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Kids, Inc. Merger Creates New Multi-Sport Complex for Amarillo Youth
A merger and facility development support expanded venues for local youth sports programs.
How we reported this
Kids, Inc. unveiled a $30 million plan to build a state-of-the-art multi-sport complex on 90 acres south of Loop 335, featuring 60 acres of lighted synthetic turf fields for youth sports. This announcement focuses attention on the venues and infrastructure that support Amarillo youth athletics.
Merger Expands Program Reach
Two of Amarillo's largest youth sports programs, Kids, Inc. and TPYSF, merged in 2025 to operate under one umbrella. The combined organization now includes leagues such as the Amarillo Area Rotary Youth Baseball League and West Texas Fastpitch. Kids, Inc., established in 1945, currently serves approximately 16,000 youth annually in Amarillo and surrounding areas through more than 20 sports programs including T-ball, soccer, and flag football. The merger creates a single structure for coordinating these activities across existing and planned venues.
New Complex Details
The proposed complex south of Loop 335 would add substantial synthetic turf capacity with lighting for extended use. This infrastructure would supplement current fields used by the merged programs. The plan directly addresses the need for additional lighted, all-weather surfaces to accommodate the scale of participation already managed by Kids, Inc.
Hockey Participation Trends
Amarillo Ice Sports has grown from 32 registered kids in 2009 to over 1,000 participants in youth and adult leagues today. The Amarillo Wranglers 14U youth hockey team won a World Series at an annual tournament in Odessa. These developments point to increased demand for ice facilities alongside the turf fields outlined in the Kids, Inc. proposal.
The merger and complex plan together indicate continued investment in dedicated spaces for youth sports. Local organizations can now align schedules and resources across baseball, fastpitch, and other programs at both current sites and the future complex south of Loop 335. Families seeking registration details should contact Kids, Inc. directly through its established channels for updates on facility timelines and program access.