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needs of the area it served (i.e. seniors, youth, etc.) Although this arrangement may spread the <br />department resources, it will better serve the population by providing accessible <br />recreation /programs. <br />Related to recreational activity centers, the City is also in need of a facility for cultural <br />programming, including the arts. This center could serve the dual role of servicing a specific <br />locale within San Marcos, but also act as an anchor for cultural programming throughout the <br />City. <br />Baseball Fields /Softball Fields <br />Based on the current population, the City deficit for baseball /softball is approximately 8 -10 <br />fields. With the redevelopment of the Gary Sports Complex the city will be working to fulfill the <br />need. These fields will help increase potential sports tourism, which is an overall goal for the <br />city. Community input indicated that practice -level or league play fields are greatly needed. <br />Priority was also given to development of a sports- oriented complex on the south, southwest <br />portion of the ETJ. <br />Soccer Fields <br />The additional soccer fields being constructed at Five Mile Dam are helping the city provide an <br />adequate level of soccer fields for a city of its size (1 per 3,000 people). Soccer fields are a great <br />way to attract regional and state tournaments. Multiple large -scale soccer venues are <br />encouraged. <br />Courts (Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis) <br />Court sports such as basketball are needed throughout the community. The City currently <br />provides approximately 1 per 6,000 people, but could handle 1 per 5,000 by adding facilities <br />into neighborhood parks. <br />Volleyball is generally less used, but in a town with a young, active population sand volleyball <br />could be of benefit. Similar to basketball, volleyball works best in groups within neighborhood <br />or community parks. The City currently has a deficit of 4 -5 based on national <br />recommendations. <br />Tennis courts are being provided at 1 per 6,000 people, which is approximately 3 -times lower <br />than national guidelines (1 per 2,000 people). The redevelopment of the Rio Vista courts will <br />potentially add interest to a sport already in demand. It is recommended that the City look at <br />implementing an additional tennis facility of similar size. <br />79 <br />