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The main challenge in the early stages of the project was the rock that was on site.
A modern-day field of dreams is close to becoming reality in Gardendale, Ala., as construction crews work to complete a $32 million sports complex just outside Birmingham. Bill Noble Park is being transformed into a venue that will serve young athletes in the area and beyond. “I played Little League baseball in Gardendale back in the 60s,” said Mayor Stan Hogeland. “The kids in our community were playing on the same fields that I did almost 60 years ago. They deserved a new park, and that’s what they’re getting.” The new complex will include synthetic turf fields for football, lacrosse and soccer, along with nine baseball fields, By Cindy Riley
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10 tennis courts and 11 pickleball courts. “There’s something here for the entire family, from baseball to softball, tennis to pickleball and lots more, for every age group,” said Hogeland. “Also, every playing surface is synthetic turf. It’s absolutely beautiful, from one end to the other.” Creating a sense of unity is one of the benefits of the new complex, which was financed through a bond. “In Gardendale, the boys and girls have always played in separate parks,” he added. “This forced parents to have to split up on some nights when they had a son and daughter playing. Now, boys and girls will play in the same park, and that problem will be solved in most instances. “Also, we were looking for a project that would set our
community apart and use it to attract young families to our city, as well as retain those families we already had. We decided to invest in kids through recreation and education.” Hogeland said he’s confident that on weekends the park will become an economic development engine, attracting new businesses and hotels as the space is marketed across the Southeast. “Travel ball for both girls and boys has exploded across the United States. You won’t find a nicer park with more amenities than ours. Combining a beautiful new park with some good old-fashioned southern hospitality is the perfect combination. New hotels are coming, followed by restaurants and retail, and the word is already getting out.” see FIELD page 2