Community
Redding Sports Park renovation plans open for public input as workshops begin November 12th
Redding Sports Park visitors can help shape proposed renovations at four public workshops November 12th through 15th or through the city's online survey.
The future of Redding Sports Park is up for discussion, and families, coaches, athletes and other Shasta County residents have four opportunities this week to help shape what comes next.
The City of Redding is exploring a renovation of the sports complex at 20155 Viking Way. Before moving ahead with a proposal, city officials want to know what people value about the park, how they use it and which improvements they believe should be priorities.
The city is preparing an application for California's Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, which could help support the proposed improvements. The workshops are part of gathering community feedback for that application. They do not mean that grant funding has been awarded or that a final renovation plan has been approved.
When residents can participate
All four community workshops will be held at Redding Sports Park, 20155 Viking Way in Redding.
The first workshop is Thursday, November 12th, from 6 to 8 p.m. A second evening session follows Friday, November 13th, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For people who cannot attend on a weekday, the city has scheduled longer sessions Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
The meetings give residents a chance to discuss what they would like to see improved at a facility used for youth sports, adult leagues and tournaments throughout the year.
What could change at the sports park?
The 40 acre Redding Sports Park, formerly known as Big League Dreams, includes baseball fields modeled after famous major league stadiums, a 26,000 square foot indoor fieldhouse and sand volleyball courts.
The city reports that maintenance and other upgrades are already taking place, including lighting, scoreboards and work on infrastructure. Its larger renovation proposal remains under development, making this public input period an opportunity for visitors to weigh in before plans are finalized.
Residents who cannot attend a workshop can still participate through the city's online questionnaire. Complete the Redding Sports Park community survey.
The proposed renovations and the timing of any construction will depend on future decisions and available funding. For now, Redding residents are being asked to help define what the park should become.