The Charlie Ward Champions Ranch, a new sports complex set to be built in Southeast Tallahassee, is one step closer to becoming a reality. The project, which is named after former FSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward, would cover 109.36 acres and include multi-sport fields, courts, a golf course, a driving range, walking trails, and park areas. Additionally, about 1/3 of the property would be designated for retail and event space.
The proposed sports complex would be located near the intersection of Capital Circle Southeast and Woodville Highway. The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission recently voted to recommend rezoning the area to make way for the project. One resident, Miesha Barrington, expressed her excitement about the prospect of the new sports complex. As a parent of five, she frequents Four Oaks Park, located a few miles away from the proposed site. Barrington believes having a new place where her kids can play sports and enjoy outdoor activities will be a welcome addition to the community.
Pickleball player Spencer Duffey also shared his enthusiasm for the project, mentioning that having a new sports complex in the neighborhood would offer more options for recreational activities. While the project has received initial approval from the planning commission
