Here’s an update on some of the city of Greenville’s recreation and facility projects.
Public safety complex
The city’s new public safety complex, at 204 Halton Road, is on track to be completed by July. Renovation costs for the 126,000-square-foot building are $16.1 million.
The six-story complex will consolidate multiple city departments including the headquarters for the Greenville Police Department and Greenville City Fire Department. The municipal court will also move into the complex along with the city’s management and budget department.
Nicholtown Community Center
A $4.3 million renovation and expansion is planned for the Nicholtown Community Center at 112 Rebecca St. Construction is anticipated to begin in August and take one year to complete.
Preliminary designs for the revitalized center are in the process of being created. The city is conducting stakeholder meetings to finalize the plans.
Mayberry Field
Mayberry Field, a new baseball field coming to Unity Park, is currently in the design stage. It will feature grandstand bleachers, batting tunnels, concession stands, dugouts and more.
The $3.5 million project will be completed through a public-private partnership between the city and private donors. Jeff Waters, the city’s senior capital projects manager, said the goal is to have the field finished by early 2025.
Mayberry Field Option 1. Rendering by GMC
Mayberry Field Option 2. Rendering by GMCGower Park
Construction of Gower Park’s new pickleball, tennis and basketball courts will be complete by late March. The project cost $1.45 million.
Along with the upgraded courts, the project also includes repaving and restriping Evelyn Avenue, installing new LED court lights and adding three new shade structures and 10 benches.
Cleveland Park courts
Renovations are planned for Cleveland Park’s tennis and basketball courts. The $1.3 million project includes adding two pickleball courts, six new tennis courts and one basketball court. Parking improvements will also be done near the courts.
Designs for the project have been completed. Construction is expected to begin by early spring 2024 and finish by quarter three of 2024.
