WILMINGTON, NC
WILMINGTON AND ITS ISLAND BEACHES HAVE BECOME A SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATION FOR SPORTS PLANNERS THANKS TO A VARIETY OF VENUES AND PLENTY TO SEE AND DO BEFORE AND AFTER THE EVENT
Althea Gibson Tennis Complex
Ogden Park
Wilmington Convention Center
The major east/west interstate artery, I-40, leads to Wilmington and Beaches, which is located halfway between New York and Florida. The destination is also served by Highways 17, 74/76, 117 and 421. Interstate I-95 is 73 miles away.
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Sports Planning Guide
FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park Tennis
The Althea Gibson Tennis Complex has 24 lighted hard courts, a clubhouse and restrooms. Courts are open for public play, while the City of Wilmington offers recreational programs throughout the year, and the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association uses the courts for tournaments and league play.
Cape Fear Regional Soccer Complex Soccer, lacrosse, running
This soccer complex offers seven full-sized soccer fields for challenge and classic soccer leagues, adult leagues and other soccer tournaments. Home to the Cape Fear Soccer Club, this complex also offers the opportunity for other events such as lacrosse and running races.
Legion Sports Complex
Football, soccer, baseball, tennis With more than four acres of paved parking,
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