Updated 4/8
On April 6, 2026 the New Albany Parks and Recreation Team is proud to celebrate a major milestone with our topping out ceremony, bringing together staff, board members, and stakeholders to sign a beam that will forever be part of this building’s history!
With an anticipated late 2026 opening date, the New Albany Fieldhouse & Community Center will total 185,890 square feet and offer an indoor track fieldhouse with basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, in addition to an indoor turf fieldhouse striped for soccer and lacrosse.
The Community Center will host state-of-the-art amenities such as a game lounge, sports simulators, multi-purpose program rooms, AWS Think Big Space, two fitness studios, three outdoor patios, and more.
"In November of 2022, the residents of the New Albany Plain-Local Joint Parks District (NAPLJPD) voted to approve the construction and operation of a multi-purpose fieldhouse and community center on land provided by the City of New Albany. The facility would provide state-of-the-art athletic surfaces for training and competition. The community center portion of the facility would include multi-purpose rooms, fitness areas, technology labs, and art rooms."
"The original construction schedule projected a completion date in late 2025. Due to circumstances outside the control of parks district staff and the design team, the project was forced to slow down. The Fieldhouse and Community Center are now expected to open in Fall of 2026. While we understand the delay is disappointing, the pause has allowed the architectural and construction partners to further refine the design of the facility and identify value engineering opportunities. Our mission is to provide a facility that NAPLJPD residents will be proud to enjoy for generations to come. "
“On behalf of all Board members, staff, and our project partners, we are excited to commence our Fieldhouse and Community Center construction project,” said Richard Williams, Chairman of Parks District Board of Trustees. “We look forward to completing our project in a timely manner and bringing a new and exciting athletic and community venue to New Albany for generations to come.”
With an anticipated 2026 opening date, the New Albany Fieldhouse & Community Center will total 185,890 square feet and offer an indoor track fieldhouse with basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, in addition to an indoor turf fieldhouse striped for soccer and lacrosse.
The Community Center will host state-of-the-art amenities such as a game lounge, sports simulators, multi-purpose program rooms, AWS Think Big Space, two fitness studios, three outdoor patios, and more.
“I’m excited our organization is assisting in the development of such an impressive year-round facility serving the New Albany community,” said Joel Pizzuti, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Pizzuti Companies. “Building on our previous work as Owners Representative for the 53-acre Bevelhymer Park expansion, it’s incredible to watch the city’s continued growth and evolution of such diverse amenities available to residents.”
What amenities are included?
| Space | Square Feet | Space | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Community Room 1 |
850 |
Sports Zone |
2,100 |
|
Community Room 2 |
1,400 |
Game Lounge |
1,100 |
|
Community Room 3 |
1,000 |
Turf Fieldhouse |
66,850 |
|
Art Room 1 |
1,150 |
Court/Track Fieldhouse |
65,000 |
|
Art Room 2 |
725 |
Board Room |
500 |
|
Fitness Room 1 |
1,000 |
Parks Office |
4,000 |
|
Fitness Room 2 |
1,200 |
Front Patio |
1,000 |
|
Think Big Workshop |
1,300 |
Roof Deck |
1,100 |
|
Technology Lab |
800 |
Restrooms |
1400sf of Women’s & Men’s RR, plus 2 Family RR & 6 Single User RR |
|
Serving Kitchen |
525 |
Changing Room/Shower |
2 private changing rooms and showers |
|
Storage/Support |
6,000 |
Misc. (IT, Support, Common Areas, Etc.) |
Approx. 20,000 |
Total Sq. Footage- Approx. 185,000
