Flagler Tourism Council Approves $357,000 Grant for Sports Complex Lighting

The funds will be used to install lights on three soccer fields at the Indian Trails Sports Complex in Palm Coast.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:12pm

A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a soccer game or match, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of greens, blues, and whites, conceptually representing the expansion of the sports complex's capabilities.The new lighting at the Indian Trails Sports Complex will enable the facility to host more evening and nighttime sports events, boosting the region's appeal as a destination for sports tourism.Palm Coast Today

The Flagler County Tourist Development Council has approved a $357,000 grant for the city of Palm Coast to install lights on three soccer fields at the Indian Trails Sports Complex. The funds became available after Flagler Beach abandoned its Beachwalk expansion project.

Why it matters

The new lighting will allow the sports complex to host more events and activities, boosting tourism and economic activity in the area. The investment in sports infrastructure is part of the county's broader efforts to promote Flagler as a destination for sports tourism.

The details

The $357,000 grant will be used to install lighting on three existing soccer fields at the Indian Trails Sports Complex in Palm Coast. The new lights will enable the complex to host more games, tournaments, and other events in the evenings and at night, expanding its capacity and appeal to sports teams and organizers.

  • The Flagler County Tourist Development Council approved the $357,000 grant on April 12, 2026.
  • The lighting installation project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

The players

Flagler County Tourist Development Council

The organization responsible for promoting tourism and overseeing tourism-related funding in Flagler County, Florida.

Palm Coast

The city in Flagler County, Florida, that will receive the grant funding to install lights at the Indian Trails Sports Complex.

Indian Trails Sports Complex

A sports facility in Palm Coast, Florida, that features multiple soccer fields and other athletic amenities.

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What’s next

The city of Palm Coast will begin the lighting installation project at the Indian Trails Sports Complex in the coming months, with the goal of completing the work by the end of 2026.

The takeaway

This investment in sports infrastructure by the Flagler County Tourist Development Council demonstrates the region's commitment to promoting sports tourism and enhancing the recreational opportunities available to both residents and visitors.