Sports Facilities Guide Rock Hill / York County, SC
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Meeting Spaces Facility / Capacity Baxter M. Hood Center / 1,000 The Brakefield / 394 Camp Canaan / 120 Carowinds Palladium / 13,000 Carowinds Theater / 700 Cherry Park Enclosed Shelter / 60
Charlotte’s Southern Neighbor Welcome to York County, SC — an accessible, affordable and authentically southern experience. An undiscovered destination, we offer big city amenities in a warm, friendly environment known for its hospitality.
Clover School District Auditorium / 1,500 First Baptist Church / 850 Magnolia Room / 350 Manchester Meadows Lake Pavilion / 280 Manchester Meadows Multi-Purpose Room / 100+ McBryde Hall / 400 McCelvey Center / 560 McGirt Auditorium / 1,100 Palmetto Room at Historic Old Town / 300 The Pointe / 5,000 York Recreation Complex / 100+
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Featured Multi-Use Facilities Winthrop University Recreation Complex Manchester Meadows Complex South Pointe High Sports Complex Cherry Park Sports Complex Rock Hill Outdoor Center at Riverwalk
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Rock Hill/York County Visitors Center
Softball, page 6
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Lacrosse, page 7
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Soccer, page 8 Football, page 9
Rock Hill / York County CVB
Running, page 10
PO Box 11377, Rock Hill, SC 29731
Boating & Fishing, page 11
(803) 329-5200
Disc Golf, page 12
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Additional Sports, page 13
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FEATURED MULTI-USE FACILITY
Winthrop University Recreation Complex 968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC (803) 323-2129 | winthropeagles.com Winthrop University is the home to a 350-acre recreational complex. The crown jewel is the 6,000-seat Winthrop Coliseum. In addition to serving as the home court for Winthrop’s NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball
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and women’s volleyball games, the facility also accommodates conventions, 13,000 s.f. / 6,000 Capacity
tradeshows, concerts and tournaments. In addition to the coliseum, the Winthrop Farm area has outdoor playing facilities lighted for night competition. One of the top-rated disc golf courses in the United States is located on the rolling terrain that is centered by beautiful Winthrop Lake. The baseball team plays at Winthrop Ballpark which provides comfortable chair back seating for over 1,700 spectators. Terry Field is one of four women’s softball fields. The soccer and lacrosse teams play at Eagle Field while the Irwin Belk Track Complex provides Winthrop with one of the top collegiate track and field facilities in the nation. Tennis is housed at Memorial Courts, a 12-court complex that provides seating for 350 spectators. Winthrop’s cross country teams train and compete on one of the top-rated courses that features distances of 5 and 8k.
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Big South Tournaments
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Manchester Meadows Complex 337 E. Mt Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC (803) 326–3792 | rockhillrocks.com This 70-acre park features 6 regulation and 2 championship soccer fields in a beautifully landscaped setting. The soccer pavilion includes concessions, restrooms, park offices and a multi-purpose meeting space. The park features a lake, playgrounds, lake pavilion and walking trails. Soccer and lacrosse tournaments as well as special events are welcome!
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2(6) Lighted Natural Turf Fields Public Address System, Wi-Fi Meeting Space seats 100+
3Outdoor Lake Pavilion seats 280+
PROUD HOST
US Youth Soccer National Championships
Additional Fields Nearby
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South Pointe High Sports Complex 801 Neely Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 980-2100 | sph.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Completed in 2005, the South Pointe High School Sports Complex features tennis courts, a baseball stadium, softball stadium, soccer fields and a football stadium that seats 6,500 plus. The “District Three South” stadium has a natural grass field turf, a 400-meter eight lane track, field houses and locker rooms. Also included at South Pointe are 10 lighted regulation hard tennis courts. There are two regulation soccer fields and two football practice fields. This complex also offers two additional multi-purpose fields at the adjacent Saluda Trail Middle School, which shares the same property as the high school. With three main lots, including the main Center section, East section and West section, parking is abundant and reiterates how this complex can accommodate large scale events.
