North Charleston’s sports scene got a boost on Thursday with the grand opening of the new North Charleston Sports Complex. The city invested $25 million in the project after demolishing the old Danny Jones Athletic Center more than a year ago. The new complex boasts a 25-meter competition pool, a multi-purpose hall for basketball, volleyball and badminton, as well as outdoor tennis courts, a roller rink and a playground.
Mayor Reggie Burgess expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their support and tax payments that helped make the new sports facility a reality. He emphasized the city’s commitment to community and good health, 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 sports activities for people of all ages.
City officials believe that the new sports complex will elevate North Charleston’s status as a premier sporting event destination, attracting regional and national tournaments that will boost the local economy through sports tourism. Burgess emphasized the importance of the facility in building young athletes’ minds, drawing on his own experience at the former center in 1970, where he was introduced to various sports that shaped his career.
Visitors were invited to tour the complex on opening day until 7 p.m., and the tennis courts and ice rinks were available from Friday morning onwards. The complete facility officially opens to the public on Monday, offering an array of sports and recreational opportunities for North Charleston’s community members.