On Thursday, the city of North Charleston unveiled its latest sports facility, the North Charleston Sports Complex, to community members. Built at a cost of $25 million after the demolition of the Danny Jones Athletic Center over a year ago, this modern sports amenity offers a range of recreational opportunities for residents.
The complex features a 25-meter competitive pool, a multi-use gymnasium for various sports, five outdoor tennis courts, a multi-use roller rink, and a playing field. Mayor Reggie Burgess expressed his gratitude to citizens for their support and tax dollars that helped create this space for youth to access sports tools. He emphasized the city’s commitment to community and wellness, stating that the complex reinforces their dedication to providing recreational opportunities for residents.
Burgess highlighted the importance of ensuring that North Charleston is a place where community and health are intertwined. City officials believe that the new sports complex will elevate North Charleston’s status as a premier spot for sporting events and sports tourism by attracting regional and national tournaments. By boosting the local economy, they hope to provide more opportunities for residents to engage in activities that promote physical fitness and healthy living.
The North Charleston Sports Complex is open for tours until 7 p.m on Thursday, with the tennis courts and roller rinks available for use starting Friday. The official opening day for the entire facility is Monday. The facility serves as a symbol of the city’s investment in community well-being and its commitment to providing opportunities for residents to lead active and healthy lifestyles.
Mayor Burgess envisions this complex as a place where sports fans can engage in activities much like he did at the former sports center in 1970 when he was just starting out in his athletic career. The facility also represents an opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills and talents while promoting physical activity among families.
In conclusion, the North Charleston Sports Complex is an exciting addition to our city’s recreational offerings. It serves as proof of our commitment to community wellness and our dedication to providing residents with opportunities to lead active and healthy lifestyles. We invite everyone to come out and explore this new facility during its open house on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm or visit it after Friday when it will be open for use.
This new facility is more than just an addition; it is an investment in our community’s future wellness plans that will benefit generations ahead by encouraging them towards active lifestyles from an early age through youth development programs.
As we continue working towards building better communities together, let us make use of these resources with pride!
