Goldsmith-Schiffman Field Turns into Everlasting Addition to City’s Recreational Properties

Published on September 5, 2014

Margaret Ann Goldsmith and her household are making it official and can formally donate the historic Goldsmith-Schiffman Field at 320 Beirne Avenue to the City of Huntsville subsequent week. The Huntsville City Council is predicted to approve the donation and settle for the deed on the September 11 council assembly.

The Goldsmith Schiffman household has generously allowed town to make use of the almost 2-acre property for recreation and academic functions since 1934. The Huntsville City School system used the sector for athletic video games till 2012, when the ability turned too small for the rising center and highschool applications. Last yr, the City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department obtained permission from the Goldsmith household to make use of the sector for leisure play, and the transfer has been well-received by individuals and neighbors residing within the Rison-Dallas Mill space. This everlasting donation to the City will guarantee the sector’s public use for years to come back.

“There are nearly 80 years of warm memories on this field for thousands of Huntsville residents,” mentioned Mayor Tommy Battle. “Thanks to Margaret Ann and the generosity of her family, this treasured field will bring many more years of enjoyment to our community.”

Parks & Recreation Director Greg Patterson says Goldsmith-Schiffman Field is the proper measurement and scale for leisure leagues to play lacrosse, soccer and soccer. There are quite a few grownup groups, too, that can have the ability to play kickball and different sports activities.

“We are excited and honored that this field will continue its life as a recreational outlet for our citizens,” mentioned Patterson. “There are so many teams and leagues looking for places to practice and families looking for places to play, this will be an enormous asset.”

Patterson says the City will funds for future enhancements to the amenities on the property, together with restroom upgrades.

While the City intends for the sector to stay as a leisure outlet, the donation will legally allow the City of Huntsville to promote the property sooner or later with the stipulation that proceeds from the sale go to the Goldsmith Wildlife Sanctuary.