Teachers and students are protesting against the city's plan to use McCoy Park for a women's soccer training facility. The rally is being held by the Columbus Education Association and the Columbus City Schools teachers union. The city of Columbus passed legislation two years ago to create an inclusive recreational space at McCoy Park. However, this will not occur at the current proposal for the new women’s training facility, with initial designs showing five soccer fields and a large parking lot along the road. The project's funding includes $25 million from the city and $25m from the county. Some residents have mixed reactions, with some expressing frustration over broken promises from city leadership.