Las Vegas Officials Open
The New Freedom Park January 15, 2010
Renovations Include New Ball Fields, Soccer Fields,
Basketball Courts And More
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese and other city of Las Vegas officials celebrated the completion of a $17.5 million makeover of Freedom Park, with a ceremonial opening at 1 p.m. January 15. The park is located at Washington Avenue and North Mojave Road.
Improvements to Freedom Park included renovation of the two little league ball fields and construction of two new lighted soccer fields, basketball courts and a building for concessions and restrooms. A perimeter fence, exercise area, walk and jogging path, skate park, events platform and an adaptive recreation area were built along with shade structures, security lighting and parking.
“Freedom Park has been an important fixture of the community since 1972 and, now that the improvements are completed, the newly renovated park will continue to serve the needs of Las Vegans for many, many years to come, whether it is to exercise, to play ball, to celebrate holidays with family and friends, or to enjoy an afternoon of rest and relaxation,” Councilman Reese said.
Construction started in November 2008. This is one of two improvement projects on the park’s 68 acres. The new Big League Dreams Sports Park at Freedom Park nears completion and a Jan. 25 opening celebration is planned.
This is the city of Las Vegas’ first design-build project in that the improvements were designed and built as construction activity progressed. The Design/Build Team is Roche Constructors, Inc. and Dekker, Perich, Sabatini, Inc. City of Las Vegas Public Works Department staff, along with Harris Associates, managed the construction. Leisure Services Department staff will program activities and events at the newly-renovated Freedom Park.
Funding is provided by the city of Las Vegas and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal land sales in the state for parks and trail projects.
