WHAT
IS IT? Little
Cubs Field is a smaller version of Wrigley Field,
measuring 100 feet down the lines, 112 feet
to center, featuring 18,500 color-matched real brick, real ivy, and
a replica of the famous Wrigley Field sign.Over 30 features of Wrigley Field will be replicated.
WHERE WILL IT BE? The
corner of West Empire St. and South McKinley
Ave., located in Read Park in Freeport, Illinois.
Click
here for a map.
DO I HAVE TO PAY TO GET IN?
No, admission is always
free to Little Cubs Field. There is no fence around it. However, if you have a group that wants to have a party or gathering at LFC, you can reserve the field for $35.00 an hour. The field will not be rented for more than 2 consecutive hours (except for special events), so visit us anytime. Check the schedule before coming.
WHO BUILT IT? Volunteers (bricklayers, carpenters,
electricians, plumbers, laborers) from the area
donated countless hours to make LCF a reality. Materials and equipment were also donated.
WHAT WILL IT
BE USED FOR? T-ball, Little League (6-8
year old boys and girls), wiffleball leagues
and tourneys, kickball leagues and tourneys,
birthday parties, team parties, rentals to groups,
fundraisers, and as a tourist destination.Rentals will be just $35/hour starting March 15th, 2008. Click on Schedule/Reserve to reserve the field for your group.People of all ages will have fun at Little Cubs Field.
WHAT DO THE
CUBS SAY ABOUT THIS? The Chicago Cubs
have supported and encouraged the project from
the beginning, giving us a private tour of Wrigley
and a cutting of the ivy. The Cubs Caravan came to Freeport January 16th, 2008 to benefit Little cubs field. Ron Santo has been a big supporter of the project.
IS THIS A CHARITY?
Yes, Build Little Cubs Field is a non-profit
corporation, and is part of the Northwest Illinois Development Association (NIDA). We
have 501(c)(3) status. All
contributions are 100% tax-deductible.
WHEN IS IT OPEN? The first little league game is April 28th, 2008 and is open daily all summer after that. The Little Cubs Field Gift Shop hours will be posted soon.
Directions to Little cubs field—
From the east: Take I-90 to Rockford, Il, exit onto Rt. 20 west, 30 miles to rt 26 south into Freeport, Il. Proceed to the 4th stoplight, turn right(west) on Empire St. Little Cubs Field is 5 blocks on the right.
From the west: From Galena, Il. Follow rt. 20 west, turn south on Rt 26 into Freeport, Il. and follow same directions as above
From the south, enter Freeport on rt. 26, proceed past McDonalds , turn left on Empire St(toward Highland College) and Little Cubs field is 5 blocks on the right.
From the north—Enter Freeport on rt 26, go 4 stoplights, turn right on Empire st., go 5 blocks, lcf is on right side.
For information on other attractions, hotels, restaurants and events in Stephenson County, contact the Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-369-2955 or visit www.stephenson-county-il.org
How
Can I Help? Click
Here
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Freeport Area Economic
Development Foundation
27 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1350
info@littleCubsfield.com
