WHAT:       The City of Little Rock, Little Rock Parks & Recreation, Arkansas United Soccer Club members and Little Rock Lacrosse will celebrate the official opening of a new five-field sports complex for practice and regular play.  

WHO:         Mayor Mark Stodola

                 City Director Lance Hines

Little Rock Parks & Recreation Director Truman Tolefree

Members of the Little Rock Lacrosse League

Members of the Arkansas United Soccer Club

WHERE:     11101 Highway 300

Roland, Ark.

WHEN:       Saturday, Nov. 15

10 a.m.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Nov. 12, 2014) – The Natural Steps Sports Complex represents a $1.1 million investment by the City of Little Rock. The complex will provide west Little Rock residents convenient access to athletic fields and supporting amenities. Construction on the project began in early 2014 and fields were completed in September. Three of the fields are designated for soccer and two for lacrosse youth league play. The project represents a new collaborative effort between the City of Little Rock and local sports leagues, by partnering with Arkansas United Soccer Club and Little Rock Lacrosse League on the maintenance and scheduling of the fields.

The complex has the capacity to expand to an eight-field complex with the other amenities such as pavilions, restrooms, fishing, trails and picnic areas.