By Jessica Boehm | The Republic
In front of about 30 little leaguers, their parents and coaches, Big League Dreams staff and supporters announced Monday that Gilbert had no reason to shut down their facility earlier this month.
The town unexpectedly closed the eight-field ballpark, citing dangerous safety issues with the grandstands. According to the town, the park will remain closed for 12-18 months to complete the $11.6 million repairs.
Big League Dreams Gilbert, which operates the town-owned facility, said it had no warning the park would shutter until the day the town announced it to the public. The company is a subsidiary of a California-based company that operates 11 similar parks across the country.
