Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs
City seeks input on the future of Goldsmith-Schiffman Field
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The City of Huntsville will seek public input Tuesday night on future plans for the historic Goldsmith-Schiffman Field. Councilor David Little, who represents District 2, will hold a public meeting August 12 at 5:30PM, at Optimist Recreation Center.
Here’s what we know:
What does the future hold for Goldsmith-Schiffman Field?
The focus of the meeting will be to review conceptual drawings, discuss renovation plans and seek public input for the facility.
Little will be joined at the meeting Tuesday by City Administrator John Hamilton, General Services Director Ricky Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett and Facilities Projects Manager Chris O’Neil.
Last year, the city approved a design services contract with Foresite Group to begin design work on the Goldsmith-Schiffman Park Development project. Foresite will be responsible for civil engineering and landscape architecture on the park.
The plan for the project includes:
- Pickleball courts
- A grass lawn with space for two flag football fields
- A new concession/restroom building
- A playground
Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, located at 302 Beirne Ave. NE, opened in 1934 as a high school football stadium and functioned as such up until recently. Distinguished by the stone wall that encircles the facility, the field now hosts flag football games.
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