photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, on September 14, 2025, Ridgewood, NJ, lit up Veterans Field with dazzling new LED lights, marking the inaugural baseball and softball games under a state-of-the-art system. The Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association (RBSA) and Village officials celebrated this milestone, a $235,000 project that transforms Bergen County’s youth sports scene. With eco-friendly technology and reduced glare, these lights are a home run for athletes and the community. Here’s why this is Ridgewood’s biggest win of 2025!
Veterans Field Shines Bright: A New Era for Ridgewood Sports
The Village of Ridgewood and RBSA flipped the switch on September 14, 2025, for the first-ever night games at Veterans Field, thanks to a cutting-edge lighting upgrade. Village Manager Keith Kazmark hailed the project on Facebook: “Truly an investment that will benefit young athletes for decades!” The collaboration between Parks & Recreation, Engineering, and Musco Lighting installed three 80-foot steel towers and upgraded eight 50-foot towers with LED technology, replacing 1980s-era lights. This eliminates noisy generator-powered portable lights, offering better visibility and eco-friendly efficiency.
Located near Village Hall and the library, the directional LEDs minimize glare for nearby residents, making Veterans Field a beacon for Bergen County’s youth sports in 2025.
Funding the Future: Grants Power the Project
The $235,000 Veterans Field lighting project, launched in January 2025, was partly funded by Bergen County grants, showcasing Ridgewood’s savvy approach to public works. Village Manager Keith Kazmark emphasized, “We are committed to aggressively pursuing grants for our parks.” The investment ensures young athletes in Ridgewood, can play under top-tier conditions, boosting local pride and community engagement.
The upgrade aligns with Bergen County’s push for sustainable infrastructure, making Ridgewood a leader in modernizing youth sports facilities.
Why It Matters: A Win for Bergen County’s Youth
The new lights at Veterans Field are more than just bulbs—they’re a game-changer for Ridgewood’s 1,500+ youth athletes in the RBSA. Night games extend playing hours, improve safety, and elevate the fan experience .The eco-friendly LEDs also reduce energy costs, aligning with NJ’s green initiatives.
How to Join the Celebration at Veterans Field
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Attend Games: Cheer on RBSA teams at Veterans Field (50 Northern Pkwy, Ridgewood, NJ).
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Get Info: Visit ridgewoodnj.net or call Parks & Recreation at 201-670-5560.
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Stay Updated: Follow northjersey.com for local sports news.
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Support RBSA: Donate or volunteer at rbsa.org to back youth sports.
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Share the Excitement: Use hashtags like #RidgewoodVeteransField and #NJSports2025.
Don’t miss Ridgewood’s historic night games at Veterans Field—support Bergen County’s youth in 2025!
Source: Adapted from Village of Ridgewood and RBSA announcements.
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$80k from the BOE
To hell with the people that live near the field per Peewee.
Mayor Mancuso: people are entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of their homes.
Dear Lord, that first photo with Village Manager at a podium. Really? The the line up of the rest of those idiots dressed up in the sports get ups. Get a life people. The fact that these people are driven to obsession with these lights and sports is a clear sign that the ship is sinking but let us make everything look great.
Halloween has arrived 6 weeks early
If Brooks moves out of Ridgewood does he still get to be a head of a committee?
If he’s related to the right people.
What a proud moment for Ridgewood! Will Scottie wear his uniform when he digs up the toxic contaminated soil on the Schedler property. if memory serves, he wanted to dump this onto someone’s front yard.
“The new lights at Veterans Field are more than just bulbs”
LOL
Oh jeez, Scarf Lady is there….