Inter Atlanta FC (IAFC) is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all players, families, and spectators at our fields. To support this commitment, the club convened a Safety Committee last spring, composed of parent volunteers, to address key safety concerns. Over the summer, the committee focused on improving field safety, particularly during peak traffic hours at AZ and other practice fields.

The Safety Committee has been working diligently to identify challenges and develop solutions to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Our primary goal is to protect players and families arriving and leaving the fields. We kindly ask that all members of our community follow the updated safety protocols to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone.

Cars at all fields

1. Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians in areas around the fields. 
2. Only stop and drop players at designated areas; randomly stopping/dropping players along active roadways (including the driveway) is dangerous and disruptive to traffic flow in and out of the parking lot or the street. 
3. Encourage carpools; coordinate with other players in your timeslot not just on your team when possible

Cars at AZ

1. Do not stop/drop players in the active driveway, proceed through the parking lot and drop at designated points. Cars must proceed all the way through the lot, no three-points turns. 
2. Consider using the PATH at Clifton Street or the parking lot at Toomer Elementary to park and walk to the fields; IAFC is exploring the feasibility of installing a gate connecting the parking lot to the PATH.

Pedestrians at all fields

1. Walk responsibly and watch for car traffic.
2. Cross at designated areas; we are developing a system for this.
3. Parents should NOT drop young players on the opposite side of the street from any fields so they are crossing unattended; please use the parking lot or drop players on the side of the street (closest to the field).
4. Do not walk in active driveways.

Pedestrians at AZ

1. IAFC will be opening a *south gate along Arizona Ave, closer to the clubhouse/field 1 for players/spectators. 
2. Do not walk in the driveway; use the gate entrances into the fields. There will be signs in place to help direct pedestrians to the gate entrances: north gate (near field 3) or *south gate (near field 1) of the complex. 
3. * please note: There are a couple stairs up to the south gate, and a small incline up to field level. If you need on-grade access, please use the north gate, near field 3 OR the parking lot access point. 
4. Consider using the PATH at Clifton Street or the parking lot at Toomer Elementary to park and walk to the fields; IAFC is exploring the feasibility of installing a gate to the PATH and there will be updates on this soon

Arizona Ave Field Parking/Pedestrian Plan

Coan Field Parking & Pickup/Drop-off

Toomer Elementary Parking & Pickup/Drop-off

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to enhance safety at all of our locations. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Safety Committee at safety@interatlantafc.com.