Gadsden Sports Park: Phase Five Unveiled

0:00Gatsden Sports Park just kicked off Phase 5 with a groundbreaking on April 2nd. The city and Gatsden State are partnering to level up this top tier spot. They're adding a baseball and softball field, four extra pickleball courts, better parking, and seating with killer views of the Kusa River. Earlier phases already transformed the place. They've built a walking trail, accessible playgrounds, initial pickleball courts, a huge soccer field, a champions field, and spruced up baseball, and softball diamonds complete with a fresh press box. Locals are hyped, especially Mayor Craig Ford, who grew up right there. He loves seeing kids out playing and calls it a one-of-a-kind riverfront gym. District 1 Council member, Tanya Leifam, echoes that, saying it shows real commitment to better lives for residents. The park also hosts complexes for the Cardinals, drawing crowds year-round. These five builds on that momentum, keeping the energy high. Expected all wrapped by October, solidifying Gatsden as the go-to for sports vibes and

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