Proposed Soccer complex

One of the biggest sports complaints in Enid is the current location of the soccer complex. During heavy rains the fields fill with water and are unusable due to the fact that the complex is located in a water retention area.
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Currently over 1,000 kids play soccer in the Enid area. Due to the nature of the current soccer complex Enid is unable to host tournaments with outside teams which means the city is losing those tax dollars that could be spent here rather than in other cities.
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Local donors are looking to remedy that problem with a potential new soccer complex to be located on Garland south of Walmart. $3 million dollars has already been committed to the project from private donations. The complex could house 12 soccer fields with lighting, restrooms, concessions and a playground.
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The proposed state of the art facility would also have a Championship Stadium and shade structures. The vision is to create a family park atmosphere with spaces for events as well. There will be 127 acres available for the complex with the possibility of adding footballs fields in the future.
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Jessica Nelson, Director for the Enid Sports Association, gave a presentation during the Tuesday, November 7 City of Enid study session. The Enid Sports Association and city officials are putting together the exact cost of the project along with the annual upkeep.
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Nelson said she would like to see at least 6 soccer tournaments in Enid each year. With tournament costs, hotels and food, the City of Enid could earn $255,000 in additional sales tax each year.
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The image below is just an artists rendition of what the complex might look like. We’ll have more details to follow.