The community is invited to attend the groundbreaking for the Paducah Sports Park. The celebration will be Monday, July 22 at 9 a.m. at the former Bluegrass Downs site located at 150 Downs Drive.
The Paducah Sports Park is a collaborative project among the McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission, McCracken County, and the City of Paducah that will allow the Paducah-McCracken County area become a regional destination for athletic tournaments. The facility will be constructed at the former Bluegrass Downs site and Stuart Nelson Park.
With an expectation of holding 35 to 40 tournaments per year, the McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission estimates that the facility could generate a local economic impact of approximately $130 million in its first five years of use.
The Paducah Sports Park’s design includes five rectangular fields and four diamond-shaped fields that can be configured in a variety of ways and sizes. These multi-use, synthetic turf fields can incorporate soccer, baseball, softball, rugby, or football. Other design features include a memorial complex to Dr. Stuart Nelson, shelter and restroom facilities, concession facilities, picnic and playground areas, and a significant amount of parking.
The facility is expected to open in fall 2025.
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