After snapping some pics, Cailyn and I headed to The End Zone for a quick bite. The sports bar boasts a large menu, a full- service bar, and draft and bottled beer. Multiple TVs and themed décor make it the perfect place to kick back and watch a game. I ordered the Mac —a burger with cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles, and Thousand Island Dressing , while Cailyn snacked on the Mini Corn Dogs . Refueled, we headed out to another Salem landmark: the newly-renovated baseball fields. Hosting several ball leagues from youth to adult, the fields are even home turf for a South Dakota Amateur Baseball League team—the Salem Cubs . “The baseball complex is just finishing a $130,000 renovation of its backstops, grandstands, and concession stands,” said Fields, noting state-of-the-art lighting will be next on the docket. Other initiatives Salem and the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance are tackling include housing development, an industrial park, and finding innovative solutions for childcare. “There is so much potential in Salem for growing and starting businesses, raising a family, attracting visitors, and so much more,” said Fields.
“Salem has the three summer Ps: parks, playgrounds, and pools.” Chris Fields
THE OUTDOOR ISSUE july 2024
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