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Douglas County leaders ask state for seed money for regional sports park in Roseburg
Summary
Senate Bill 923 seeks state seed funding for a regional sports park at the Douglas County fairgrounds, including a 60,000‑square‑foot indoor complex; supporters told the committee the facility could drive tourism, support youth programs and help recruit health care professionals.
Douglas County officials and community leaders told the Senate Committee on Housing and Development on Feb. 12 that Senate Bill 923 would appropriate money to seed a capital campaign for a regional sports park at the Douglas County fairgrounds in Roseburg, including a proposed 60,000‑square‑foot indoor complex and outdoor multi‑sport fields.
Tom Kress, a Douglas County commissioner, said the project would serve local youth and attract tournaments and visitors. He cited an EcoNorthwest analysis provided to the committee that projected nearly $6.9 million in visitor spending…
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