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Wilmington Hammerheads say Encino Sports Park draws tournaments, seek paving funds
Summary
Carson Porter of the Wilmington Hammerheads told council the 70‑acre Encino Sports Park hosts large youth tournaments that the organization estimates generated 6,000+ overnight stays and more than $3 million in weekend economic activity; he asked the city to prioritize paving the park’s gravel parking area.
Carson Porter, executive director of the Wilmington Hammerheads, told the Wilmington City Council that Encino Sports Park is now a major regional venue and is delivering economic benefits to the city. The park, donated to the city and developed with proceeds from the 2016 parks bond, includes 11 full-size artificial turf fields and several…
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