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Cherry Park Sports Complex 1466 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC (803) 329–5672 | rockhillrocks.com
Award winning Cherry Park has been host to national, regional and state softball and baseball tournaments since 1986. A bronze statue of Mighty Casey, well-known to softball and baseball enthusiasts, stands at the entrance to the softball/baseball complex. The facility consists of 5 fenced diamonds as well as 5 multi-purpose fields for sports and other events. Walking trails, playgrounds, picnic shelter and concessions complete this beautiful 68 acre park.
CHERRY PARK HIGHLIGHTS
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PROUD HOST
NSA Girls Softball World Series
Enclosed Dugouts Control Tower
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Rock Hill Outdoor Center at Riverwalk 1000 Riverwalk Parkway / Dunkins Ferry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 326–2453 / rockhilloutdoorcenter.com / giordanavelodrome.com
The Rock Hill Outdoor Center is the southeast’s premier year-round recreational facility nestled along the banks of the Catawba River in the active outdoor community of Riverwalk. Facilities and events foster health, wellness and athleticism while providing a community-based environment that supports sports and entertainment. It is a venue for families to bike, hike and play; a hub for organized athletic teams; and a meeting place for local cycling and kayaking enthusiasts. Nationally, it is becoming recognized as a world-class training center for Olympic and professional cyclists as well as a host of championship events. The Rock Hill Outdoor Center features the Piedmont Medical Center Trail with stunning river views and the 250m Giordana Velodrome. The velodrome caters to Olympic-caliber racers yet welcomes cyclists of all abilities and ages. In addition to the velodrome, the facility will boast the Presbyterian Sports Medicine BMX Supercross track, miles of Mountain Bike Trails with river views, challenging Cyclocross trails and cycle-friendly streets throughout the village including a closed Road Course. SPORTS VENUE HIGHLIGHTS Giordana Velodrome 250m Track Piedmont Medical Center Trail Mountain Bike Trails Presbyterian Sports Medicine BMX Supercross Track (future) Cyclocross Course (future) Kayak / Canoe Launch Parks, Athletic Fields and Green Spaces (future)
PROUD HOST
USA Cycling Elite Omnium Track National Championships
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Baseball & Softball Charlotte Knights Stadium
Harris Street Park
2280 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 548-8050 / charlotteknights.com 1 Lighted Field, Seating: 10,000 800,000 s.f. includes on-site catering and picnic area.
465 Harris Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 547-2116 / fortmillsc.org/parks.htm 1 Lighted Field, Seating: 125 per field 18 & under girls softball, youth baseball, playground and shelters.
Cherry Park 1466 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 329-5672 / rockhillrocks.com 5 Lighted Fields, Seating: 500 per field This award-winning, 68-acre facility consists of 5 fenced diamonds as well as 5 multi-purpose fields for sports and other events. Walking / biking trails,playgrounds, picnic shelters and concessions. Restrooms and playgrounds.
Clover Community Park 256 Community Park Drive, Clover, SC 29710 (803) 222-9493 2 Lighted Fields Youth & adult softball, baseball, restrooms, concessions, trails, playground.
Doby Bridge Park 1905 Doby Bridge Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 547-2116 / fortmillsc.org/parks.htm 1 Lighted Field, Seating: 100 Playground area for 12 & under.
Hargett Park 1240 Deas Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 329-5672 / rockhillrocks.com 4 Lighted Fields, Seating: 200 per field Restrooms, concessions, playground, 1 multi-purpose field, batting practice tunnels.
Roosevelt Park 312 Mobley Street, Clover, SC 29710 (803) 222-9493 / cloversc.org 2 Lighted Baseball / Softball Fields, 1 Lighted Baseball Field. Playground, restrooms, concession and shelter.
Terry Complex at Winthrop U 968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733 (803) 323-2129 / winthropeagles.com 4 Lighted Fields, Seating: 200 per field 12-acre park, restrooms.
