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Maior Findings and Recommendations <br /> Population growth will not be a significant factor within the District. Therefore, city and <br /> School District actions should be the focused on meeting existing facility deficiencies. <br /> While most athletic facilities within the District area are adequate to meet existing and future <br /> demand, the following additions and improvements are needed to correct existing shortfalls: <br /> • Additional Gym Space is Needed <br /> The most serious shortfall is a lack of sufficient gym space for adult and <br /> youth sports. A minimum of two indoor community recreation facilities are <br /> needed with a at least six full size gym courts. <br /> • A Sport Tournament Facility is Needed <br /> The study area has no park capable of hosting a local, regional or state • <br /> sports tournament. A sports complex park is needed with a capacity of <br /> eight to twelve fields for soccer, softball and youth baseball. <br /> • Seven Additional Soccer Fields are Needed <br /> Youth soccer is the fastest growing participation sport in the country and in <br /> the study area. More soccer fields are needed to allow full participation, to <br /> minimize conflicts arising from shared use fields and to prevent over-use of <br /> existing fields. At least seven additional youth soccer fields should be <br /> constructed within the District area. <br /> • Additional Youth Baseball and Fast Pitch Softball Fields are Needed. <br /> The study area has a shortage of medium size baseball and softball fields <br /> (200'-250' outfield dimensions). These fields would serve the needs of <br /> youth baseball players ages 10-16 and fast pitch softball players. Three to <br /> five additional fields are needed. <br /> • <br /> 3 <br />