The Gadsden Sports Park has seen major improvements over the last five years and the city is continuing that moment with the latest round of upgrades to the site.

Gadsden held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, April 2, for Phase 5 of the project which will include:

New baseball/softball field
Four pickleball courts
Seating areas overlooking Coosa River
Parking improvements

“I grew up in this neighborhood, and I’m thrilled to see kids down here playing and to see this Sports Park develop into the facility we have today. There are a lot of people who have helped us reach this point, including former Mayor Sherman Guyton and his administration for having this vision, the great partnership we’ve got with Gadsden State Community College, and our employees who work long hours for events. Also, none of this would be possible without the current City Council, and we all work well together to make projects like this a success. I haven’t seen anyone else that has a riverfront facility like this one, and I’m looking forward to continued expansions.”
Craig Ford

The latest phase is expected to be completed in October.

Gadsden Sports Park

Upgrades have been happening at the complex since 2020 when the first phase got underway. Here’s what some of the previous phases included:

Phase 1 (2020): Reallocating former fisheries into three NCAA multipurpose fields, installing concessions and restrooms, and incorporating a walking trail
Phase 2 (2023): Redesign of the existing softball and baseball fields and reconstruction of the concessions area
Phase 3 (2024): Installing concrete around the Champions Field (a facility that is special needs-accessible), adding netting around the baseball fields, and finalizing the irrigation systems
Phase 4 (2025): Expansion included two new turf baseball fields, soccer practice fields, a concession stand and tournament office, as well as additional pickleball courts

The Sports Park is a collaboration between the City of Gadsden and Gadsden State, it is also home to the Cardinals’ baseball and softball complex.

“Phase 5 represents a continued partnership and commitment to making this a premier destination. It emphasizes the commitment of our mayor and our city officials to improving the quality of life in our city for our residents. It also means an increased economic impact as we bring in more events, tournaments and visitors.”
Tonya Latham, Gadsden’s District 1 City Council

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