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Washoe Little League is making history—building a true home for girls’ softball at South Valleys Regional Park. The surge in girls’ participation demands equity and first-class facilities, providing girls in our community with the facilities, recognition, and pathways they deserve to compete, grow, and lead. More than fields, this project signals to every athlete and family: you belong, you matter, and your dreams deserve a stage.

The Urgent Need

Since 2021, girls’ softball participation at Washoe Little League has skyrocketed by 200%, yet players still rely on borrowed high school fields or aged locations lacking lights, scoreboards, or restrooms.
This isn’t just inconvenient—it’s an equity issue. Girls deserve a home field advantage, and right now, lack of safe, modern infrastructure is the leading barrier to participation and advancement.
Without investment, Washoe’s softball program will be constrained due to the lack of field space, resulting in limited programs with enthusiastic young athletes being turned away, and the gap in opportunity will only widen.

Impact Beyond the Diamond

The $9.9 million capital campaign will expand South Valleys Park with four dedicated, fully equipped softball fields, a concession and restroom building, and amenities like lights, scoreboards, bleachers, batting cages, nets, and shade structures.
Construction is already underway, made possible through a landmark public-private partnership. Over $5.5 million has been secured, including major gifts and public investment, with the remaining fundraising focused on finishing and equipping the complex.
This complex is the next major step in the park’s master plan and will support future recreational growth for the broader community.

From Grassroots to Broad Community Benefit

The new complex is more than a field—it’s a hub for families, a venue for tournaments that bring economic activity to Reno, and a catalyst for civic pride.
Local businesses will benefit from increased visitors, while teens gain employment opportunities in umpiring, concessions, and event support.
Most importantly, every girl gets a sense of belonging, confidence, and the foundation to lead both on and off the field now, and for generations to come.

Why Now?

Viewership and excitement around girls’ and women’s sports is surging. The Little League World Series is now broadcast nationwide, collegiate softball championships shattered previous records, and pro softball leagues are thriving. Reno’s girls deserve facilities that rise to meet the moment. Acting today secures momentum and creates pathways for scholarships, varsity play, and lifelong healthy habits.

Player Testimonials

“The boys have fields to play on, the girls deserve them too. Playing on real fields and under night lights at Washoe Little League would feel like a memorable experience”

- Paisley K., age 10

“The softball field is my favorite place to be. If we have new fields with better places to be when we aren't playing, I would never leave!"

- Cameryn D. age 10

“It would mean a lot to see little girls starting to play softball play on the fields and get the same quality of facility that the boys get.”

- Adelyn G. age 12

Strong Leadership

Washoe Little League’s extraordinary legacy of volunteer leadership and championship excellence provides a powerful foundation for its capital campaign success. For over 65 years, the League’s all-volunteer Board, coaches, and families have created a culture where commitment, sportsmanship, and community drive every achievement—resulting in 66 District Championships and 7 State Titles since 2000. This depth of experience means the campaign is led by dedicated, proven leaders who know how to rally grassroots support and deliver results. Their passion not only inspires confidence in donors and partners, but also ensures that every dollar raised directly benefits the next generation of champions—making success in fundraising as inevitable as it is on the field.

Campaign Committee

Dan Gallagher, Chief Strategy Officer, Booyah Advertising
Ben Davidson, DVM, Baring Boulevard Veterinary Hospital
Kevin Annis SIOR, CCIM, ArchCrest Commercial Partners
Wes Mewes, BBSI Reno
Jason Beehler, MBA, Grifols Biomat
Tim O’Brein,
Jenna Larkin, M.Ed WCSD Teacher
Josh Larkin, VP of Automation, Professional Controls System Engineer

Advisory Committee

Brianne McGowan-Durfee, Damonte Ranch High School Softball Head Coach
Andrea Barton, Galena High School Softball Head Coach
Chris King, Bishop Manogue High School Softball Head Coach

Budget Snapshot

Phase	Target Completion	Status	Cost
Phase 1: Infrastructure	Done	Complete	$2,000,000
Phase 2: Initial Facilities	Summer 2026	Financial Grant Secured	$3,500,000
Phase 3: Field Amenities	Summer 2026	Pending WLL Fundraising	$1,100,000
Phase 4: Full Buildout	Summer 2028	Pending WLL Fundraising	$3,300,000
Total Project			$9,900,000

Phase 1 & 2: $5.5 million already secured through public/private support
Phase 3: $1.1 million needed to provide lights, scoreboards, batting cages, and other necessary amenities to the core facilities (2 out of 4 fields) in Phase 2.
Phase 4: $3.3 million needed to complete the full build out of 4 fields with lights, scoreboards, and amenities as designed in Washoe County’s Master Plan.

Join Us—Make the Vision Real

Every gift builds more than fields. You provide a home where girls can thrive, families can gather, and community pride grows.

Help us finish what we started—bring the dream of a true home for Washoe Little League girls’ softball to fruition.

If you are interested in getting involved or donating, contact Dan Gallagher at dan.gallagher@gmail.com