Council approves contract for Sports Complex

Published on April 10, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Fayetteville City Council voted unanimously to approve the construction contract for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex during a special city council meeting on April 8. The contract was awarded to Group III Management in the amount of $13.6 million.

This multi-million sports complex will feature twelve baseball fields, a multi-use building with restrooms, concessions, office space and an open-air pavilion, as well as a maintenance building to support ongoing operations. A secondary concession and restroom facility will also be located on the northern side of the parking area.

Construction will soon begin at the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex site near I-295 on McArthur Road, following a 50-year lease agreement signed in 2022 between the City and Fort Bragg for approximately 70 acres of land to build the complex.

This project is part of the 2016 parks and recreation bond referendum approved by voters.

Fayetteville City Council continues to invest in parks and recreation opportunities for residents to enjoy, while positioning the City as a destination for competitive sports in the region.

The City will soon break ground for the sports complex, while a new tennis center featuring a championship court is set to open in May. The 6,594-square-foot tennis center features 11 tennis courts, one of which will be used as a championship competition court, four pickleball courts, locker rooms, a lounge, a learning area and a pro shop.

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