Recreation Complex Updates
Project Vision
Exciting upgrades are coming to the City's Recreation Complex. This project will transform the existing facility with two brand-new artificial turf multipurpose fields, pickleball courts, a natural grass tee-ball field and a modern playground. The existing southern baseball field will undergo a complete renovation, along with upgraded concession and restroom facilities. Additional improvements include sports lighting and ADA-compliant parking and accessibility, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all visitors.
4/2/2024 - Bond approved by voters
8/13/24 - Preliminary Contract approved COMPLETED
10/28/24 - Contract Approval COMPLETED
Phase 1 Completion: estimated Spring 2025 (limited opening for high school baseball) COMPLETED
Phase 2 Completion: estimated July 2025 COMPLETED
Timeline
Highlights
Current Status
August 2025: “The Hill” Recreation Complex GRAND OPENING - additional, minor details (benches, grass growth, parking lot striping, landscaping, etc.) to continue over the next few months and be completed by Winter 2025
July 2025: Fencing around dugouts started; playground equipment installation completed; infield dirt placed on t-ball field; signage installation begun; parking lot paving work; final walkthroughs started
June 2025: Begun playground turf installation; sidewalk installation continues; landscaping started; grass seed put down;
May 2025: Parking lot curbing work continues; circle drive paving; fencing installed; playground finishes; t-ball field prep and construction; pickleball court painting and nets installed
April 2025: Field fencing installed; South Field dugouts finished; pickleball fencing installed; storm boxes set; parking lot curbing and islands set; dumpster pad set; South Field turf installed; sidewalks poured; playground installation in progress
March 2025: Plaza and retaining wall completed; all lighting installed; south field dugouts started; detention pond work; field goal posts; field fencing installed; and concession and bathroom renovation completed
February 2025: Turf installed on east and west multi-fields; 3 additional post-tensioned pickleball courts poured and fencing installed; fencing for bullpens installed on multi-fields; plaza and retaining wall work began; upper plaza poured; some sidewalks poured; bathroom remodels began
January 2025: Continued drainage installation to detention areas; new lighting installed for multipurpose fields; turf received; playground equipment has been delivered to 3rd party installed
December 2024: Grading and detention ponds established; drainage installed for all fields and parking areas; pickleball fencing installed; sidewalks surrounding multipurpose fields poured; existing light poles received new fixtures
November 2024: Demolition and excavation; base rock installed for multipurpose fields; 3 pickleball court pads poured
October 2024:
10/28/24 - City Council unanimously approved a construction contract with Precision Construction and Contracting dba PCC Sports for renovations
10/14/24 - Design is over 90% complete
August 2024:
8/12/24 - Council selects PCC Sports as the design build firm and executes a preliminary agreement for design work to be completed over the next 90 days.
8/1/24 - Shortlisted firm interviews completed
July 2024:
7/25/24; 7/26/24 - Qualifications Received and firms shortlisted for interviews
June 2024:
6/26/24 - Request for Qualifications for Design Build Firm
6/21/24 - Navigate Building Solutions selected as Owner’s Representative
6/12/24 - Funding approved and bonds issued
April 2024: Prop P1: Parks Bond approved by voters
Contact Info
Nici Wilson, Interim City Administrator | Email: niciw@pleasanthill.com | (816) 540-3135
Jeff Hull, Director of Parks and Facilities | Email: jhull@pleasanthill.com | (816) 540-3135
Owner’s Representative: Navigate Building Solutions
Design Build Firm: PCC Sports
Design Build Designers: MKEC and Hollis + Miller
Conceptual Design: Clark + Enersen