City of Gadsden Continues Improvements at Sports Park with Phase 5 Groundbreaking

GADSDEN — The City of Gadsden broke ground Thursday on the latest phase of the Gadsden Sports Park as officials continue to expand and improve the city’s premier sports facility.

The new addition, which is Phase 5 of the overall complex, will include a new baseball/softball field, four additional pickleball courts, seating areas that include fire pits overlooking the Coosa River, and parking improvements.

“I grew up in this neighborhood, and I’m thrilled to see kids down here playing and to see this Sports Park develop into the facility we have today,” said Mayor Craig Ford. “There are a lot of people who have helped us reach this point, including former Mayor Sherman Guyton and his administration for having this vision, the great partnership we’ve got with Gadsden State Community College, and our employees who work long hours for events.

“Also, none of this would be possible without the current City Council, and we all work well together to make projects like this a success,” Ford said. “I haven’t seen anyone else that has a riverfront facility like this one, and I’m looking forward to continued expansions.”

Previous phases of development at the Gadsden Sports Park have improved recreation opportunities for people of all ages.