The Plan
A long-term plan for a better Fairborn Cement Park.
The park upgrade is organized into phases so the community can build momentum over time. Each phase supports a larger vision: better fields, safer facilities, stronger youth programs, and a park that serves Fairborn families for generations.
Scroll to move through the phases — or pick one from the timeline to jump there.Follow the timeline through each phase, from organizing to complete.
Phase 1
What this phase includes
- Issue RFP for Master Plan — completedComplete
- Award contract — completedComplete
- Master Plan delivered — completedComplete
- Establish organization with Greene County Community Foundation — completedComplete
- Develop volunteer organization — in progressIn progress
What happens
Why it matters
How the community can help
Phase 2
What this phase includes
- Field 1
- Field 2
- Bleachers (4)
- Detention basin
- Creek-side stabilization if needed
- Maintenance equipment
- Lighting
- Material storage area
What happens
Why it matters
How the community can help
Phase 3
What this phase includes
- Field 3
- Asphalt parking lot
- Concrete curbing
- Bleachers (2)
- New site exit
- Concession stand
What happens
Why it matters
How the community can help
Phase 4
What this phase includes
- Field 8
- Bleachers (2)
- Football field
- Bleachers (4)
- Retaining wall
- Press box and equipment support
What happens
Why it matters
How the community can help
Phase 5
What this phase includes
- Fields 4, 5, 6 and 7
- Bleachers (8)
- Playground
- Lighting for two fields
What happens
Why it matters
How the community can help
Phase 6
What this phase includes
- Concrete walkways
- Asphalt walkways
- Landscaping
- Parking lot and site lighting
- Shade structures
- Remaining site earthwork
What happens
Why it matters
How the community can help
Planning note
Planning details, timing, and scope are subject to change as the project develops and additional information is confirmed.
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Phase 1
What this phase includes
- Issue RFP for Master Plan — completedComplete
- Award contract — completedComplete
- Master Plan delivered — completedComplete
- Establish organization with Greene County Community Foundation — completedComplete
- Develop volunteer organization — in progressIn progress
What happens
Form the volunteer board and committees, complete and adopt the master plan, and establish the project's partnership with the Greene County Community Foundation.Why it matters
A strong, transparent organization is the foundation everything else is built on.How the community can help
Volunteer for an open role and help spread the word to your neighbors. - 2
Phase 2
What this phase includes
- Field 1
- Field 2
- Bleachers (4)
- Detention basin
- Creek-side stabilization if needed
- Maintenance equipment
- Lighting
- Material storage area
What happens
Construct the first new ballfields with lighting and bleachers, and add the drainage and maintenance facilities a working park needs.Why it matters
Modern, well-drained, well-lit fields mean safer games and more time to play.How the community can help
Give toward the first build, sponsor a field, or offer materials and trades. - 3
Phase 3
What this phase includes
- Field 3
- Asphalt parking lot
- Concrete curbing
- Bleachers (2)
- New site exit
- Concession stand
What happens
Add another ballfield, paved parking, a new exit, more seating, and a concession stand.Why it matters
More capacity and easier access make game days smoother for families and visitors.How the community can help
Pledge a multi-year gift, or sponsor parking, concessions, or a field. - 4
Phase 4
What this phase includes
- Field 8
- Bleachers (2)
- Football field
- Bleachers (4)
- Retaining wall
- Press box and equipment support
What happens
Build a dedicated football field, another ballfield, a retaining wall, and a press box.Why it matters
A real home for Wee Hawks football, with room for more teams to play.How the community can help
Support the football facilities, or volunteer with the program. - 5
Phase 5
What this phase includes
- Fields 4, 5, 6 and 7
- Bleachers (8)
- Playground
- Lighting for two fields
What happens
Add the remaining fields and lighting, plus a playground for younger children and families.Why it matters
Something for every age — not just athletes — so the whole family has a place.How the community can help
Explore a major or naming gift, or help sponsor the playground. - 6
Phase 6
What this phase includes
- Concrete walkways
- Asphalt walkways
- Landscaping
- Parking lot and site lighting
- Shade structures
- Remaining site earthwork
What happens
Add walkways, landscaping, site lighting, a shade structure, and the final site work.Why it matters
A finished, welcoming, accessible park that serves Fairborn for generations.How the community can help
Help fund the finishing touches and the park's long-term care.
Planning note
Planning details, timing, and scope are subject to change as the project develops and additional information is confirmed.
Help move the plan forward.
Every volunteer and every gift helps the community build momentum — phase by phase — toward a park that serves Fairborn for generations.