Paragon Star Sports Complex

To build an athletics experience like no other, you have to do things differently. That’s why Paragon Star has taken the time and put in the effort to find and utilize the most advanced, professional products and technology available. We’ve partnered with numerous leaders in field development, including Brock USAAstroTurfLAND3 StudioMid-America Sports Construction and Musco Lighting, to uniquely design our ten professional-size fields to deliver the highest levels of both quality and safety.

Playing Fields

10 Multi-purpose FIFA Quality Fields

At the heart of our Sports Complex are ten multi-purpose FIFA Quality fields, each with adjacent practice areas, totaling 1,022,180 square feet of carpet, nearly 24 acres. Each field has a 225’ x 360’ playing footprint, excluding safety zones and practice areas. To support these fields, Paragon Star has invested in the following:

• 2,800 linear feet of ball netting

• 20 aluminum player benches (15 ft long with backrests)

• 28 aluminum player benches (8 ft long with backrests)

• 64 goals (20 for 11v11, 12 for 9v9, 16 for 7v7, and 16 for 4v4)

• 2 bench shade structures

 These features collectively ensure a top-tier experience for athletes and spectators alike.

FIELD RENTAL

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Lighting

MUSCO LED Lighting

Paragon Star shines with the installation of MUSCO LED lighting solutions. The Championship Field, Field #1, is illuminated with an impressive 75 footcandles, ensuring optimal visibility and performance for athletes and spectators. The other nine fields feature 50 footcandles, maintaining excellent visibility throughout the facility. In total, the Sports Complex is equipped with 380 LED lights.

 The integration of MUSCO's Control-Link™ Control and Monitoring System makes managing these lights effortless, allowing for seamless scheduling, control, and monitoring. Additionally, Paragon Star offers the Show-Light+™ Entertainment Package, a premium feature favored by elite stadiums nationwide, providing special lighting capabilities and effects for an enhanced entertainment experience.

Technology

Advanced Connectivity and Security

To solidify its position as an elite sports facility, Paragon Star has made substantial investments in the technology infrastructure of the Sports Complex. This includes facility-wide WiFi 6, ensuring seamless connectivity with 1 and 10 gigabit speeds via fiber optic and air fiber connections. Additionally, a comprehensive AI-powered camera system provides after-hours activity notifications and alerts the police when necessary.

SCOREBOARDS

Cutting-Edge Scoreboards

Paragon Star boasts state-of-the art scoreboards, including one large stadium display and four multi-field displays, enhancing the spectator experience. The stadium display, standing 19 feet tall and 39 feet wide with a 10mm dot pitch, delivers crisp visuals and clear graphics. Complemented by a high-definition Electro Voice audio system, it ensures excellent sound quality. The four multi-field displays, each 6.81 feet by 16.40 feet with a 6mm dot pitch, provide vibrant imagery and essential game information. These advanced scoreboards offer an immersive viewing experience, elevating the atmosphere at Paragon Star Sports Complex.

PARKING

Convenient Parking Solutions

The Sports Complex features three spacious parking lots strategically positioned adjacent to the sports fields, providing a total of 1,211 parking stalls for visitors. The North lot, with a capacity of 628 stalls, offers the largest space, ensuring ample parking for attendees. The West lot provides 457 stalls, and the South lot accommodates 126 stalls, collectively guaranteeing easy access to all fields.

AMENITIES

Features for all

While ensuring the best athlete experience on the field remains paramount, Paragon Star is equally dedicated to creating an exceptional environment for all visitors, including families, referees, and spectators. Significant investments have been made to enhance the overall experience:

• Press box with advanced AV capabilities for video streaming and scoreboard facilitation.

• A 10’ wide multi-use sidewalk connecting the Little Blue Trace and Rock Island trails.

• Championship Field bleachers with a seating capacity of 1,100.

• Two climate-controlled, commercial portable restroom trailers.

• Forty outdoor steel patio tables and 160 chairs throughout the complex.

• Multiple beverage vending machines for easy access to refreshments.