Doc Oliver Field Completely Renovated in Time for Easter Baseball Tournament

Sacramento, California, April 6, 2001 - Beginning Monday, April 9, 2001, the 24th annual Land Park Easter Tournament begins at Land Park's Doc Oliver Field. Varsity ball players from 12 high schools from throughout the Sacramento area will compete for the coveted title.

Concurrently, the City of Sacramento is reopening Doc Oliver Field after more than four months of intensive rehabilitation and renovation by the Parks Maintenance section of the Department of Parks and Recreation.

"It's a great job that has been done on Doc Oliver Field for the benefit of baseball plays and spectators," said Councilmember Jimmie Yee. "The infield and outfield looks even more impressive than the Rivercats' park at Raley Field. Major work has been done on the backstop and spectator seating, too. Our Parks Maintenance staff has really done a super job!"

200 ball players are competing throughout the week for the coveted title. Among the many spectators will include several professional baseball scouts from the major leagues. "A tournament like this is a major league scout's dream come true. No doubt some of these ball players are destined for bigger and betters things in their future," said Councilmember Yee.

The Easter Tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 9th, with a brief ceremony at Doc Oliver Field, which is located Land Park Drive and 11th Avenue in the northwest section of the park.