Plymouth Jr-Sr High School Girls Softball Complex

Plymouth, Indiana

JPR was engaged by Plymouth Jr-Sr High School to explore conceptual upgrades to the school’s girls softball facilities, which are uniquely located within Centennial Park — public land owned and managed by the City of Plymouth’s Parks Department. Although the school rents the field and assists with maintenance, it does not own the property, which required a creative, partnership-minded approach to future facility improvements.

The conceptual designs aimed to modernize the experience for both athletes and spectators by integrating a new press box with restrooms and concessions, resolving the current challenge of restroom access being located across the park. Improvements also included new fencing, batting cages, additional seating, and upgrades to meet ADA accessibility standards —enhancing both functionality and inclusivity.

Site-specific challenges played a key role in the design strategy. The team worked to minimize potential conflicts with field lighting and nearby public utilities, ensuring utility access remained feasible. The design also respected Centennial Park’s role as a central community hub, especially during the annual Blueberry Festival — one of Indiana’s largest events. To that end, concepts were developed with a compact footprint that would preserve essential staging areas used by festival vendors and performers.

The proposed press box features a contemporary, low-maintenance design using modern metal cladding —delivering durability and clean architectural lines without mimicking neighboring structures. While distinct in character, the design remains contextually appropriate within the park setting. With traditional school funding unavailable due to the field’s public ownership, the conceptual package was developed to help support private fundraising and potential grant applications and efforts — giving the school and its athletes a tangible vision for what the future may hold.

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