The North Charleston community celebrated the grand opening of its new sports complex on Thursday. After demolishing the old Danny Jones Athletic Center over a year ago, the city invested $25 million in the project, resulting in a modern sports facility that is now accessible to residents.
The new complex features a 25-meter competitive pool, a multi-use gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and badminton, as well as outdoor tennis courts, a roller rink, and a playing field. Mayor Reggie Burgess expressed gratitude to the citizens for their support and tax dollars that helped make the new sports facility a reality.
Burgess emphasized the city’s commitment to community and wellness by providing residents with comprehensive recreational opportunities to enrich their lives. The complex aims to ensure that North Charleston is a place where community and health are intertwined, offering a wide range of sporting activities for people of all ages.
Visitors were invited to tour the complex on opening day until 7 p.m., with the tennis courts and roller rinks available for use starting the next day. The full facility officially opens to the public on Monday, offering a wide range of sports and recreational opportunities for the North Charleston community.
City officials believe that the new sports complex will elevate North Charleston’s status as a premier destination for sporting events, attracting regional and national tournaments that will boost the local economy through sports tourism. Burgess highlighted the importance of the facility in building the minds of young athletes by drawing from his own experience at Danny Jones Athletic Center in 1970 where he was introduced to various sports that shaped his career.
In conclusion, The city of North Charleston has invested heavily in its new sports complex which is set to provide comprehensive recreational opportunities for residents while also elevating North Charleston’s status as a premier destination for sporting events.