Groundbreaking held for new Saraland sportsplex
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SARALAND, Ala. — Wednesday was a big day for the city of Saraland as a groundbreaking was held for the “largest” multi-use facility in Mobile County.
“It was a very very historical day in the City of Saraland,” Parks and Recreation Director Ashley-Nicole Flowers said.
“The Land” is a $70 million sports and recreation complex opening in Saraland. Statistics and features of the complex include:
100 acres
78,000-square-foot indoor facility
4 basketball courts
8 volleyball courts
12 pickleball courts
indoor walking track
outdoor walking/bike trails
5 soccer/lacrosse/field hockey/football fields
8 baseball/softball diamonds
3 tennis courts
3 beach volleyball courts
2 outdoor concessions
1 indoor concessions
2 conference rooms
indoor rock climbing wall
indoor workout facility
“I think it’s going to be great for our young kids, a good place for them to communicate, and play and try to keep them out of trouble,” Saraland resident Eddie Nader said.
Those working on the project said that this sports center will be unique to Saraland, down to the small details like having the Saraland bear as the sportsplex logo.
“One thing that is interesting about this site is the topography that we are working with; the big goal of the project is working with the land as much as possible,” architect Nick Henninger said.