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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
So, what exactly are we voting on?
On November 3, 2026, Caddo Parish voters will decide whether the Parish can issue up to $60 million in general obligation bonds to help build the proposed Sports Complex.
How much will the Sports Complex cost?
The current project estimate is about $70 million — $60 million would come from the proposed bonds, with about $10 million coming from other funding sources.
Will this raise my taxes?
According to the Parish, the proposal does not create a new tax or increase Parish taxes. The ballot language says there is no estimated increase in the first-year millage rate above the 1.50 mills currently being levied for existing Parish general obligation bonds.
Why does Caddo Parish need a Sports Complex?
The idea is to create more local opportunities for practices, leagues, camps, clinics and tournaments while giving Caddo Parish the ability to compete for larger regional sporting events. The proposal grew out of recommendations in the Parish’s Parks and Recreation planning process.
Where would it be built?
A specific property has not been selected yet. The Parish has recommended the I-20 corridor west of I-49 for further consideration because of interstate access, available land, nearby hotels and restaurants, and room for future development.
What would actually be inside the complex?
Current plans call for a facility of more than 170,000 square feet, with flexible indoor court space that could accommodate about 10 basketball courts or 20 volleyball courts.
The facility is also being planned for activities such as pickleball, gymnastics, boxing, cheerleading, dance, wrestling, martial arts, soccer, weightlifting, tumbling and more.
Can local kids and schools use it too?
Yes. The proposed facility is intended to serve local residents throughout the year, including school teams, youth organizations, recreational leagues, camps, clinics, practices and other community programming.
Is this only for kids?
No. The Parish says the complex is intended to provide opportunities for youth, adults, seniors, families and people with different ability levels.
What kind of economic impact is projected?
Current Parish projections estimate that over five years the complex could generate about 136,500 out-of-town overnight visitors, more than 31,700 hotel room nights and approximately $20 million in direct economic impact.
How would the complex make money?
Projected revenue sources include things like tournaments and event rentals, court rentals, concessions, sponsorships, naming rights, leases and special events. The feasibility materials also include projected operating expenses and revenues for the first several years.
What happens if construction costs go over budget?
The Parish plans to use a Construction Management at Risk, or CMAR, process, which is designed to establish a guaranteed maximum construction price and control cost overruns.
Could this lead to hotels, restaurants or other development nearby?
Possibly. The Parish has discussed the Sports Complex as a potential anchor for additional private development, which could include hotels, restaurants, retail, outdoor sports, aquatics and entertainment. Those additional developments are potential future projects, not guaranteed parts of the bond proposal.
Why can’t the $60 million just be used for roads or the water system?
The proposed bonds are specifically tied to the Caddo Parish Sports Complex project. City of Shreveport roads and the City’s water and sewer system are funded and managed separately, so rejecting the bond proposal would not automatically create a $60 million fund for those City projects.
Where can I see the studies and get more information?
The Parish has published project information, feasibility materials, financial projections and other documents on its official Sports Complex website.
Learn more: caddo.gov/caddosports