Freedom Park, which has served the community since 1972, will soon take on a new look and add amenities. The park recently closed to make way for two simultaneous improvement projects.

The first project includes the construction of six lighted replica ball fields. The second project will include the renovation of two little league fields, a building for concessions and restrooms and two new soccer fields. A perimeter fence, exercise area, walk and jogging path, a skate park, events platform and an adaptive recreation area will be constructed along with shade structures, security lighting and parking.

While the majority of the park is now closed, the little league ball fields will remain open for seasonal play through October and the Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool will reopen in 2009 for swim team  and community use.

The two projects will take approximately 14 months to complete.

Improvement projects are also underway at Lorenzi and Jaycee Parks and Stupak Park recently closed to make way for a larger Stupak Community Center.