PROSPER, TX – February 16, 2024 – The community is invited to the Raymond Community Park groundbreaking ceremony on February 22 at 10 a.m. at the northwest corner of First Street and Coit Road in Prosper, Texas. Parking for the ceremony will be available at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 420 S. Coit Rd., at the southwest corner of First Street and Coit Road.
Raymond Community Park, spanning approximately 67 acres, is named in honor of the late Dudley Raymond, who served as Prosper’s Parks & Recreation Director from 2016 to 2021. Raymond Community Park will feature a large 400-space lighted parking lot, a lighted baseball 4-plex facility with restroom and concession building, pickleball and tennis courts, a playground, and multi-use practice fields.
“Raymond Community Park will be an extremely important component of the Town’s park system. The park fills a need for the southeast part of Town and the additional athletic fields will help our youth sports organizations to be able to offer more opportunities to Prosper’s youth,” said Dan Baker, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Construction on Raymond Community Park began in December 2023 and is expected to continue for approximately 15 months, with completion anticipated in Spring 2025. The project's Design Consultant is Dunaway, based in Fort Worth and Dean Construction serving as the Construction Manager.
Dudley Raymond's dedication to enhancing Prosper's Parks and Recreation system has been instrumental in building an outstanding parks system. Raymond’s belief in the power of parks to build great communities and enrich lives will be honored through the development and enjoyment of Raymond Community Park for generations to come.
Key features of Raymond Community Park include:
- Large 400-space lighted parking lot
- Lighted baseball 4-plex facility with restroom and concession building
- Pickleball and tennis courts
- Playground
- Multi-use practice fields
For more information about parks and trails in Prosper, please visit the Parks & Trails page on the Town of Prosper website. Construction updates for Raymond Community Park can also be found on the Capital Improvement Program Dashboard page at prospertx.gov.
Media Contact: Todd Rice | O: 972-569-1025 | trice@prospertx.gov
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