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Parks staff presented a $60 million sports complex concept and growing event attendance

City of Weatherford Council Retreat · May 9, 2026
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Parks staff said city events and programs are expanding (concerts, festivals, tournament play) and presented a feasibility concept for a destination sports complex (12 baseball/softball fields, adult soccer fields, 16 pickleball courts) estimated at about $60M, which staff said could be structured to cover operating costs.

Parks & Recreation staff reported strong attendance growth across seasonal events and programs and gave council a feasibility overview for a multi‑sport complex intended as a destination to attract tournaments and overnight stays. Staff said the city now maintains 29 parks,…

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