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Lake Country Soccer Field
The 127-acre Cooper Park was established in 1983 on land donated by the late Harry Cooper and his family. It has since become the largest sports development in the Springfield-Greene County Park Board system, encompassing Lake Country Soccer (opened in 1984), the Cooper Youth Baseball Complex (opened in 1988), Killian Softball Complex (acquired in 1994), and the Cooper Tennis Complex (opened in 1994), along with a walking trail and extensive playground. Cooper Park plays a primary role in hosting more than 50 regional, state, and national tournaments each year. The Cooper Tennis Complex is also home to both Drury tennis programs. In November 2022, the City of Springfield launched a $25 million renovation project at Cooper Park, which included upgrades to the soccer facilities, including new synthetic turf, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, and expanded parking. The project was completed in 2024.
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