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Introduction <br /> Athletic programs offer many benefits to the City, including promoting the growth <br /> • of businesses and attracting new citizens.As the population continues to rise,the <br /> City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department(PARD)will have to keep u <br /> with the increased demand on park assets, such as the need for additional athletic <br /> . programming and the maintenance of current athletic facilities. Upgrading facilities <br /> (e.g.,the original baseball/softball fields at Gary Park), acquiring land for the <br /> . development of new facilities, and the relocation of facilities(e.g.,the existing fields <br /> • ,` r at Ramon Lucio Park)are a few more ways PARD will need to continue to meet <br /> demands. <br /> Existing Conditions <br /> Set out on Map 3.8, Existing Athletic Fields, on page 82, and Table 3.6, Existing Athletic <br /> Fields, below, are the athletic fields currently located in San Marcos.These athletic <br /> fields include baseball and softball fields and soccer fields. One of the athletic fields <br /> is located in Ramon Lucio Park and is currently in good condition.This park has <br /> undergone several upgrades in the last 10 years, including: <br /> • • Removal of picnic tables <br /> ►.: • • Installation of access point along the river <br /> r <br /> • Installation of riparian restoration zones(fenced areas) <br /> ' • In 2017, new light installations at the baseball fields <br /> The Gary Softball Complex is located next to the entrance of Gary Job Corps and <br /> • IREsAvED across the highway from what used to be the Quail Creek Country Club.The <br /> +c complex contains eight fields total,with four fields making up the adult complex <br /> 6. - <br /> � and four fields making up the Youth Fast Pitch Complex,which was added in 2013. <br /> The adult complex has skinned infields and 300-foot fences;the Youth Fast Pitch <br /> Complex has skinned infields and 225 foot fences. On weeknights from March to <br /> December, the adult complex hosts adult sports leagues.The facility can also be <br /> rented on weekends for practices. In the spring, summer, and fall,the Youth Fast <br /> Pitch Complex hosts youth softball leagues and on the weekends, the facility can be <br /> rented for tournaments. When comparing the two complexes, it is obvious that the <br /> adult complex is in need of upgrades. <br /> Additionally, Dunbar Park installed a new playground and added lights to its <br /> basketball court. Because of these upgrades, this park is considered in good <br /> condition. Similarly,the increase in fields, concession stands, security cameras, and <br /> the 2016 solar installation have all kept the Dudley Johnson/ Randy Vetter/ Five Mile <br /> Dam Park in good condition as well. <br /> Table 3.6,Existing Athletic Fields <br /> BASEBALL/ SOCCER/ <br /> PARK NAME LOCATION ADDRESS SOFTBALL CRICKET <br /> FIELD (#) FIELD (#) <br /> Ramon Lucio Park 601 S CM Allen Pkwy 5 <br /> Dunbar Park 801 W MLK Dr 1 <br /> Dudley Johnson/Randy Vetter/Five Mile 4440 S Old Stagecoach Rd 10 <br /> Dam Park <br /> • 4 • Gary Sports Complex 2600 Airport Hwy 21 8 <br /> TOTAL 14 10 <br /> Chapter 3 I System Analysis, Needs, and Recommendations 81 <br />