Architects with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon Architects of Nashville are finalizing the site plan. It includes more soccer fields, tennis courts, parking, picnicking, bicycle trails and tree buffers than first planned. Architects listened to what residents had to say about the proposed site plan during a public hearing in June. They incorporated some of their suggestions. For example, the city agreed to switch the location of the ballfield complex and the soccer-multipurpose fields to create more soccer fields and fewer ballfields.
Officials say there is more demand among young people for soccer.
The number of soccer fields will increase to 15 fields. There will be four rather than five ballfields. Also, the outfields will be shallower while still providing enough room for Dixie Youth softball and baseball. The number of tennis courts increased from four to six. The change allows tennis buffs to play tournaments there.