Crews continue to make great progress at Caldwell Park, J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park, and the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields!

At Marvin Caldwell Park, crews installed additional sidewalks and curbing throughout the park. The fence posts along the baseball field is being installed and the contractor poured the slab and stairs for the Robert Mathis Amphitheater. Next, crews will finish installing the curbing along the playground and basketball court areas and build the retaining wall at the Amphitheater. Marvin Caldwell Park is still on track to open this summer.

Pictured above: Caldwell Park's newly paved parking lot and basketball courts.

Crews at J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park completed the waterline tap installation this month. Contractors continue to work on the Park’s mass grading and water drainage system installation. Crews will continue working on retaining walls throughout the park. These walls stabilize areas of uneven ground, allowing us to maximize the available ground space at the new park. J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park is still on schedule to open next summer.

Pictured above: storm drainage system installation at Ramseur Park

The turf field is being installed at the Academy-Gibson Fields, making a big visual impact on how much progress has been made so far. Contractors installed the artificial turf on Webb Field and are wrapping up the centerfield logo and line-work. The roofing of the bathroom and storage facilities, and the foundation for the new dugouts is complete.

Pictured above: artificial turf installation at the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields.

The next project that will go out to bid and begin construction is David Phillips Park. We anticipate construction beginning this summer and taking approximately 12 months to complete. Final design plans for the Academy-Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden should be completed this summer, followed by the Poplar Tent Trailhead Park, Hartsell Park, and Wilson Street Park.