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Softball Field of the Year

Winner:  Bryan Parks and Recreation Department, Sam Paradowski, Athletic Field Foreman

The Bryan Regional Athletic Complex softball fields were dedicated March 27, 1987. The softball complex includes four fields, concession stand, playground, concrete parking lot, restrooms, officials changing room and maintenance shop. The complex was constructed utilizing some of the highest standards at the time and remain four of the finest softball fields in the state.

The heavy clay soils native to this post oak savannah area of the state are dominant throughout the complex. To counteract these poor draining soils, the entire field portion of the complex is contoured to provide positive sheet flow drainage. The draining is also improved by a pump assisted sub-surface drainage system, which allows quick re-entry onto the field. All fields have skinned infields and Common Bermuda outfields. The field fencing incorporates 9 gauge chain link set in an 18’ wide concrete mow strip.                                    

Three seasons are played annually at the complex. These seasons incorporate 10 months of the year. Each field hosts over 500 games per year. The complex has hosted numerous regional, state, and national tournaments over the years. Grading of the complex by these tournament players and officials has consistently been excellent. After 16 years of operation, the complex’s amenities are still mostly state of art and have served the community well.