(MANHATTAN, Kan. – May 28, 2025) — The City of Manhattan and the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation invite businesses and organizations to “create an impact in our community” through naming rights and sponsorship opportunities at the brand-new CiCo Park baseball/softball complex — an exciting addition to the region’s recreation landscape and a major investment in the Manhattan community’s future.

Located in the northeast portion of CiCo Park, the new complex will feature four new youth baseball and softball fields, upgraded amenities, and a community-centered atmosphere that attracts more than 300,000 annual visitors and sees 15,000 vehicles drive by daily. Designed to host leagues, tournaments, and special events, the complex will be a hub for families, fans, and athletes alike.

“This is an incredible opportunity for local and regional organizations to gain premium brand exposure while supporting the values of youth development, active lifestyles, and community engagement,” said Aaron Stewart, director of parks and recreation.

“It’s also part of our broader strategy to fund park operations in creative, sustainable ways that help to ease the burden on local taxpayers.”

Hall of Fame naming proposals will be reviewed starting June 27, 2025. Signage will be professionally designed to match facility aesthetics and feature the organization’s desired branding. All proposals are subject to City policy.

Available naming and sponsorship packages include:

• Hall of Fame Naming Rights — Name the entire complex (accepting proposals)
• MLB Package — Name the outdoor view deck (starting at $100,000)
• AAA Package — Name one of the four fields or warm-up areas ($75,000)
• AA Package — Name scoreboards, playground, dugouts, or bullpen ($5,000 to $50,000)
• A Sponsorships — Fence signage, foul poles, streaming ads, and more (starting at $1,500)

Interested organizations can view the full sponsorship package and proposal form at mhkprd.com/cicocomplex. For more information, please contact:

• Aaron Stewart — aaron.stewart@cityofmhk.com | (785) 587-2754
• Gail Urban, Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation Chair — info@mhkparksandrecfoundation.org | (785) 556-2468

Why Sponsor?

• Gain premium exposure and visibility through signage, event materials, social media, live events, and the complex’s website.
• Reach family-focused audiences who frequent Aggieville, Downtown, and area businesses with targeted marketing.
• Use strategic community engagement to reach attentive audiences during games and events, with average visits lasting 1 1/2 hours.
• Measure your impact with access to visitor spending and engagement insights to help to tailor your brand strategy.
• Minimum 5-year commitment for naming rights and 3 years for A-level sponsorships provide long-term value.