A plan to enhance amenities at Coca-Cola Park received a $500,000 financial boost from the state June 22, according to state Reps. Mike Schlossberg, D-132nd, and Peter Schweyer, D-22nd, and state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th.

This project entails expanding the clubhouse, male and female locker rooms, training facilities, hydro space, and center field entrance to accommodate the shift in the parking situation due to the development of adjacent land/lot.

“The inflation that is being experienced by everyone at the gas pump and the grocery store also has driven up the construction costs for the stadium improvements,” Schlossberg said. “We were fortunate to acquire this additional funding for the project and thank Gov. Tom Wolf for releasing it.”

“Coca-Cola Park and the IronPigs are true community partners, providing our kids the opportunity to go to camp and catch pop flies with pro ballplayers, funding ball field improvements for our little leagues and investing in our communities overall,” Schweyer said.

“Coca-Cola Park, the IronPigs and baseball are all fixtures in the Lehigh Valley,” said Browne, Senate Appropriations Committee chairman. “These funds will help to ensure that Coca-Cola Park will continue to be one of finest ballparks in the country, providing our residents a place to enjoy America’s favorite pastime for many years to come.”