A new youth recreation project is moving ahead in Summerville after City Council approved the purchase of a $142,500 Musco mini-pitch soccer system earlier this year for the Fairway Recreation Center.

The project is being funded through a grant connected to Atrium Health Floyd and its regional foundation, which has supported youth recreation and community wellness efforts across Northwest Georgia.

City Manager Jason Winters told council members the grant requires the city to use a specific package of equipment, including the Musco Mini-Pitch System.

The purchase was approved unanimously by the Summerville City Council in February.

The mini-pitch will serve as a compact, enclosed soccer facility designed for pickup games, organized play, and community programming. City leaders say the project is intended to expand recreational opportunities for local families while encouraging physical activity and outdoor engagement.

The Summerville project is part of a broader regional effort to create more accessible soccer spaces and strengthen community health through recreation. Similar mini-pitch projects in Northwest Georgia have been supported through Atrium Health-related funding partnerships aimed at giving children and families safe places to play.

Earlier this month, the Summerville Recreation Department shared an update on the project’s progress, saying, “The new soccer mini-pitch site has been prepped, and a brand new restroom has been built on site to service the proposed soccer complex once fully completed. We are appreciative of the grants funding this project.”

That update shows visible progress is already underway at the Fairway Recreation Center site as the city moves closer to bringing the new facility online.

City officials say the new mini-pitch will be a major addition to Summerville’s recreation offerings and another investment in quality of life for residents across Chattooga County.