Mooresville's historic Moor Park will undergo a major renovation to rejuvenate the area and enhance pedestrian access.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A beloved Mooresville ballpark with roots dating back to 1939 is about to undergo a major transformation. Town leaders are betting the renovations will revitalize the area, bringing new life and visitors to the southern side of town.
Moor Park, once home to the minor league Mooresville Moors until 1953 and a youth baseball staple since the 1990s, will soon get a multi-phase facelift. The first phase will focus on overhauling the ballfield itself, while the second phase will bring pedestrian-friendly streetscaping, new sidewalks, and improved roads.
However, as construction fencing and trucks signal big changes ahead, not all neighbors are thrilled.
“The lights and the noise — you know we’ve put up with that ever since the ballpark has been there,” said Tommy Dula-Brown, a resident who lives near the park. His main concern is growing congestion.
“Parking is terrible,” he added.
Still, nearby business owners are optimistic. Across the street at Sweetbay Home & Gift, owner Courtney Brownewel welcomed the project.
“Love what they are doing with the changes and upgrades,” she said, hoping the improvements will boost foot traffic and business.
Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney sees the renovation as a win for the entire community.
“We think it will not only give citizens a place to enjoy a great Thursday night watching a fantastic baseball game,” Carney said, “but also get the community around it to start having a redevelopment as well."
To address parking concerns, the town has already secured land near the park and plans to create roughly 300 parking spaces adjacent to the field.
“We’re doing a full streetscape redo and the idea is to make that area incredibly walkable but also make it to where it gives the people a feel like it was meant to be pedestrian-friendly," Carney added.
Phase one is expected to be complete by spring 2026. No official timeline has been announced for the completion of phase two.
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