The Get Outdoors Issue
1852
VISALIA Story by Natalie Caudle | Photos by JJ Fry
I
n the newly designated sports corridor, just up the road
Centered around eight game seasons, 1852 Visalia is a
from Rawhide Stadium, sits Soccer City 1852 Visalia.
destination for soccer fans of all ages, genders, and skill
For years, Jeremy Schultz dreamt of a new way to bring
levels. The space was created with an urban vibe and houses
the most-followed sport in the world to the heart of Visalia,
three 80’ x 50’ fully enclosed artificial turf fields. Tables will
with a little extra joy sprinkled in for the fans.
span the open spaces allowing fans to cheer on their favorite soccer player after grabbing a refreshment from the on-site
On December 4, 2021, 1852 Visalia broke ground in an old pipe
brewery, 1852 Brew Co.
yard on Murray Avenue. Two acres of land were repurposed for the soccer community of Tulare County. Jeremy
“The goal of this project is to connect with our community.
envisioned a space where athletes and fans could both enjoy
We aim to employ people who are rooted here in the Valley.
an afternoon; a little street-style footy mingled with craft
They know our lifestyle, our culture; they have pride in
brews. In partnership with Bill Cummings, Jeremy and the
where we come from,” beams Jeremy. “We want people
rest of the 1852 Visalia partners created a space specifically
from all parts of the Valley to come in and know this is a
tailored to the local community.
Tulare County space.”
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