The opening celebration of Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park in Belle Glade, Fla, took place on Wednesday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m. The opening celebration was free and open to the public. Attendees enjoyed activities for the entire family including, kids’ games, bounce houses, food and drinks and much more.
The $3 million renovation of the existing football field at Glades Pioneer Park is the Orange Bowl’s fifth Legacy Gift to the South Florida community and first in Palm Beach County. Renovations include a synthetic turf field and maintenance, an electronic scoreboard, an entry monument, fencing, walkways and signage. The renovation of Glades Pioneer Park furthers the Orange Bowl’s commitment to inspire youth and engage and enhance the South Florida community.
“We’re very grateful the Orange Bowl Committee selected Palm Beach County and Glades Pioneer Park as the 2018 Orange Bowl Legacy Gift recipient,” said Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay. “The new Orange Bowl Field allows for greater recreation opportunities and enhances the sense of community for the Glades. We are so excited to be cutting this ribbon!”
With the completion of Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park in the city of Belle Glade, Orange Bowl Legacy Gift projects combined will have provided nearly $16 million worth of improvements toward the beautification of the South Florida community and recreational park activities for residents and their families.
“The Orange Bowl is honored to gift this incredible renovated football stadium and field to the city of Belle Glade and Palm Beach County,” said Palm Beach County native and President and Chair of the Orange Bowl Committee, Sean Pittman. “The city of Belle Glade and Palm Beach County have an illustrious history of great football and some of the most outstanding athletic talent has come from this great community. This state-of-the-art stadium and park renovation will provide this deserving area of South Florida a place where local youth and football legends alike can call home for years to come.”
Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park serves as the playing site for several teams from the Glades Youth Football League, which is a current member of the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (OBYFA) presented by Metro by T-Mobile. In addition, many current and former NFL players from the area have used the field to conduct youth football camps.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management, operates more than 110 parks and recreational facilities and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Visit www.pbcparks.com for more information.
About the Orange Bowl
The Orange Bowl is a 360-member, primarily-volunteer non-profit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl community outreach efforts are comprised of four pillars: youth sports, fundraising and community events, academic programs and scholarships, and legacy gifts.
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