Site work and outdoor lighting for a mixed-use development in Lawrence, Kansas. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and for outdoor lighting for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Youth Sports Complex, began as Youth Sports, Inc. (YSI), in 1983 with the mission to provide and maintain quality outdoor athletic facilities for the youth of Lawrence. Initial Development of the YSI complex consisted of fifteen soccer fields, five football fields and two baseball diamonds. DESCRIPTION OF PARK Today, the Youth Sports Complex has 15 soccer fields, 5 football fields, and 8 baseball / softball diamonds. The complex is an ideal location for youth sports tournaments, as well as programming provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. It is also the home of Sporting Kaw Valley Soccer and Lawrence Youth Football. PROJECT DESCRIPTION - The proposed project would reconfigure four full sized soccer and football fields and install artificial turf with light LED lighting. This improvement will provide a higher level of playability and improve the facility as a tournament venue. As of November 29, 2023, this project is included in the City of Lawrence's FY 2024-2028 CIP. Information regarding a design firm and the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. A firm construction timeline has not been released. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.