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Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex: Expanding Youth Sports in the Town of Cortlandville

Key Takeaways:

  • 4 turf surface fields accommodating baseball and softball
  • Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex serves the local youth sports, high school, and collegiate teams
  • Home to the Cortland Crush, a member of the MLB-endorsed New York Collegiate Baseball League.

The Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex is owned by the Town of Cortlandville and is operated by the town’s parks department in partnership with Prep Baseball Report Tournaments. It is part of a larger 100-acres that was acquired from a deal with Gutchess Lumber in a land swap agreement. The park opened the first two fields, playground in 2019. In March 2023, the grand opening of Phase II occurred, including two more turf surface fields that accommodate baseball and softball. The demand for more fields continues to grow as the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex serves the local youth sports, high school and collegiate teams, the Cortland Crush summer collegiate baseball team, and an ever-growing roster of Prep Baseball Report tournaments. 

Within the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex lies the esteemed home turf of the Cortland Crush, a proud member of the MLB-endorsed New York Collegiate Baseball League. Boasting state-of-the-art amenities, the complex features four meticulously maintained turf fields, thoughtfully designed dugouts, cutting-edge batting cages, and a dedicated batting tunnel. Illuminated by modern lighting fixtures and complemented by ample parking facilities, the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex provides an unparalleled environment for athletes and spectators.

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