This purchase was made possible through a significant donation by Linda Edison, a long-time Blue Springs resident and former Park Commission Chairman.  The remaining budget for the purchase and renovation of the facility will not require the city to issue any voter-approved debt. 

We are extremely grateful to have residents who are willing to step up and make Blue Springs a better community by not only donating time, but contributing financially within our community.  This opportunity would not have been possible without Ms. Edison's generous gift and tremendous heart for Blue Springs.

The Sports City facility is over 76,000 square feet of recreational space that includes soccer fields, basketball courts, batting cages, locker rooms and meeting rooms.

City officials are currently undergoing a due diligence period to ensure the facility has no major structural defects or unforeseen issues.  After the acquisition is completed, the facility will be closed to the public for renovations.  The City will work with SFS Architecture to identify ways to include some of the priorities outlined in citizen surveys and recent strategic plans within the renovated facility.

This new facility helps us meet some of our community needs, but it does not address our deferred park maintenance obligation or funding for future park development as outlined in our strategic plans and citizen surveys.  The City Council, Park Commission and City staff will continue to seek ways to fund needed improvements throughout our parks system.