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| Four new soccer fields were dedicated Friday evening... two grass and two synthetic.. all are state of the art. The fields, parking lot, amphitheater and concession stand/restrooms are on the site of the old bus/trolley barn at 9th and Van Brunt. This view is looking south from the parking lot on 9th Street. |
Several teams put on an exhibition before it was time for the ceremony.
When it's 101 you make your own shade if necessary.
Above, the Northeast News was there interviewing Nick...
The Mayor also arrived as did Jackson County Legislator Theresa Garza Ruiz, her husband Genaro of the Mayor's staff and many from the City Council and Parks Department.
Left to right, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Major James, John Fierro , Jean Paul Chaurand, President of the Parks Board, Parks Board members McClain Bryant and David Mecklenburg, Scott Wagner 1st District at Large Councilman, and Jermaine Reed, 3rd District Councilman.
Mark McHenry, Parks Department Director was the Master of Ceremonies.
The Soccer Park was officially opened with first a ribbon cutting.
Then a ceremonial soccer ball kick by the dignitaries.
The fields are fully lit for nighttime use as well. Cost was around 2.6 million dollars.
