After twenty years of quietly acquiring tracts of property along the east side of Airport Road, Hanover Township has finally unveiled plans for a 25-acre park containing four playing fields for soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. Township Manager Jay Finnigan told Supervisors, at their February 28 meeting, that work on the first phase will begin this Spring.
Open space money from Northampton County, a gaming grant from Monroe County and land donations from the Lehigh Valley International Airport is what makes this park possible. According to engineer Jim Milot, two larger fields (108,000 sq ft each) can be used for professional and international events. The other two fields (75,600 sq ft each) are large enough for high school and NCAA games. Each of the fields can also be divided for youth tournaments.
There will also be 210-220 parking spaces.
Finnigan told Supervisors that USA Soccer has approached Township officials, and is interested in funding some of the improvements at the site.
"Long term, I think it's going to be a nice addition to the Township," predicted Finnigan, who added it is possible to extend the park to Weaversville Road, East Allent Township's Bicentennial Park and the five-mile long Nor-Bath Trail.
You can see the sketch plans for yourself below.
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