Windsor Closes Facilities at Future Legends Sports Complex Due to Safety Concerns
Windsor, Colo. — Safety Concerns Lead to Closure of Future Legends Sports Complex Facilities
In a significant turn of events, the Town of Windsor has deemed parts of the Future Legends Sports Complex unsafe, resulting in the closure of key facilities, including the sports dome, collegiate stadium, and pickleball courts. This decision follows the developers’ bankruptcy filing in October 2024, raising concerns among local athletes and families.
On Monday, Windsor officials declined to renew the temporary certificates of occupancy (TCOs) for the affected areas, citing unresolved safety issues. A sign at the complex now warns visitors that these facilities are "deemed unsafe."
Windsor Town Manager Shane Hale explained the rationale behind the decision. "We started issuing the TCOs back in January 2023, based on the representation that they would finish the project," Hale stated. "If they made progress, we wouldn’t be having this conversation." However, he noted that problems such as inadequate lighting, insufficient fencing around water bodies, and sanitation issues in restrooms remained unaddressed.
"We have to err on the side of public safety," Hale emphasized.
Local parent Tanner Hayes, whose son plays soccer at the complex, expressed his concerns about the impact on youth sports. "It was really awesome to have the indoor facilities, especially in spring when the weather can be unpredictable," he said. With the sports dome now closed, teams will face challenges finding alternative indoor practice spaces in northern Colorado, where options are limited. "We’re going to have to be creative and come up with space so they can all practice and compete," Hayes added.
In response to the town’s actions, Jeff Katofsky, owner of Future Legends Sports Complex, defended the facility’s safety. "Future Legends is safe. It is safe to play. The Town of Windsor deemed it so in issuing Temporary Certificates of Occupancy in January 2023," Katofsky asserted. He claimed that nothing has changed regarding the facility’s safety, attributing the town’s decision to reasons that are now subject to litigation.
Despite the ongoing dispute, Hale remains hopeful about the complex’s future. "I think it has a lot of potential for attraction. It just hasn’t lived up to that potential yet," he said. He urged the developers to update their building permits and complete the project to ensure safety and functionality.
As the community grapples with the implications of these closures, the focus remains on finding solutions that prioritize safety while supporting local sports and recreation.
