MARTA Opens New StationSoccer Field in Atlanta
The H.E. Holmes Station site marks the seventh soccer field created by the transit agency and Soccer in the Streets.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Soccer
Live Poll
Should public transit agencies use their property to host community youth sports facilities?
MARTA and Soccer in the Streets have officially opened a new soccer field at the H.E. Holmes Station. The project converts underutilized parking space into a dedicated area for youth to play soccer.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to increase access to youth sports across Atlanta by placing fields directly at transit hubs. The project provides local youth with safe environments to develop teamwork and social-emotional skills.
The H.E. Holmes project represents the seventh active StationSoccer field established since the program's inception. The initiative is celebrating its 10th anniversary of operation.
The players
MARTA
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority operates the public transportation system in the city and partners on urban development projects.
Soccer in the Streets
This non-profit organization works to provide youth in underserved communities with access to sports and character development programming.
Invest Atlanta
This is the official economic development authority for the City of Atlanta that manages tax allocation districts and community funding.
The details
The new field was constructed on underutilized parking lot property to ensure accessibility for residents via public transit. Funding for the development was secured through Invest Atlanta's Westside Tax Allocation District community development initiative.
Timeline
The first StationSoccer field opened at Five Points Station in 2016.
The H.E. Holmes StationSoccer field officially opened on October 21, 2026.
The field is scheduled to begin hosting league soccer matches in 2027.
Season Trajectory
This expansion continues the strategy of integrating youth sports infrastructure into the public transit network established by Invest Atlanta's Westside Tax Allocation District community development initiative. The project follows the pattern set by these developments to utilize transit-adjacent property for community enrichment.
Youth soccer players and their families can now utilize MARTA to travel directly to the H.E. Holmes site for matches. League play is officially scheduled to commence at this location starting in 2027.
The takeaway
By converting unused station land into sports facilities, the city creates accessible recreational hubs for youth who rely on public transit. Families should monitor league scheduling updates as the 2027 season approaches to plan for transport and participation.
What happens next
The H.E. Holmes StationSoccer field will host its first youth league soccer matches during the 2027 season.
Further reading
Learn more about local youth programs in the Atlanta Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rough Draft Atlanta.
Live Poll
Should public transit agencies use their property to host community youth sports facilities?
