Located in the historic city of Williamsburg, Virginia, the Greater Williamsburg Sports and Event Center will provide state-of-the-art facilities and spaces for the local community and the region’s growing sports tourism industry. A collaborative effort by the Historic Triangle Facilities Authority (HTRFA), which includes the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County, this new facility will spur economic growth and development while improving quality of life for residents in the region.
Now open, the Williamsburg Sports and Event Center is directly adjacent to the Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center. At 200,000 square feet, the center features a wide array of courts, fields, and rooms. The complex also has a 6,000 SF clip and climb area, food and beverage areas, meeting rooms, multipurpose spaces, and 12 basketball courts, which can convert into 24 volleyball courts and 36 pickleball courts. Additionally, the facility houses the largest conversion turf system in the country, capable of transforming hard floors into cushioned, synthetic grass. The turf fits a regulation-length football field and three to four indoor soccer fields. On the second floor is a balcony that overlooks a lawn area that connects the facility to Williamsburg, the city center, and the other developments in the area.
Due to the historic significance of Williamsburg, it was key to design a building that blends modern and historic design by incorporating elements of the colonial architecture recognizable throughout the city. For example, the main façade features two colors of brick, which reflects the local style. However, modern elements like curtain wall glazing are interspersed throughout the design, allowing natural light to spread throughout the building.
Transforming a parking lot into a modern sports and events facility is no easy feat, and Clark Nexsen is proud to work with the HTRFA; MEB; Guernsey Tingle; General Contractors; Timmons Group; Henderson, Inc.; and Victus Advisors on this project. Now completed, the regional indoor sports center joins forces with attractions like Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Water Country USA to bring visitors to the Historic Triangle.
