Wahconah Park Will Be Razed This Winter

Local elections for Pittsfield City Council, School Committee, and City Clerk are coming up on November 4. We've started interviewing some of the candidates on our radio show and on Thursday, we spoke to Kathy Moody who is running in Ward 7 - home of the famous Wahconah Park. Moody made it clear that she does not want the new park in use for just two months of Pittsfield Suns home games, but a multi use complex.

First things first.

The grandstand will be razed this winter

In July 2025, the Pittsfield Parks Commission decided to tear down the grandstand, which was built in the 1950s and closed in 2022 after a safety check.

Fall is here, so I was curious about the start date of the demolition, since previous reports stated that it would begin "in the fall". According to Mayor Peter Marchetti via text message, the "grandstand will be razed this winter".

How much will it cost?

The estimated $875,000 teardown, which includes removal of hazardous materials, will be covered by existing city and federal funds, McGrath said.

“There's asbestos, there's PCB caulking, there's all kinds of other stuff that would need to be handled in an appropriate way according to Massachusetts code, so we understand what those components are,” McGrath said. -berkshireeagle.com 

Construction on the new park to start in 2026

The new Wahconah Park will have a modern grandstand with better seating, restrooms, and food areas. It’ll still keep its historic feel, with features like the manual scoreboard and views of the Berkshire mountains. The upgrades will make the park safer and more fun for families, players, and fans. Local leaders hope it will bring more visitors to Pittsfield, helping nearby businesses.

The new Wahconah Park will be a multi use facility when all said and done.