HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WTVD) — Holly Springs officers are within the planning phases of bringing an leisure advanced to Ting Park. Subsequent week, officers will current an replace to the Holly Springs Park and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Ting Park is a well-liked sports activities and leisure middle for Holly Springs households. There are rows of pickleball and tennis courts, batting cages, a playground, a stadium that hosts baseball video games and live shows, and a soccer subject.
The City desires to construct restaurant and retail choices in an undeveloped two-and-a-half-acre plot of land subsequent to Ting Stadium.
“One thing that may enable people to do issues whereas their children is likely to be at follow or at video games,” stated Holly Springs Improvement Providers Director Chris Hills.
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The enlargement might come because the inhabitants is hovering. The most recent census knowledge exhibits greater than 41,000 individuals reside in Holly Springs, up 67 % from 10 years prior.
“We wish to make it possible for individuals who reside in Holly Springs have causes to remain right here and never have to depart city, in addition to to draw new residents and other people come to city for a ballgame,” stated Hills.
Erin Troublefield grew up in Holly Springs and says she remembers a time when there wasn’t even a grocery retailer on the town. She’s now elevating her circle of relatives there and stated it will be great to have meals choices on the park.
“There’s quite a bit to do right here. We adore it. We come and watch the baseball video games. The children prefer it,” stated Troublefield.
Officers are hoping to get public suggestions someday this summer time and presumably open the bid course of as much as builders within the fall.
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