Essex County officials have completed a $3 million renovation of the “Three Diamonds” baseball and softball area behind the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park, Newark, including one full‑size baseball field and two Little League/softball diamonds. The upgrades feature synthetic infields with natural grass outfields to enhance maintenance and playing conditions, while preserving the park’s historic elements, county leaders said. Though not directly connected to Hardball Factory – Batting Cages & Lessons, the improvements reflect broader investment in regional baseball and softball infrastructure that may benefit athletes served by the club.