By james art LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Six new multi-purpose fields are coming to Craig Ranch Regional Park with expanded parking and lighting. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Three natural grass fields and three artificial turf fields — the first multi-purpose fields in North Las Vegas — are designed for football, soccer, lacrosse and other events, according to a Monday news release.
Officials from Clark County and North Las Vegas celebrated the groundbreaking near the southeast corner of the park at Craig Road and Commerce Street. A $10.2 million grant from the county made the reusable fields possible, the news release said.
The project was previously scheduled for completion by June 30, 2024, according to information provided by North Las Vegas in late 2023.
“We look forward to the sports tourism this can generate not only in our local community, but in the region,” said Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II.
An additional $1 million grant from the USDA paid for the replacement of invasive tamarisk (salt cedar) trees with native species. This grant also funds the expansion of the North Las Vegas Tree Maintenance Program, the news release said.
“I’m out in the community every day and that’s something that’s very, very important to all of them — especially those with children,” said Ruth Garcia-Anderson, a North Las Vegas council member.
“Because we know the benefits of playing sports. Not to mention the fact that sporting events, especially events that take place in the park, a park like Craig Ranch, brings our community together and we promote unity and connection with each other,” Garcia-Anderson said.
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