RICHMOND, VA TOP-FLIGHT SPORTS VENUES, SCENIC VIRGINIAN LANDSCAPE AND GREAT FUN AWAIT TEAMS IN RICHMOND
PLANNER PERSPECTIVE
“USA Field Hockey loves working with Sports Richmond, VA. The CVB and Convention Center staff are amazing to work with. We can always count on their professionalism and expertise. They always put their clients first, and are constantly looking forward on how to enhance the Richmond experience.” — USA Field Hockey
Greater Richmond Convention Center
The Richmond International Airport, located only 8 miles from downtown Richmond, is home to all major air carriers, including low-cost carriers such as Allegiant Air, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Southwest. Due to Richmond’s advantageous location, it’s only within a day’s drive to half of the U.S. population by Interstates 64, 295 and 95.
POPULAR ACTIVITIES
▶ Stay on the history trail with a walk or bike ride on the Virginia Capital Trail.
River City Sportsplex
FACILITY SPOTLIGHT River City Sportsplex
Soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, flag football River City Sportsplex encompasses 115 acres of top-notch athletic fields, including 12 all-weather turf fields, all of which are fully lighted. In addition to warmup areas, River City Sportsplex includes a plaza and common area with access to electricity, bleachers on both ends, indoor restrooms and a concession stand.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
You’ll encounter various courthouses,
Multisport
forests and rivers.
Teams will feel like champions no matter what the score at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, located only minutes from Richmond International Airport. The 700,000-square-foot facility boasts the title as largest convention center in Virginia with 180,000 square feet of exhibit hall space.
▶ James River awaits those who enjoy white water rafting and boating. This 348-mile wonder starts in the Appalachians and continues into the Chesapeake Bay. SportsPlanningGuide.com
Dorey Park
Baseball, softball, football, soccer, disc golf This 400-acre park is conveniently located 10 minutes from Richmond International Airport and features abundant competition fields and amazing amenities for the traveling fan. The park features six (four slow pitch and six fast pitch compatible) softball fields, seven 12-andunder baseball fields, one 13-and-up baseball field and seven football/soccer fields with one field featuring a 500 seat grandstand. There is also an 18-hole disc golf course, five miles of horseback riding trails and hiking trails.
SPORTS RICHMOND, VA Jerrine Lee, Director of Sports Development 804-783-7418 jlee@visitrichmondva.com www.sportsrichmondva.com Sports Planning Guide
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