Plans for the future of Colcot Sports Centre and Buttrills Playing Fields are said to be moving to the next stage after more than 700 responses were received to a public consultation.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council says the responses showed strong support for retaining both Barry sites for sport, recreation and community use, alongside investment in their facilities.
There was also opposition among respondents to any future housing development on the sites.
Among the improvements suggested were better changing rooms and accessibility, enhanced facilities for women and girls, upgrades to grass pitches and the refurbishment of the disused artificial turf pitch.
Bringing the artificial pitch back into use emerged as the most popular improvement identified through the consultation, and the Council will now explore potential funding for the work.
Cllr Mark Wilson, Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services, said: "This report presents a step-by-step approach after taking into account extensive consultation feedback from residents.
“That response has been tremendous, and we have listened carefully to the views of residents, clubs and community groups. People have been clear that these sites should remain dedicated to sport, recreation and community use, and that investment is needed to improve the facilities.”
The Council has identified the Cymru Football Foundation, the charitable arm of the Football Association of Wales, as one potential source of funding for improvements to the artificial pitch.
Further funding applications are also planned when the next round of opportunities opens in January.
Cllr Gwyn John, Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Wellbeing, said: "The refurbishment of the artificial turf pitch was identified as a top priority and we are investigating funding options to bring that facility back into use. At the same time, we will continue developing a longer-term vision for both sites, working closely with local people every step of the way."
The Council will carry out further needs assessments, feasibility studies and community engagement as it considers longer-term options for the two sites.
Any future development proposals will then be brought back to the Council's Cabinet for consideration.
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