Garry Middle School Renovation & Nevada Park Upgrades
Renovate Garry Middle School and adjacent Nevada Park to maximize benefit for the school and community
Project Background
To expand evening and off-season use of outdoor recreational space, SPS and Parks is developing at least one all-weather rectangular multi-sport field and one turf baseball/softball infield with practice lighting to serve students within each of SPS’s five neighborhood high school boundaries.
With lights and all-weather turf, both SPS and Parks will use these spaces to respond to our community's increased interest in organized youth sports and adult recreation leagues. These assets will also require less maintenance and lower watering costs.
First fields projects underway this summer
Funding for this project was included in the voter-approved 2025 SPS bond and 2025 Parks levy.
After receiving Progressive Design Build (PDB) approval from the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Project Review Committee in February 2026, Capital Projects staff began developing performance requirement for lighting and artificial turf systems.
During phase one this summer, Shadle Park High School will receive a new all-weather football/soccer field with lights, along with a new baseball infield and dugout. Rogers High School will receive all-weather infields for baseball and softball. Construction is expected to take place from June through early fall 2026.
The improvements are intended to serve both students and the broader community. Across Spokane, demand for youth, adult and senior recreation programs has exceeded available field space, especially in spring and fall when grass fields can be too wet for consistent use.
All-weather turf will help extend the playing season, reduce weather-related closures and provide a smoother, more consistent playing surface. Focused LED lighting will also allow for expanded evening use while directing light downward to minimize spillover.
Together Spokane’s broader field plan will eventually create at least one all-weather rectangular multi-sport field with lights and one turf baseball or softball infield within each of the five high school boundary areas for public use.
Related Projects
North Central High School Modernization
Renovate oldest portions of the building to address issues of efficiency and safety. Upgrade parking and fields.
Ferris Sports Complex
Develop southwest fields with Spokane Youth Sports Association to extend field use and support increased student and community interest in recreational activities.
Shadle Park High School Improvements
he SPS Annual Capital Projects Campaign uses bond funds for necessary facility upgrades and improvements so that each school is safe, secure, and has a useful lifespan.
Merkel Sports Complex Expansion
Develop more fields at the site of former Joe Albi Stadium to double Merkel capacity and support increased student and community interest in recreational activities.
Madison School and Recreation Center at Franklin Park
Build a facility that would co-locate a new Madison Elementary School and an enclosed, publicly accessible multi-use recreational facility adjacent to Franklin Park.
Indoor Public Aquatics Center
Renovate the indoor aquatics facility at Spokane Community College to expand Parks aquatics programming and develop a swimming lesson program for elementary students.
