Wildcat Park Project Approved by Architectural Review Board

The can proceed with plans the first phase of the Wildcat Park project at , as plans were approved Wednesday by the Architectural Review Board.

Ron DiNardo, ARB chairman, said district architects were able to supply three samples incorporating earth tones into the wall for the concession stand/restroom area.

The district had submitted a gray color palette, which DiNardo said looked too drab, in an effort to tie in with the back of the high school building.

"I think it'll be a better fit when they build it," DiNardo said. "I've used the same gray, but in industrial buildings in an office/warehouse setting. I think you'll get compliments when it's done."

The district plans to seek bids this month for the first phase of the project, which will involve new light poles, the concession stand/restroom building and seating on the home side of the stadium. The stands will still seat about 2,500 people, but the middle area will have seats rather than bleachers.

Similar work is planned for the visitor's side of the stadium, but is contingent on funding and is not expected to be done for a year or two. The nonprofit Wildcat Community Foundation was established to raise money and set a goal of $3 million for various improvements, which also include a plaza area outside of the stadium, new turf field and wrestling area, locker rooms and other upgrades inside the high school.