Delmar Commission updated on plans for Mason Dixon Sports Complex

The Delmar Commission (Md.) was updated on plans for the Mason Dixon Sports Complex during Monday’s meeting. Wicomico Parks and Recreation will soon have funding for the first phase of the project which will begin this fall.

Robert Dunna of Wicomico Parks and Recreation goes over future plans for the Mason Dixon Sports Complex during Monday’s Delmar Commission meeting.

According to Robert Dunna of Wicomico Parks and Recreation, phase one will include the following: reverse field orientation for fields one and three; new fencing for all fields; new dugouts for fields one and three; new bleachers for fields one and three; new batting cages for all locations; bullpens for fields one and three; new walking paths and sidewalks; new parking lot on west side of site; new drop off lane on east side of site; drainage improvements (three SWM basins); irrigation system; and water and sewer for future concessions building.

There will be a centralized path for walking and a small parking lot (10-12 spaces) for staff and maintenance. Plans call for a future concession stand in the middle of the property.

Work on the first phase will begin ASAP. The county is getting bids from contractors. The plan is to get grass growing on the reworked fields in time for the next Little League season.

Phases two and three will include: new concessions building; new field lighting for three fields; parking lot with over 200 spaces; pickle ball courts; new playground for children; additional stormwater feature for parking lot; and landscaping/trees. This work is expected to be done in 2026 and 2027, pending available funding.

Wicomico County Parks and Rec Director Steve Miller, who lives in Delmar, was also in attendance. He said the county worked with the town, Delmar Little League, Delmar Elementary School, and the state of Maryland to develop the plan. He said parks and rec is working with the little league on a contingency in case of a delay.

The town is tying construction of sidewalks in the area to the project. Commissioner Jack Lenox questioned the availability of parking after the first phase is done, with parking being moved away from the railroad tracks. Miller said the area where the new parking lot will be located is being cleared and cars will be able to park in the grass area.