PROVO, Utah — Provo is preparing to cut the ribbon for a new sports park next month. The city said it will be the largest sports complex in the state and the second largest in the nation.
The name of the new park is EPIC.
Keith Morey, Provo’s director of economic development, said there will be 21 soccer fields and 45 pickleball courts. But that’s not all. There will also be competitions for rugby, lacrosse and ultimate Frisbee.
EPIC Sports Park is located directly across from Provo Airport, a plus for people who have to travel for national tournaments.
“The ability for people from all over the country to come in and out of Provo very quickly, have immediate access to this incredible sports complex and then be able to recreate in Provo and Provo Canyon while they’re here in our community is just an incredible opportunity,” Morey said.
Morey expects the park to pump $30 to $40 million into the local economy each year.
Immediately after the park opens, a football tournament with 130 teams will take place. They have already reserved 1,000 hotel rooms for the duration of the tournament.
The grand opening of the EPIC Sports Park is on September 21, 2024.
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