About the Fund

 

“The Carson Park Renovation Committee’s first goal is $375,000 required for the City to start construction.  The ‘Fill the Seats Campaign’ needs only $38,000 to reach that goal, or 75 seats! The campaign continues to seek donors, and you can donate here. Visit Eau Claire is in support of this Project for our out-of-town guests. The City sees the Carson Park Stadium as an important part of our community’s history and, especially during its sesquicentennial year, is looking for ways to proceed.  The hope is that we can reach our goal and get work started soon.”

The Carson Park Baseball Stadium Renovation Project is a partnership between the City of Eau Claire, the users of the stadium, and YOU, the many supporters of baseball in the Chippewa Valley. The estimated cost of these improvements is $3.5 million, with the city covering half of the costs. The balance, ($1.75 million), will be provided by the users, area businesses, and individuals like YOU!

Whether you're a former player who enjoyed playing in the same stadium as the legendary Henry Aaron, or simply a fan who's followed your favorite player or team over the years, we encourage you to consider contributing to this Project.

Fill the Seats!

Let’s ‘Fill the Seats’ at Carson Park! 

With a donation of $500 or more, you will get a personalized seat at the stadium!

This stadium seat will be there for all to see where hundreds of games are played each year!
Personalize it with your name, name of a loved one, or name of your current or future slugger.
Your $500 gift today makes you part of the team as we build on a great tradition.

Naming Rights for the stadium seats are for 10 years, Maximum of 10 seats! Donors will be contacted at a later date for naming details.

For other naming opportunities: Contact Mark Faanes at mfaanes@gmail.com

SCHEDULE A TOUR

 

MAKE A PLEDGE

 

FILL THE SEATS PLEDGE FORM

 

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Renovation plans include:

• • • • Replace the current aluminum bleachers on the 1^st and 3^rd base sides with a much safer and fan friendly permanent grandstand seating system
      • Add concession areas, apparel space, and year-round climate-controlled restrooms (eliminating the need for portable toilets)
      • Allow the park to better accommodate its visitors with disabilities

     

  

  Building the Future while Preserving the Past

  “As former Eau Claire residents from many years ago, I personally enjoyed watching the Eau Claire Braves and also playing there for Memorial High School and other local teams.  My wife, Nancy and I are pleased to be a part of the renovation of such an amazing and iconic landmark.”  - John Skoug

  Click below to learn more about the Stadium's history and efforts to renovate it.

  Multiple ways to donate!

  DONATE ONLINE- by clicking the button at the top of the page.

  MAIL A CHECK- please make checks payable and mail to:

  ECCF-Carson Park
  306 S. Barstow St. Suite 104
  Eau Claire, WI 54701

  Learn more

  For more information about the project, contact Mark Faanes at mfaanes@gmail.com. If you have questions regarding donations and pledges, contact the Eau Claire Community Foundation at info@eccfwi.org or call 715.552.3801.

  Important Notes

  All gifts to this Project are tax-deductible.

  Gifts to the Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) for the Carson Park Baseball Stadium renovation Fund may be used for planning, construction, and operation of the Project, or for other costs and expenses associated with the Project as determined and approved by the ECCF Board of Trustees. All gifts are irrevocable and become exclusive legal assets of ECCF. The ECCF Board reserves the right to modify any conditions or restrictions on the fund as required by Treasury Regulations applicable to community foundations if the Project is terminated or not completed as planned. The ECCF Board will use its best efforts to redirect any unused funds to support similar projects for Carson Park.