Exploring Abandoned Columbus Ohio: Cooper Stadium
The final game was played on Sept. 1, 2008: The Toledo Mud Hens beat the Clippers, 3-0.
As of May 1, 2008, a proposal to turn the site of Cooper Stadium into an auto racing facility was being considered.[5] This is not a completely new use for the facility, as the parking lot south of the stadium has been used for Sports Car Club of America and autocross racing as well as motorcycle training.
On June 27, 2011, the Columbus City Council voted to rezone the site to allow for a racetrack to be built.[6]
Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment approved 4-0 on December 20, 2011 for a special permit that will clear the way for developer Arshot Investment to build a half-mile racetrack, automotive research and technology center. Arshot plans to spend up to $40 million to develop the 47-acre site.[7]
Rumored plans also include a $22 million overhaul to eventually become the OHSAA stadium for most outdoor events (baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, etc.). This would then make Cooper Stadium a multi-purpose stadium. *From: Wikipedia
Since we visited in Feb 2014 and nothing had appeared to been done yet, I am not sure if the plans will still be followed through.
Love, Cortnie
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