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Baseball Returns to Tweed with New Arkinstall Park Facilities

Baseball Returns to Tweed with New Arkinstall Park Facilities
By Robert Heyward
Baseball enthusiasts in the Tweed can rejoice as the sport makes its long-awaited return with the completion of new facilities at Arkinstall Park in Tweed Heads South. The state-of-the-art facilities include two baseball diamonds and training fields, offering the community the opportunity to enjoy baseball locally for the first time in years.
This exciting development was made possible through a $325,000 grant to the Northern Rivers Baseball Association from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (Round 5), with the project reaching completion in July 2024.
The Northern Rivers Baseball Association, which caters to players aged 4 to 15 through competitions such as T-ball, rookie ball, and little league, is thrilled about the new opportunities these facilities provide.
Tweed Shire Council Manager of Parks and Active Communities, Murray Smith, shared the enthusiasm:
“It’s a fantastic feeling to deliver something entirely new for the Tweed community. The Northern Rivers Baseball Association has worked tirelessly to make this facility a reality, and we are delighted to have partnered with them to bring baseball back to the Tweed,” Mr. Smith said.
Arkinstall Park continues to evolve as a hub for community sport, with additional projects underway to support the growing needs of local residents.
Soccer Field Lighting Upgrade
Soccer players at Arkinstall Park now benefit from cutting-edge, energy-efficient LED lighting. The upgrades included replacing halogen lights with LEDs on three fields, complemented by a new automated lighting control system.
The project was funded with $319,811 from the NSW Government’s Regional Sports Facility Fund, with Tweed Shire Council contributing $10,000.
These fields serve the Tweed United Football Club, which boasts over 500 members across junior, men’s, and women’s leagues. The energy-efficient lighting will deliver up to 40% in cost and energy savings, aligning with Council’s Sports Field Strategy and its broader commitment to reducing emissions and fostering sustainability.
New Operator for Arkinstall Park Regional Tennis Centre
Tennis and pickleball players will see fresh opportunities at the Arkinstall Park Regional Tennis Centre, now operated by Voyager—a leading racquet sports organisation with a track record in managing facilities across Sydney, Melbourne, and Singapore.
Voyager’s diverse programs cater to players of all ages and skill levels, with their operations beginning at the centre in December 2024.
Netball Amenities Building Enhances Facilities
Netballers at Arkinstall Park are also celebrating the completion of a new $825,000 amenities building, finished in November 2024, just in time for the 2025 season.
The project was funded through a combination of grants from the Stronger Country Communities Fund ($400,000), the Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Program ($225,000), and Tweed Shire Council ($200,000).
Investing in Active Recreation
The upgrades at Arkinstall Park underscore Tweed Shire Council’s dedication to providing top-tier sports facilities for the community. These projects are part of Council’s broader Tweed Shire Sport and Active Recreation Strategy, aimed at fostering active and sustainable lifestyles.
For more information on Council’s initiatives, visit here.
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