Fieldhouse Planning Update
Planning continues to advance on Lee’s Summit’s new multi-court sports fieldhouse, a major addition to the community’s recreational infrastructure. The project is nearing its final design phase, with construction bidding expected to open in March or April. If bidding and contracting proceed as planned, construction would begin in late summer or early fall of this year, with an anticipated opening in late summer or early fall 2027.
The proposed 98,000-plus-square-foot facility is designed to significantly expand court capacity for youth and adult athletics. Current plans include:
• Ten regulation basketball courts
• Fourteen regulation volleyball courts
• Grab-and-go concession area
• A 250-person meeting and event space
• Office space for fieldhouse operations and Parks and Recreation administrative staff
During a recent joint meeting of the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Board, officials reviewed updated renderings and a design fly-through showcasing open court layouts, wide spectator viewing areas, and efficient circulation throughout the building. The fieldhouse is one of the largest construction projects undertaken by LSPR in recent years and will serve as a regional hub for court sports, tournaments, and community programming.
The construction budget is currently estimated at approximately $24 million, funded through the voter-approved 1/4-cent sales tax dedicated to parks capital projects. The fieldhouse will be built on an 8.5-acre site within the Oldham Village development, located near the U.S. Highway 50 and Missouri Route 291 interchange.
Once complete, the fieldhouse will provide a much-needed central location for local youth leagues, regional visitors, and families seeking consistent and high-quality court space. The expansion will help reduce the challenge of finding available gym space throughout the city and strengthen Lee’s Summit’s position as a regional destination for indoor sports.
LSPR will continue to share updates on design, construction, and project milestones as development progresses.