Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre £30m upgrade approved
The centrepiece of the proposed development is a large "community hub" building boasting a cafe, gym, multi-function rooms and changing facilities.
Council bosses are also planning "significant improvements" to the Alpine Snowsports Centre, including a new ski lodge with a reception area and party rooms.
Earlier this year architects LK2 released 3D images of the planned improvements.
In a statement, LK2 said the scheme would dramatically increase opportunities for communities across Southampton to boost their level of physical activity.
"Football, tennis, cricket, cycling, netball, and hockey will see improvements in the provision, including the addition of three new artificial grass football pitches and a new sports hall with indoor tennis and netball courts.
"The former boating lake will be transformed into a family zone providing open space access to an outdoor gym, ‘earn to ride’ cycling, skatepark, and children's play.
"Physical activity contributes £39 billion to the UK's economy, a significant portion of which comes from grassroots sport.
"The redeveloped centre will not only improve community sports provision but also create job opportunities and indirectly reduce costs to the NHS by facilitating a healthier, more physically active nation."
