Urban League Aims to Raise $20 Million for West Louisville Sports Complex by September

Track and Field will be the focus of the upcoming Sports and Learning Complex in West Louisville.

Development plans are moving forward at 30th and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, with the Louisville Urban League launching Phase II of the fundraising campaign on Thursday. The complex, which will sit on a 24-acre lot, will feature both an indoor and outdoor track, encouraging people all over the city to utilize the space to grow their skills.

“I live across the street from there now and it’s concrete and weeds,” neighbor Beverly Turner said. “So we’re looking forward to what it will become and what it will do for our neighborhood.”

So, why track and field? Those behind the project said research shows young people who participate in the “equalizing” sport have the highest grades and chances of attending college. They also have the lowest truancy rates. Kids and families were invited to practice their sports skills with a RunJumpThrow event hosted by USA Track & Field ahead of the Urban League’s updates Thursday.

But before they break ground, the Urban League and its partners first need to raise more funds – and they’re passing the baton to the community to help.

So far, the organization has raised more than $17 million for the state-of-art facility, with estimated costs totaling around $35 million.

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