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5. Sports Complex 945 Many participants voiced concern over the lack of facilities for children and youth to meet, exercise and play safely. Tennis courts were recommended by some; softball fields for girls was also mentioned. A teen recreation center received a lot of support as well. There are currently no lighted basketball courts in the city. Serious review of these needs and a search for a suitable site raised the possibility of a single complex housing all these features on a tract of land near Paris High School. Six lighted tennis courts, two lighted basketball courts and three girls softball fields (also lighted) are needed to meet present demand. This project could be developed in phases. Estimated Cost (Exclusive of Land) Six lighted tennis courts ..... ............................... $ 160,000 Two lighted basketball courts . ............................... $ 35,000 Three softball fields (lighted) .. ............................... $120,000 Recreation center gym /assembly /weights /aerobics .... $400,000 to $2,000,000 6. Pave Parking Areas Many of the parks have gravel or dirt parking facilities. New driveways in Paris must be dust -free and thus paved. Paving the parking areas will bring them into compliance with current standards, improve drainage, promote usage of the parks, and improve handicapped and elderly access. Estimated Cost .......... ............................... $25,000 to 125,000 7. Security Lighting All parks should be furnished with minimal security lighting to provide safe usage at night, and reduce vandalism and crime. Estimated Cost ................... ............................... $70,000 8. Restroom Facilities Presently, there are public restrooms only at one public park. The city currently rents portable toilets during the summer months for between $6,000 and $8,000 per year. Permanent vandal resistant restrooms should be built that meet accessibility standards for the handicapped. They should be lockable, well lighted and of course well maintained. Vandal resistant lighting is also a must. Because they are so susceptible to vandalism, restrooms should be built in high use parks such as Wade, Culbertson, Oak, and Record. -26-