Williams College will break ground on a new Multipurpose Recreation Center (MRC) in late spring.
The MRC, whose construction is supported in part by alumni gifts, including $15 million from Jim Hield ’77 and the WEM Foundation, will serve as the temporary home for Williams’ indoor athletic practices, intramural sports and other recreational activities that were displaced after the Towne Field House closed unexpectedly in spring 2023.
The new building is to be located on the north side of campus, adjacent to existing tennis courts. It will feature a three-lane, 200-meter track, three tennis courts, practice space for Williams’ baseball and softball teams, and a 40-foot climbing wall. The facility’s amenities will also include restrooms, storage space, a small athletic training room and changing rooms for teams. [Williams Today]
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A 122-acre youth sports complex is coming to Roanoke amid a craze for family-friendly diversions in the Metroplex.
The City of Roanoke announced July 19 on social media that Play It Forward plans to bring a sports and entertainment venue to the Denton County city, which is home to nearly 10,000 people. Work on the project is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with an opening date sometime in 2025, according to the developer. The exact project timeline is still in the works.
Plans also call for retail space and a hotel. In total, the project is estimated to cost from $60 million to $70 million, according to the developer, 114 Development Group. [WFAA.com]
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After opening earlier this month to large crowds, Kaukauna’s new aquatic center and pool will hold an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. The Splash Spectacular event will run from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 at the facility at 608 Dodge St. in Kaukauna. Food and events include: Desserts from Rollin’ ConesRubber, duck hunt, limbo, yard games and a silent auction. [Kaukauna Communitiy News]
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