09/02/2026
I-70 Golf Range along East Patrick Street in Frederick has permanently closed, marking another major change at the property where a professional cricket stadium is proposed.
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Back in April 2025, we let you know about plans for a proposed cricket stadium at the Gateway Property along East Patrick Street. Now, more than a year later, the project has taken another significant step forward.
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The Frederick City Council voted 5–1 on August 6 to rezone 24.33 acres of the Gateway Property from General Commercial to Institutional for a Special Events Center. The new zoning can allow a venue of up to 25,000 seats, although Washington Freedom’s current concept calls for approximately 10,000 (including 5,000 fixed seats and 5,000 lawn seats).
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The approval does not mean construction is beginning immediately. This was a rezoning approval, and the proposed stadium still faces additional design, permitting, transportation and other implementation steps before construction could move forward.
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With I-70 Golf Range now permanently closed, another visible change is taking place at the Gateway Property as plans for the proposed cricket venue continue to progress.
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We will continue following the project as new details are released.
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