn the often-flooded, outdated fields into a safe and playable space that Ellicottville families can be proud of.

“We want to add dugouts, improve field conditions, upgrade our grandstand and really make it a place where our kids can enjoy baseball and play the entire season,” said Nelson. “We wanted to start with benches that were secure and functional. It’s about building something they’re proud to come and play on.”

The conditions of the current field have mad

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