Recreation

Parks and Recreation.

2020 Promise / Commitment

• • Expand our current walking and biking trials t through ADECA Grants

  • Retain our partnership with the Sports Authority to provide more opportunities for community involvement (Local Recreational tournaments) and to bring in visitors from outside the area for tournaments and events.

  • Expand activities for our Senior Citizens.

  • Expand Recreation Center Hours and Upgrade/Construct a new facility.

2025 Result

• I serve as the Chairman of the Sportsplex Authority, which has brought in over 55,000 people for tournaments and events at the RBC Sportsplex (Per Public Safety experts)

• These events include High School football, Soccer, National Flag Football, NSA Flag Football, Omega Ball, Kite Festivals, and several other events.

• This year, the Sportsplex will host the RBC Drone Show, which Mayor Taylor originated, and will bring in thousands more to RBC.

• As Chairman, I negotiated long-term sponsorships with local and state businesses, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, the UPS Store, Kia, and Alabama Rush.

• As Chairman, I negotiated with the largest youth soccer club in the country (RUSH International) to make the RBC Sportsplex their home. This will bring in even more people for tournaments and camps while assisting our local youth by providing an excellent experience.

• Hosted the Tyler Stovall Sports Camp annually, assisting young people in Baseball, Track, Football, and Soccer while helping with their spiritual development.

• Helped craft legislation that would turn over management of the Sportsplex to Rainbow City.

• Brought in over 1,000 people to the city's first Kite Festival.

• I personally Sponsor Youth Football programs in our area, including the Rainbow City Crimson Panthers.