The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce celebrated the completion of the Parkview Warsaw YMCA’s K21 Sports Complex with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, July 14. The two turf fields in the complex may be used for soccer, volleyball and other activities.

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By Leah Sander
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WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA’s Parkview Warsaw YMCA location now has another activity to offer people.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting on Friday, July 14, to celebrate the completion of the K21 Sports Complex. Its name is due to the K21 Health Foundation giving more than $400,000 for the project.

It features two enclosed five-on-five turf soccer fields, where people may also play volleyball, dodgeball and other sports. The see-through sides allow parents to watch their kids play, said Kosciusko Community YMCA CEO Jim Swanson.

A fence around the whole complex still needs to be installed, with a special archway to bear the complex’s name.

Participants in the YMCA’s sports leagues, both YMCA members and nonmembers, will use the complex, said YMCA representatives Friday, with them hoping to add some non-league play as well.

A view of one of the turf fields.

Kosciusko Community YMCA CEO Jim Swanson speaks before the ribbon-cutting.

YMCA Director of Operations Bryan Hickerson talks.

YMCA volunteer coach Gustavo Rodriguez speaks.

K21 Health Foundation President and CEO Rich Haddad talks.

YMCA Board President Scott Schneider speaks.