The Port City Pirates Baseball Association and the Friends of St. Peter’s Baseball Field secured a $148,000 grant from the Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams program.

Restoring a Community Landmark

This funding kicks off Phase One of the St. Peter’s Ballfield Project. The initiative restores the historic and decommissioned ballfield located in the heart of the Old North End. The Friends of St. Peter’s and the City of Saint John are partnering to rebuild this community space. The completed field provides new recreational opportunities for youth, families, and neighborhood residents.

Community Celebration

Residents celebrated the announcement during a watch party at the Market Square Atrium on Sunday, June 7. A large crowd of fans gathered to watch the SportsNet Blue Jays Central broadcast and cheer on the project. The network broadcasted clips from the Saint John event on June 8.

Provincial Winners

The City extended congratulations to other New Brunswick grant recipients. These include École Sainte Anne in Sainte Anne de Madawaska and the Salisbury Petitcodiac Minor Baseball Association.

You can read the full announcement on the City of Saint John website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the St. Peter’s Ballfield Project?

It is a community initiative to restore a historic and decommissioned baseball field in Saint John’s Old North End.

How much funding did the Port City Pirates receive?

The organization received $148,000 from the Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams program to support Phase One of the revitalization project.

Who else in New Brunswick won a Field of Dreams grant?

École Sainte Anne and the Salisbury Petitcodiac Minor Baseball Association also received funding through the program.