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The Town of Halton Hills is seeking public input to a proposed name change to the ball diamond at the Georgetown Fairgrounds. Per Council Resolution 2023-0062, in response to a resident request, Council approved in principle that diamond #1 (baseball) located at Georgetown Fairgrounds Park be re-named “Kevin Burke Field” in honour of Kevin “Duke” Burke a local resident who has made significant contributions to the development of baseball in Halton Hills.
Kevin Burke was the founder and first head coach of the Georgetown Eagles (now Halton Hills Minor Baseball Eagles) and shared his love of baseball by teaching, training and coaching players, as well as fundraising. He was also responsible for the installation of the first lights at the Fairgrounds Diamond #1.
The Town’s Park Naming Policy CL-2012-001 allows residents, Council, or staff to request naming of parks or park elements to reflect significant local persons in place of the standard park name. Typically, parks are named after the street on which they are located and park elements are numbered for identification.
Following the public notice period, a formal Council report will be considered for final approval.
The Town of Halton Hills is seeking public input to a proposed name change to the ball diamond at the Georgetown Fairgrounds. Per Council Resolution 2023-0062, in response to a resident request, Council approved in principle that diamond #1 (baseball) located at Georgetown Fairgrounds Park be re-named “Kevin Burke Field” in honour of Kevin “Duke” Burke a local resident who has made significant contributions to the development of baseball in Halton Hills.
Kevin Burke was the founder and first head coach of the Georgetown Eagles (now Halton Hills Minor Baseball Eagles) and shared his love of baseball by teaching, training and coaching players, as well as fundraising. He was also responsible for the installation of the first lights at the Fairgrounds Diamond #1.
The Town’s Park Naming Policy CL-2012-001 allows residents, Council, or staff to request naming of parks or park elements to reflect significant local persons in place of the standard park name. Typically, parks are named after the street on which they are located and park elements are numbered for identification.
Following the public notice period, a formal Council report will be considered for final approval.
