SPORTS COMPLEX
The project is 30+ acres centered around the YMCA in the Gig Harbor North area. The complex will feature six multisport, lighted, synthetic turf fields with amenities to include lighted walking trails, play areas, six pickleball courts, a bocce ball court, a performance stage, concessions/restroom facilities, wetlands, and associated parking. These features and associated designs were based on a robust public process, including dozens of public meetings, open house events and community engagement opportunities. Over the past decade, our community expressed a clear desire for multisport, lighted, synthetic turf fields far exceeding any other park features.
TIMELINE
1947 to 2023
City of Gig Harbor constructed two fields (City Park at Crescent Creek & KLM Veterans Memorial Park) and eliminated to fields (former Harbor Heights Elem. to develop Civic Center) Net effect of no fields over 75 years.
2017
City of Gig Harbor acquired Gig Harbor Little League fields (9 acres) for inclusion in the Gig Harbor Sports Complex and conversion to lighted, multisport, synthetic turf fields.
2019
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (RCO) ranks the Gig Harbor Sports Complex fields the 2nd Youth Athletic Field project statewide.
2018 to 2021
Over 15 public meetings and open house events about the GHSC and potential YMCA lease took place.
2021
City of Gig Harbor agrees with 99-year lease with YMCA to design, construct, manager and maintained two lighted synthetic turf fields, referred to as Phase 1A. YMCA must raise over $7m can construct by December 2024.
2023
The YMCA begins fundraising to pay 100% of the design and construction costs of Phase 1A, to include two lighted, synthetic turf fields. For more information on Phase 1A of the Sports Complex and to make a donation, please visit the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties.