Fields of Dreams: Massive Millbrook sports complex opens

Marty Roney, Montgomery Advertiser
Updated ·1 min read

MILLBROOK – The Fields at 17 Springs, a massive multi-sports complex in Millbrook, celebrated the opening of its first phase Tuesday evening.

Announced in July 2020, the sprawling site covers about 120 acres and plans are for construction to cover three phases. Phase one includes soccer fields as well as tennis and pickle balls courts. Activities on the fields have been going on for several months.

Tennis courts are seen during the grand opening and ribbon cutting for phase one of the Fields at 17 Springs, a massive sports complex, in Millbrook, Ala., on Tuesday evening August 15, 2023.
Tennis courts are seen during the grand opening and ribbon cutting for phase one of the Fields at 17 Springs, a massive sports complex, in Millbrook, Ala., on Tuesday evening August 15, 2023.

Phase two includes the construction of a field house that will house four basketball courts and up to six volleyball courts. Plans also include the construction of a track and football gridiron, baseball and softball fields, multipurpose fields, concession areas and green spaces. Oh, and a large pond, too. About 20 acres are reserved for commercial development.

The complex is on Alabama 14, near the Grandview Road intersection.

Phase one of the Fields at 17 Springs, a massive sports complex, held is grand opening in Millbrook, Ala., on Tuesday evening August 15, 2023.
Phase one of the Fields at 17 Springs, a massive sports complex, held is grand opening in Millbrook, Ala., on Tuesday evening August 15, 2023.

The cost when the project was announced was estimated at about $35 million. Partners including the City of Millbrook, the Elmore County Commission, the Elmore County Board of Education, the Elmore County Economic and Development Authority and the Grandview YMCA are paying for the complex.

The complex gets its name from the abundance of artesian wells and overflowing springs on the property.

Milbrook Mayor Al Kelley speaks during the grand opening and ribbon cutting for phase one of the Fields at 17 Springs, a massive sports, complex in Millbrook, Ala., on Tuesday evening August 15, 2023.
Milbrook Mayor Al Kelley speaks during the grand opening and ribbon cutting for phase one of the Fields at 17 Springs, a massive sports, complex in Millbrook, Ala., on Tuesday evening August 15, 2023.

Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@gannett.com.

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