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Non-Tenant Baseball
In addition to a WCL, new baseball fields developed as part of the proposed complex could host
a number of amateur baseball events and activities. American Legion baseball could represent a
primary user of new baseball fields in Coeur d’Alene. There are currently three Legion baseball
teams in Coeur d’Alene. The teams utilize the City of Coeur d’Alene’s McEuen Field for the
majority of their games, while local high school facilities are used for practices. Local Legion
baseball representatives indicated that they would like to start a fourth team in the local area, but
they do not have enough fields available to schedule an additional team.
Each of the three Legion teams plays approximately 30 home games. In addition, Coeur d’Alene
hosts two annual tournaments featuring five games per day over the course of four days. The
tournaments consist of a mix of local and non-local teams, with several of the non-local teams
making overnight stays for the duration of the tournament. Legion baseball representatives
indicated that they use the vast majority of available hours at McEuen Field during the baseball
season, and would likely utilize a second field if one were available.
McEuen Field is the only City-owned, full-size baseball field. City representatives indicated that
Legion baseball activities account for the majority of the field’s use, with a limited number of
high school games also held at the Field. The land on which McEuen Field sits has been targeted
for potential redevelopment, but the City has indicated that the Field will not be removed unless
an equal or better facility is constructed. Based on existing and anticipated future demand, City
representatives indicated that two new fields should be considered if a new baseball complex is
developed.
Legion baseball and other potential youth and amateur baseball user groups generally have
relatively basic facility needs. Amenities such as bleacher seating, a scorers’ booth, concessions
stands, batting cages and changing rooms are preferred, and would make the proposed fields
more attractive for high school and amateur baseball tournaments.
Baseball Market Demand Conclusions
Based on the limited market demand analysis conducted for this study, it appears that demand
exists for additional full-sized baseball fields in Coeur d’Alene, particularly if McEuen Field is
redeveloped for non-baseball use. McEuen Field is heavily utilized by local Legion baseball
programs, who would potentially expand their programs if additional fields were available. In
addition, the proposed baseball complex would likely attract the Spokane RiverHawks as a
tenant franchise, providing 24 to 30 additional events.
Feasibility Analysis of a New Sports and Event Complex in Coeur d’Alene
Market Demand Analysis
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