Q: WHERE WOULD AN INDOOR FACILITY GO?
A: The building will be located to the right of Thayer Field, easily accessible from our parking lot.

Q: WHAT WILL BE INSIDE THE BUILDING?
A: The building will include the following:

• A vestibule with a lounge area, restrooms, and views into the open multipurpose playing area
• A private multi-purpose exercise/meeting/gathering room
• A large open playing area that will be furnished with a multi-purpose playing surface.
• A walking/running track will be suspended above the playing area. The inside has the potential to be lined for full-sized youth basketball courts, a half basketball court, a volleyball court, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. The multi-purpose playing surface will allow for indoor practice for most field sports. This wide open space will also accommodate many other non-sports related programs and activities such as events, performances, concerts, and conferences, supporting up to 300 occupants.
• Outside, a paved asphalt parking lot will be installed to allow for more efficient plowing, supporting winter parking, and resolving mud and dust issues in warmer weather. Additionally, it will support the safety and accessibility for those with wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and other assistive devices, providing this population with easy access to a much-needed recreational outlet.

Q: HOW BIG WILL THE NEW BUILDING BE?
A: Current Design*: The new building is designed to be 200’ long by 125’ wide, with 33,500 sq ft of indoor space.

Q: WHERE WILL THE TRACK BE?
A: The track will be suspended around the indoor perimeter of the building, above the playing area.. This will free up court space below, enhance safety, and decrease noise levels for participants on either level.

Q: WILL THE NEW BUILDING INCLUDE A POOL?
A: We have not included a pool in our project at this time, as it is not feasible for us to build an indoor recreation center and a pool. For us to include a pool it would need to be fully funded (construction costs plus an operational endowment).

Q: WILL THE NEW FACILITY BE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
A: Yes! We have ensured our new indoor facility will be wheelchair accessible, including entrance ramps and an elevator to the suspended track in our design. Additionally, the building will be placed close to the parking lot, which we will pave, creating even more convenient access for all.

Q: HOW MANY TIMES AROUND THE INDOOR TRACK WILL EQUAL 1-MILE?
A: Current design*: 10 laps around the track will be equal to 1-mile.

Q: WHAT SPORTS WILL THE NEW BUILDING ACCOMMODATE?
A: Current design*: Track, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, basketball (Middle-school size court), and indoor field sports (lacrosse, soccer, and field hockey). There is also potential to have batting cages and pitching areas for baseball and softball.

Q: WHAT SURFACE MATERIALS WILL BE USED?
A: Current design*: The multi-sports playing area (the entire ground floor) will utilize a multi-purpose sport flooring to accommodate multiple types of sports. The track will be constructed from a material more specific for track use. At this time we will not have roll-up turf as an option, but it is something we may consider adding in the future if there is a large community need.