Romero Park Phase III Improvements
REQUEST: $2,090,000
Public Works
ICIP# 43160 LCS ID# 3907
What is the Project?
This project will provide a multi-use field that will be available for youth soccer practices/games as well as a full football field for adult flag football opportunities as well as youth games. The new synthetic surfaced baseball/softball field will provide a recreational field for all ages to be used during all seasons and will be low maintenance. The pickleball court expansion will provide additional courts to the recently constructed courts and will allow for additional participants of all ages to engage in outdoor recreational activities. Additional amenities will be designed and constructed as space and funding allows.
Located off of NM-599 and next to River Trail, Romero Park serves County and City residents alike.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Santa Fe County community is looking for more facilities that provide space for activities that promote outdoor recreational activity and well being as well as team sports for all age groups. This project will provide an area that can support year-round recreational activities with synthetic and hard-court surfaces.
What Funding Will this Request Leverage?
- Approximately $60,000 Capital Outlay GRT
- Approximately $4,125,000 from 2024 GO Bond Question
What Will Requested Funding Accomplish?
This funding request will be used for the design of a skate park and construction of 5 new pickleball courts, a multiuse sports field complete with GMAX approved (contact sports) synthetic turf surface, and complete re-construction of the current baseball/softball field with a synthetic turf surface (non-contact) and new fencing.
