The River City Sportsplex just got bigger and better. Last week, the complex unveiled four additional lighted turf fields, pushing its total to an impressive 16 fields. 

Already a national hotspot for tournaments, the expansion cements River City Sportsplex’s status as a premier destination for athletes and sports fans alike.

“This will be a huge asset for the residents of Chesterfield, as well as incoming tournaments,” said Clover Hill District Supervisor Jessica Schneider. “It is just another way that we can showcase Chesterfield as a great place to live, work and play.”

The four new fields are part of a $540 million bond referendum package approved in November 2022, and this is just the beginning. By 2025, the Sportsplex will also boast expanded parking, a splash pad and universal playground, picnic areas, a 5k trail, and upgraded restrooms and shade structures.

When Chesterfield County bought the facility in 2016 for $5.5 million, it inherited a functional 12-field complex.

Since then, the Sportsplex has become a game-changer for the local sports scene. More than 90 local groups used the facility last year, accounting for 63% of its activity. Best of all?

These groups didn’t pay a dime, thanks to the revenue brought in by weekend events.

“Over 90 local cosponsored groups utilized River City Sportsplex,” said Neil Luther, director of Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. “Moreover, each of these groups did not have to pay a dime to use the facility due to the impact that events, many of which our local residents play in, have on the weekends.”

Sports tourism is a major player in Chesterfield’s economy, bringing in $79 million last year. River City Sportsplex was the MVP, hosting 31 events that accounted for 71% of the county’s sports tourism revenue.

“Sports tourism may grab the headlines and provide an unprecedented impact on our local community, but more importantly, it provides a home-field advantage for our residents,” said J.C. Poma, Chesterfield’s director of Sports, Visitation and Entertainment.

“With 35 events planned at River City Sportsplex in 2025 combined with the four-field expansion, we are excited about the impact that the facility will have on our local leagues and residents.”