SAVE Iris Fields - NBLL & orgnzd Youth Baseball, Boulder, CO

11/13/2025

Link to the public statement by the County Commissioners as posted on their website (difficult to find there, so use the link below) indicating the Academy Boulder & Neighborhood-led proposal has been selected as the winning bid to buy the property, and preserve the Iris Fields for the kids of Boulder and the community.

In late 2024, Boulder County purchased a building in Boulder at 2525 28th St. (view a map of the location) to become the county’s newest customer-facing hub. The county currently operates two similar hubs that offer multiple departments at one location for county residents, including the St. Vrain...

11/13/2025

Hallelujah! The Iris Fields will be SAVED… as the hard work of many and the well-reasoned voices of many thousands have been heard.

Boulder County posts staff recommendation backing The Academy’s plan to preserve Iris Fields after Boulder Reporting Lab story prompts public reaction.

11/13/2025

From 2 days ago, but an important part of the overall story. Warning: contains some “WTF!” surprises that have fortunately been laid to rest and are no longer distractions in the pursuit of Saving Iris Fields for the kids and the community.

A local coalition supports a senior living developer’s proposal to save the beloved fields. A competing bid would eliminate them entirely.

10/25/2025

Here’s a perspective voiced by former City Council person, Bob Yates, that was published earlier this week. It makes a ton of sense!

An open letter to the Boulder County commissioners as they consider bids to sell county land at Broadway and Iris.

10/08/2025

A big positive in the “for sale” process of the North Broadway Complex property that hold some aging Boulder County office buildings, parking lots, and the full of life Iris Baseball Fields, took place recently. 9 News told the story:

A coalition hopes to preserve North Boulder's historic Iris Fields as the county considers selling the land to developers.

08/27/2025

With Boulder County’s recent announcement of it’s sale process for the North Broadway Complex that includes the Iris Fields, the most complete information of the work NBLL volunteers have done in recent months to be ready for this moment, is available at their “Save Iris Fields” website: https://saveirisfields.com

As well, it’s a good idea to let the County know how you feel - one more time - about the baseball fields in coming weeks!

04/10/2025

After the snow day, Friday is Play Ball Day….Opening Day!

🚨 Weather Delay! 🚨

⚾ NBLL Opening Day Rescheduled to Friday, April 11th! ⚾

Looks like Saturday’s forecast is better for skiing than baseball ❄️🎿—so we’re moving Opening Day to Friday, April 11th!

Join us for an exciting evening as we kick off the 2025 North Boulder Little League season with:
⭐ National anthem & first pitch
⭐ Championship sign unveiling 🏆
⭐ All divisions running the bases 🏃‍♂️💨
⭐ Little League games at 4:30 PM & 6:00 PM ⚾
⭐ Special appearance by past player Eli Rose!

📅 New Date: Friday, April 11th
⏰ Opening Ceremony: 5:30 PM (Players, wear your uniform & hat!)
🍔 Food trucks & sponsors TBD—stay tuned for updates!

Let’s make this an unforgettable Opening Day! Who’s ready? 🙌⚾💙

03/22/2025

Baseball season is getting underway - time to play ball! Let’s make it possible that the kids will be able to always have these wonderful fields to play on!

03/16/2025

Let your voice be heard - and let the kids play ball!

https://www.change.org/p/save-the-historic-iris-baseball-fields-in-boulder-co

Sign, comment, & email to express your dismay…

Save the Historic Iris Baseball Fields in Boulder, CO

03/02/2025

Let your voice be heard…Let the kids play ball!

03/02/2025

Sunday is Fun Day! Let the kids play ball…

https://www.change.org/p/save-the-historic-iris-baseball-fields-in-boulder-co

The Iris Fields that have been the home of youth baseball in North Boulder for 68 years…and counting - BUT their future is being threatened. Stand up and be counted!!