This bill designates the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida as a national commemorative site to honor the historic baseball player and civil rights icon. The site will be incorporated into the African American Civil Rights Network, allowing the federal government to work with local partners on educational and interpretive programs related to Jackie Robinson's legacy and significance. The legislation does not make the ballpark part of the National Park System and explicitly prevents the federal government from acquiring property, interfering with private property rights, or imposing land use restrictions on the state or local communities. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study within two years to evaluate whether the site should eventually become a full National Park Service unit and to explore alternative preservation options through federal, state, local, or private organizations. The bill does not specify funding amounts but authorizes the necessary appropriations to complete the required study.
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