Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Emporia, Kansas. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Emporia State's women's soccer pitch is located on the north end of campus. The current pitch consists of a natural grass field with seating and team benches on opposite sides of the field. The plan is to install artificial turf in order to allow use of the field even after inclement weather without worry of damage to the natural turf. Additional impacts include: improved academic performance; increased access for ESU intramurals and club teams; enhance nutritional challenges of student athletes; and enhance program awareness and community service by having more youth attend instructional camps, soccer/football games/track meets while learning the importance of sports and life. Scope of the project is a phased approach: Phase one is artificial turf and lights; Phase two is a stadium (includes seating, restrooms, locker rooms, press box, suites and concessions); and Phase three is a new video board. This will also reduce the annual maintenance requirements of maintaining natural turf. The project is included in the state's 2027 - 2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of October 24, 2025, further details have not yet been identified. *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.