KANSAS CITY -- As the movers and shakers involved with the $14 million Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy project put on hard hats and grabbed silver shovels for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning, the sun broke through the clouds at Parade Park.
The sunshine seemed symbolic, because the overriding theme of the day was about the bright outlook for Kansas City youth who will have the opportunity to participate in the Academy. The project is targeted for a Phase I completion in November. Phase I will include three baseball fields, one softball field, a walking trail with views of the baseball and softball diamonds, relocated basketball courts, relocated and renovated tennis courts and a relocated playground near the community center.