Martinsville

Martinsville-Henry County, VA

SET AGAINST A BACKDROP DRIPPING IN NATURAL BEAUTY, MARTINSVILLE-HENRY COUNTY PRESERVES ITS OLD-SCHOOL COOL

Smith River Sports Complex

PLANNER PERSPECTIVE

United, Delta and American all offer flights to Piedmont Triad International Airport, a 40 minute drive to Martinsville heading north from Greensboro, North Carolina. Roanoke Regional Airport is located 50 minutes to the north of the city as well. If you’re coming by car, US highways 220 and 58 intersect in Martinsville.

The Smith River Sports Complex features 90 acres of multiuse sports utility. Two synthetic turf fields come equipped with championship bleacher seating for 500 spectators, while the complex also features three fully irrigated Bermuda grass fields. All five fields feature sports lighting. Hiking trails surround the facility, enabling it to host cross-country and 5K events. The complex has been the host site “I will say in terms of the amenities, the staff and the field quality that the Smith River Sports Complex is the best field site I’ve used for an event.”

— Michelle Ng, Ultimate Tournament Director and co-founder of Without Limits

Smith River Sports Complex

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

Smith River Sports Complex Cross-country, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, ultimate

Smith River Sports Complex

for the NJCAA Division I Men’s Soccer National Championships and the Piedmont Community Lacrosse Association Laxfest in the past and hosts the USA Ultimate Men’s and Women’s Atlantic Coast Regionals annually in May.

Hooker Field Baseball

With 3,000 seats available, Hooker Field is the go-to for the top collegiate baseball in the area. The field espouses both the NJCAA Region X Patrick Henry Community College Patriots and the Martinsville Mustangs of the Coastal

Plain League, a wood-bat collegiate summer league. Opened in 1988, the field features fence dimensions of 330 feet down the lines and 402 feet to center field. Former big-leaguers Mike Liberthal, Scott Rolen and Jimmy Rollins all graced this field before they made it to the show. Hooker Field was the proud host of the NCBA DI Regional Championship from 2012 through 2019.

Philpott Lake Boating, fishing

More than 25 miles of water are available to paddlers and motorized watercraft across the 3,000 acre Philpott Lake, making it an ideal location for water sports. The lake is surrounded by 100 miles of pristine shoreline and 7,000 acres of wilderness yield additional opportunities for cycling, hiking and camping. There are also a few golf courses nearby for those hoping to hit the links. In past years the lake has hosted the National Guard FLW College Fishing Northern Conference Championships.

Southside Park Baseball, softball

Spanning 37 acres and with 1,000 seats available, Southside Park is an ideal spot to catch a summer ballgame. Four professionally groomed baseball diamonds (three lit), a concession stand, broadcast facility, restrooms and upgraded playground make this a great option for tournament planners. The park has been a preferred favorite for Nations Baseball and Got Game Fastpitch.

MARTINSVILLE-HENRY COUNTY, VA TOURISM OFFICE Beth Stinnett, Assistant Director of Tourism 276-403-5945 bstinnett@yesmartinsville.com www.VisitMartinsville.com POPULAR ACTIVITIES ▶The Smithsonian-affiliated

Virginia Museum of Natural

History combines fascinating displays from the past with the spectacle of modern science.

▶Martinsville Speedway is the oldest, shortest and most steeped in history track on the NASCAR

Monster Energy Cup and Truck

Series circuit.

▶Uptown Pinball is the spot for your VR, laser tag and classic pinball needs.

▶Lovers of the great outdoors will enjoy traversing the Smith River Trail System by boat, foot or bike.

▶Locally crafted jewelry, artwork and renowned regional artists make Piedmont Arts a must-stop.