Summary
The city is investing $122,259 to replace fencing at Pemberton Ballfield, which drew praise from youth players and residents but also prompted council questions about general fund usage and tracking return on investment for park upgrades across all wards.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Apr 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
$122,259.00 allocated from general funds for Pemberton Ballfield fencing.
Youth baseball players and local residents who use Pemberton Ballfield.
Constituents in other wards noting a lack of comparable immediate investments in their neighborhood parks.
Mentions & discussions (9)
$900K of playground equipment sits in storage for city park project
YOUNGSTOWN – More than $900,000 worth of equipment for an all-inclusive playground project at Ipe Park is sitting in storage while the city coordinates the work. Clemate Franklin, the city’s parks and recreation director, said the equipment, which co...
City Council — April 1, 2026
The city is investing $122,259 to replace fencing at Pemberton Ballfield, which drew praise from youth players and residents but also prompted council questions about general fund usage and tracking return on investment for park upgrades across all wards.
Youngstown City Hall without proper heat for 4 days: Letter
Youngstown City Hall without proper heat for 4 days: Letter WKBN.com
City Council — January 21, 2026
The city approved funding for several vital projects, including upgrades to the Webb Road Pump Station, electrical equipment for the Webb Road sub-station, and signal enhancements at Market and Indianola.
Ribbon cut on another city park renovation in Youngstown
Ribbon cut on another city park renovation in Youngstown WKBN.com
Youngstown City Hall finally gets new fire escape
Youngstown City Hall finally gets new fire escape WKBN.com
Parks to receive $6M funding, residents upset about new basketball court
Parks to receive $6M funding, residents upset about new basketball court WKBN.com
Youngstown City Hall briefly evacuated for fire odor
Youngstown City Hall briefly evacuated for fire odor WKBN.com
Council approves budget for new safety campus, but under new conditions
Council approves budget for new safety campus, but under new conditions WKBN.com
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