Roswell youth soccer families waiting out months of construction at Grimes Bridge Park are close to getting their fields back: crews began laying artificial turf on Field #2 the week of July 7, with the city confirming the milestone in a Tuesday, July 21 project update.
The two soccer fields are on track to reopen for the fall 2026 season, according to the city's RoswellConnections.com posting. Roswell's Select soccer programs through the Developmental Players League require a full-size artificial turf field, adding urgency to the timeline. The city noted in its December 2025 project announcement that completing the work matters as the Atlanta region prepares for increased soccer participation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The project, funded by the voter-approved 2022 Parks Bond Program, carries a construction contract of about $3.56 million awarded to Precision Turf, LLC. Roswell City Council approved that contract at its Tuesday, October 28, 2025 meeting. The bond program itself was part of a $179.6 million general obligation bond package Roswell voters passed in November 2022.
The fields originally went in during the early 2000s on native soil and granite bedrock, a combination that made drainage difficult and led to frequent closures after rain. The rebuild addresses that with new stormwater controls and rehabilitation of the on-site detention pond.
What's been done
Since construction started in January 2026, crews have rebuilt the retaining wall dividing the upper and lower fields (completed June 2026), constructed a new plaza area outside the fields, restored the detention pond, and advanced stormwater improvements throughout the project area. The Roswell Recreation Commission's July 2026 capital project report listed the project at 50% completion as of July 9.
What's left
Over the coming weeks, crews will finish installing the three-layer turf system on Field #2 while completing grading on the lower field and constructing remaining stormwater controls. Landscaping and replanting of 28 trees will follow in fall 2026, when conditions favor plant survival. A total of 103 trees were removed during construction, including 95 in and around the detention pond.
The turf system matches what's already installed at Roswell Area Park, East Roswell Park, and Groveway Park. It carries an eight-year manufacturer warranty and an expected lifespan of about 10 years. The city estimates the switch from natural grass will save roughly 29 staff hours per week from February through November.
What park visitors need to know
The parking lot at Grimes Bridge Park remains closed, and a temporary traffic pattern is in effect. Visitors should follow posted signage. The Adult Recreation Center on site remains open and accessible during construction.
Kyle Patterson and Corinne Valentine are listed as city project leads in the Recreation Commission's July report. The city said it will continue posting updates on RoswellConnections.com as the project approaches its fall reopening.
