City of Odessa
Sports Field Tourism Study
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| Odessa, Texas | September 2020 | Sports Field Study | ETC Institute |
Odessa is a growing and dynamic community that is proud of its parks and recreation system that matches Odessa’s reputation of being a community in which to live, work, play and visit. The Parks and Recreation Department manages and operates a range of parks and recreation facilities, and offers recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
A significant aspect of the Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings is providing athletic fields for youth and adult sports programs. With a growing population and increased participation in athletic field sports programs, the City desired to determine how to improve its existing athletic field system and if need exists for more athletic fields. While the Department has demonstrated to the community the value of having a park and recreation system to access and take great pride in for living in Odessa, this Sports Field Tourism Study will act specifically as a guide for the improvement of its athletic fields over the next 15 years.
The recommendations outlined in the Sports Field Study are aligned with the vision, mission and core values of the community and the Department. These recommendations follow what the community has voiced as a priority, and it is possible under the current conditions that all the recommended capital projects in this Sports Field Study can be completed within 15 years. Overall, the study’s outlined capital improvements can be utilized as a guideline for future improvements and development with flexibility to be altered and updated as needed.
