FARGO, N.D. – Phase I of the Fargo Parks Sports Center officially opened to the public on June 3. This multipurpose community recreation facility will accommodate nearly any indoor sport, activity, tournament, or special event and will span more than 390,000 square feet of indoor space.
According to a news release, The Fargo Parks Sports Center will address a critically unmet community need for indoor recreation facilities to serve Fargo and the surrounding region. The first phase of the Sports Center will include one full-size turf field, an elevated walking track, four hardwood courts, multiple community and meeting rooms, food and beverage services, Sanford Sports Performance facilities, and Fargo Park District staff offices.
While athletes will benefit greatly from the space, the Fargo Parks Sports Center is expected to be a destination for all recreational and community activities. In addition to standard athletic events, the design will cater to a wide range of activities including art, drama, educational classes, e-sports, horseshoes, and drone racing.
The space will serve more than 20,000 local children, provide gathering space for 20-plus local community organizations, and attract more than a million local and regional visitors annually. A facility of this magnitude will have an incredible economic impact on the community by generating revenue, boosting local business, creating jobs, and increasing the overall quality of life for residents of Fargo and the surrounding communities, the press release states.
With approximately 40-plus tournaments scheduled annually, the Fargo Parks Sports Center will draw tens of thousands of visitors from outside the community year after year. A comprehensive study done in collaboration with the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor Bureau estimates the Sports Center will generate more than $6.6 million in direct visitor spending through accommodations, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