WU Baseball Stadium 968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733 (803) 323-2129 / winthropeagles.com 1 Lighted Field, Seating: 1,500 Concessions, restrooms.
York Recreation Complex 74 Fourth Street, York, SC 29745 (803) 684-1726 / yorkcity.com 5 Lighted Fields, Seating: 100 per field Restrooms, concessions, picnic shelters, trails, playground.
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Lacrosse Manchester Meadows
Stateline Sports Complex
337 E. Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 326-3792 / rockhillrocks.com 8 Lighted Fields, Seating: 1,500 Restrooms, concessions, meeting space, playgrounds, walking trails, ponds, additional fields nearby.
401 York Southern Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 802-3513 / palmettounitedfc.com 3 full fields (1 full field has lights) Training space, concession, restrooms.
WU Soccer Stadium
Cherry Park 1466 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 329-5672 / rockhillrocks.com 5 Lighted Fields, Seating: 100 Restrooms, 5 softball fields, walking trails, playgrounds.
968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733 (803) 323-2129 1 Lighted Field, Seating: 2,000 Restrooms, walking trails.
New Centre Park 501 Memorial Drive, Clover, SC 29710 (803) 222-9493 / cloversc.org 4 Fields (3 Lighted) Concessions, restrooms, playground, trails.
PROUD HOST
Catawba Classic Lacrosse Tournament
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Soccer
Hargett Park
Manchester Meadows
Cherry Park
337 E. Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 326-3792 / rockhillrocks.com 8 Lighted Fields, Seating: 1,500 Restrooms, concessions, meeting space, playgrounds, walking trails, ponds, additional fields nearby.
New Centre Park 501 Memorial Drive, Clover, SC 29710 (803) 222-9493 / cloversc.org 4 Fields (3 Lighted) Concessions, restrooms, playground, trails.
1240 Deas Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 329-5672 / rockhillrocks.com 4 Lighted Fields, Seating: 200 Restrooms, concessions
1466 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 329-5672 / rockhillrocks.com 5 Lighted Fields, Seating: 100 Restrooms, 5 softball fields, walking trails, playgrounds.
Stateline Sports Complex t(803) 802-3513 / palmettounitedfc.com 3 Full Fields (1 Lighted) Training space, concession, restrooms.
WU Soccer Stadium 968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733 (803) 323-2129 1 Lighted Field, Seating: 2,000 Restrooms, walking trails.
PROUD HOST
US Youth Soccer National Championships
Top 10 Soccer Cities York County
Charlotte
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Football Rock Hill District 3 Stadium 2171 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 981-1150 Seating: 8,738 Lined for football and soccer, Synthetic grass turf. Field Houses and locker rooms.
PROUD HOST
ESPN Rise High School Football Tournament
District Three South Stadium 801 Neely Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 980-2100 Seating: 6,500 Lined for football and soccer, natural grass turf. Field Houses and locker rooms.
Nation Ford High School Stadium 1400 A.O. Jones Blvd Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 835-0000 Seating: 6,500 Lined for football and soccer, natural grass turf. Field Houses and locker rooms.
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Running
WU Track & Field Complex 968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733 2 (803) 323-2129 / winthropeagles.com 8 Lane Track, Seating: 8,350 NCAA Division I competition track, 400m , 42� lanes Mondo rubberized surface, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, 1 practice soccer field or other track and field events such as discus and pole vault.
Rock Hill School District Stadium South 2171 W Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 981-1150 8 Lane Track, Seating: 6,500 400 meter Natural Grass, field houses and locker room.
PROUD HOST
2005 / 2012 AAU National Cross Country Championships
York County
Charlotte
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Boating & Fishing
Buster Boyd Access 3990 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (803) 734-4009 / visityorkcounty.com 4 ramps 112 vehicle / trailer spaces. Additional 50 vehicle spaces.
Ebenezer Park 4490 Boatshore, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 366-6620 / visityorkcounty.com 3 ramps 60 Campsites 55 vehicle / trailer spaces. 200 vehicle spaces. New beach, restrooms,picnic area.
