The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners has approved the second phase of development of Bay Creek Park off Ozora Road in Loganville.

Phase two construction will include the addition of a 20,000 square-foot lighted skate complex, four lighted tennis courts with shade structures, two lighted half-court basketball courts, an open space area for informal play, 60-ft. picnic pavilion with grill, sand volleyball court, a third playground, two restroom buildings and additional parking. Trails connections to the existing portion of the park will also be built during this phase.

“Bay Creek Park already is a great community gathering place for the greater Grayson area,” said District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau. “These additional amenities will enhance the park’s appeal even more.”

The 153-acre park, opened in 2004, already features the County’s first special-needs ball field and playground, a football field with lighted walking track, seven baseball and softball fields, a second playground and a one-mile paved trail.

Construction will begin in July with completion expected in summer 2009. The construction contract went to Reliant Construction, Inc., for $3.1 million and will be funded through the 2005 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program for parks and recreation.