The city of Bay City will construct new lighted soccer fields at Hardeman Park with help from a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $580,000 in matching contributions from the city and private donations, will allow Bay City to build eight new soccer fields to better support its growing youth soccer program. The project also has added restrooms and renovated the existing teen center at the site. The city will add energy-efficient lighting on four of the fields. After the lights are in place, park hours will be extended to 10 p.m., which will provide time for more games and tournaments.