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Aug 26, 2026 · Context

Kids, Inc. reports Rockrose Sports Park construction ahead of schedule

NewsChannel 10 reported that construction of the 36 acres of turf fields was ahead of schedule, with completion projected for late March or early April, and that costs had reached $40 million, raised privately by Kids, Inc.^[1]

Jimmy Lackey Kids, Inc.

Downtown & development

What the sources say

⚠ Sources differ
Reported costs for the Kids, Inc. Rockrose Sports Park differ.
Reported value 1[2][3]
Cost
$30,000,000
The 2023 TIRZ #3 plan and NewsChannel 10's October 2025 groundbreaking report describe a $30 million complex.
Reported value 2[1]
Cost
$40,000,000
NewsChannel 10 reported in August 2026 that costs had reached $40 million.
✓ Verified
NewsChannel 10 reported on August 26, 2026 that construction was ahead of schedule, with completion projected for late March or early April, and that the park will have 1,600 parking spots, two tackle football fields, eight flag football fields, eight baseball and softball fields and 19 multipurpose fields, paid for with money Kids, Inc. raised privately. In October 2025 it had reported completion was expected by summer 2027. ^[1]^[3]

Sources

1.Kids, Inc. Rockrose Sports Park construction ahead of schedule — KFDA NewsChannel 10, Aug 26, 2026 · retrieved Oct 16, 2026newsIndependentStates: "Kids, Inc. broke ground in October 2025 on 36 acres of turf playing fields"; "with costs reaching $40 million for the sports park"; "the projected completion date is set for late March or early April."
2.South Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Final Project and Financing Plan (August 3, 2023) — City of Amarillo, Aug 3, 2023 · retrieved Oct 16, 2026primarySubject-authoredStates: "The TIRZ area encompasses approximately 1,046 acres"; "TIF Expiration: 12/31/2042"; "$15.3M of tax increment financing revenue ($9.7M NPV)"; "Total estimated cost of infrastructure improvements is $45.8M"; participation "reduced to 50% in year 11".
3.Kids Inc. holds groundbreaking for Rockrose Sports Complex — KFDA NewsChannel 10, Oct 7, 2025 · retrieved Oct 16, 2026newsIndependentStates: "Kids Incorporated held the groundbreaking of Rockrose Park"; "this $30 million dollar complex"; "Rockrose Sports Park is expected to be completed by Summer 2027." Published Oct. 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM CDT.