Play ball! Norwalk shows off their new sports complex

New tonight – A massive new sports complex in Norwalk is changing the game and bringing in millions of dollars. KCCI’s Scott Carpenter shows us the incredible features in this multi- million-dollar facility, making it stand out from the rest. (Scott Carpenter / KCCI) < THIS 300 MILLION DOLLAR SPORTS FACITLITY SITS ON 70 ACRES. IT’S A GAME CHANGER FOR NOT JUST FOR THE ATHLETES AND THEIR PARENTS- BUT ALSO THE CITY OF NORWALK > (Casey Scheidel / Iowa Sports Turf) <10:32:15 WE DO NOT OPERATE ON – ‘IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME’ – WE WANT A CONCEPT AND PLACE FIRST THAT’S GOING TO WORK BEFORE WE BUILD IT 10:32:24> The view from Sky 8 shows Norwalk’s new sports complex. These Huge synthetic fields – and indoor facility only tell part of the story. (Casey Scheidel / Iowa Sports Turf) <10:19:55 WE TAKE SOME UNIQUE THINGS, ADD TECHNOLOGY INTO THAT THEN YOU WANT TO COME TO DES MOINES METRO TO PLAY AT OUR SPORTS COMPLEXES 10:20:03> It’s also equipped with video boards, streaming capabilities for every game and a different way to grab a snack at the ballpark. (Casey Scheidel / Iowa Sports Turf) <10:22:57 BEEP OKAY IT OPENS FOLLOW ME IN 10:22:59> This is an Amazon go store. <NAT OF OPENING DOOR OR BEEP> Anybody who wants a snack walks in – scans their card – and grabs whatever they want- (Casey Scheidel / Iowa Sports Turf) <10:23:48 WHEN I EXIT AND I GET 10 FEET OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING IT AUTOMATICALLY CHARGES MY CREDIT CARD AND OFF I GO 10:23:54> A new school for student atheltes called TPH Academy will call this spot home in the summer- This space will be a courtyard, flanked by a golf Simulator and bar, a spa and a brand new Mullets restaurant over looking the fields. Right over here are Norwalk’s first hotels – which will have another retail space next door. (Casey Scheidel / Iowa Sports Turf) <10:32:35 THESE RETAIL BUSINESSES ARE ALL GOING TO COME BASED ON THE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC AND THE SUCCESS OF THIS SPORTS COMPLEX 10:32:41> The indoor facility will be ready by early April – but they’re already hosting outdoor sports- Norwalk Economic Director – Hollie Zajicek – says this large investment – is already paying off. (Hollie Zajicek / Norwalk Economic Director) <10:14:42 WE FOUND THAT ONE TOURNAMENT OR ONE EVENT SUCH AS THE IOWA STATE SOCCER CUP THAT WAS HELD HERE LAST YEAR BRINGS IN 1 MILLION DOLLARS JUST FOR ONE EVENT 10:14:51> City leaders say the majoirty

Norwalk’s new sports complex sits on 70 acres and comes with a price tag of $300 million.It features massive synthetic fields, streaming capabilities, an “AmazonGo” store, a brand-new Mullets restaurant, a golf simulator and Norwalk’s first hotels. Norwalk city officials say the majority of the construction on the property should be done by June. Watch the video above to see a tour of the new facility.» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

NORWALK, Iowa —

Norwalk’s new sports complex sits on 70 acres and comes with a price tag of $300 million.

It features massive synthetic fields, streaming capabilities, an “AmazonGo” store, a brand-new Mullets restaurant, a golf simulator and Norwalk’s first hotels.

Norwalk city officials say the majority of the construction on the property should be done by June.

Watch the video above to see a tour of the new facility.

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