Lake Wylie The scenic shores of Lake Wylie make it one of the true gems in York County, SC. This renowned fishing and water sport destination is approximately 13,443 acres with 325 miles of shoreline. Playing host to various events throughout the year, it was the site for the 2004 CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
PROUD HOST
2012 National Guard FLW College Southeastern Regional
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Disc Golf Winthrop Disc Golf 968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733 (803) 323-2129 / winthropeagles.com 18 Holes, Par 68, Distance 9,853 ft. The “Augusta Nationals of Disc Golf courses, the course was designed by Harold Duvall in 1988 and has hosted multiple World Championships. Long fairways, fast greens and must-make birdie holes with plenty of danger make it an international favorite among the world’s best players. Parking, restrooms.
Fewell Park 1204 Alexander Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 329-5645 / rockhillrocks.com 9 Holes, Par 18, Distance 1,097 ft. Playground, restrooms, picnic shelters, walking trails and recreation center.
Boyd Hill 1165 Constitution Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 329-5652 / rockhillrocks.com 18 Holes, Par 54, Distance 4,692 ft. Playground, recreation center, basketball, baseball, picnic tables, walking trails.
Camp Canaan 3111 Sand Island Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-327-6932 / www.campcanaan.org 9 Holes, par 27, Distance 1347ft This newly built 9-hole course, soon to be 18-holes borders the Catawba River. Industry leader, Innova designed and installed this beautiful and challenging course.
PROUD HOST
US Disc Golf Championships
York County
Charlotte
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Additional Basketball The Pointe 2266 Deerfield Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 (formerly Charlotte Bobcats Training Facility) (2) NBA Full Size Courts, Seating: 5,000 (4) concession area, restrooms, locker rooms, and warm-up areas.
Nation Ford High School 1400 A.O. Jones Blvd Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 835-0000 (3) Indoor basketball courts.
Tennis Rock Hill Tennis Center 897 Maplewood Lane, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 326-3842 / rockhillrocks.com 11 Lighted Courts Seating: 300 This top-notch facility is designed for tennis enthusiasts and tournament play. It consists of 11 regulation courts, one of which is a championship court with stadium seating. Additional features include an observation deck, a pro shop and concession area. Public play, memberships, leagues and lessons are available. Additional courts are nearby for tournaments.
WU Tennis Complex 968 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733 (803) 329-2129 / winthropeagles.com 12 Lighted Courts Seating: 300 Restrooms, lockers.
Fort Mill High School 200 Springfield Pkwy Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 547-5553 (3) Indoor basketball courts.
South Pointe High School 801 Neely Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 980-2100 (3) Indoor basketball courts.
Swimming Rock Hill Aquatics Center 325 Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 817-POOL / upymca.org 10 lane / 25 yds Indoor 500+, 8/25 yds, 8/25 m 4 locker rooms This state-of-the-art 41,000 s.f. facility was built to serve the beginner to the elite athlete. The 10-lane competition pool and 8-lane warm water pool bring competition swimming to a higher level. The automatic surge reduction system in the competition pool makes it one of the “fastest� pools in the Southeastern region. A high, woodbeamed cathedral ceiling and stadium seating give the facility unsurpassed acoustic abilities and make for a stunning visual as well.
Horseshoe Clover Community Park 256 Community Drive Park,Clover, SC 29710 (803) 222-9493 Seating: 80+, 16 Clay Courts, 12 Lighted Courts Restrooms, covered picnic shelter, playground, PA system.
York Recreation Complex 74 Fourth Street, York, SC 29745 (803) 684-1726 / yorkcity.com Seating: 100+, 18 Concrete / Clay Courts Picnic shelters, restrooms.
Highland Park 250 North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 329-5620 / www.rockhillrocks.com Eight horseshoe courts, six shuffleboard courts, playground and basketball court
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Attractions & Sports Venues Area Attractions 1 Historic Brattonsville 2 Glencairn Garden 3 Kings Mtn State / Nat’l Park 4 Carowinds
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