Thanks for the help folks! I will address the last several posts best I can.
1) Yes I am an owner and represent 2 of the 4 companies involved. I am also the lead person for the new group, to get the park up to speed, set the programming, and staff it appropriately.
2) We are contracting with a company to re-crown ALL fields in March, which will include not only a finer surface and drainage pattern but also the proper field mix.The grass areas will progress as the year goes on.
3) We have every intention of obtaining 200" temp fencing for fast pitch. Ironically, at our meeting 2-3 weeks ago it was brought up that it would be a good place for practice before a game as well. Thx for the 3T rec!
4) Many of the items pertaining to gate fees and amounts of field dragging/lining is a decision by the tournament director of the associated sanctioning body. The further they negotiate down the standard park usage for a given event,the more we will need to charge for gate fees and/or lessen the amount of field crew present. Its a difficult balance that we hope will become easier as the amenities progress.
For what it's worth, I enjoy this forum far more than cleveland.com travel baseball forum : )