SUN AND SHADE ANALYSIS

With the exception of the wooded areas around the northeast perimeter of the field, the site receives a significant amount of direct sunlight. The playing fields and parking lots are in full sun; the playground gets some shade from nearby trees but is mostly sunny. In community engagement conversations and surveys, parents said that the playground needs more shade.

There is a cluster of a few shade trees in front of the Sylvester School and another cluster of pine trees west of the basketball courts. This shady picnic area is a needed reprieve from the hot sun in the late spring and summer. Increasing thermal comfort on the site by adding shade would improve the all-age, all-day usability of B. Everett Hall Field.

Baseball field orientation

The angle of the sun has implications for how playing fields are sited. The full-sized baseball field at B. Everett Hall Field is used for practices after school hours from April through June. Considering the sun's location during the typical times the field is used, the field at B. Everett Hall Field is currently oriented in a way that the sun does not shine directly into the eyes of the batter or pitcher. For safety and player comfort, the field should not be changed to an orientation that results in direct sunlight affecting the batter and pitcher's vision.

“Amenities would be nice; shade structures would be ideal. Right now it's barren and exposed.”