New York Construction Report staff writer
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has announced the opening or groundbreaking of 11 new venues across the United States in 2026, including Destination KP in Kings Park.
“We are obsessed with the mission of improving the health & economic vitality of the communities we serve,” said Jason Clement, CEO and Founder of The Sports Facilities Companies. “That requires coming alongside each facility owner to collaborate on their unique goals and the custom approach for that community.
“These venues represent a distinct approach utilizing their community’s resources blended with SFC’s infrastructure in raising the standard for what sports, recreation, and entertainment should deliver to the benefit of their region.”
Among the projects slated to open is Destination KP in Kings Park, N.Y., a new sports and events complex planned for Long Island. Scheduled to open in spring or summer 2026, the project will include upgraded athletic fields, training facilities, and spectator amenities, positioning the venue to attract tournaments and events from across the greater New York metropolitan area.
2026 Grand Openings:
- East Texas A&M University Agricultural Multipurpose Education and Training Center – Commerce, TX – Late February 2026
- Sprowls Horizon Sports Park Presented by FloridaCentral Credit Union – Pinellas Park, FL – February 28, 2026
- Emerald Acres Sports Connection – Outdoor Campus – Mattoon, IL – March 2026
- Destination KP – Kings Park, NY – Spring/Summer 2026
- Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe – Springfield, IL – Outdoor Fields: May 2026
- Artesia Recreation Center – Artesia, NM – May 2026
- Eagleton Ballpark & Ballfields – Blount County, TN – Spring 2026
- Paducah Sports Park by CFSB – Paducah, KY
- Shepherdsville Aquatics and Pickleball Complex – Shepherdsville, KY – Memorial Day Weekend 2026
2026 Groundbreakings:
- Odessa Sports Complex – Odessa, TX
- Gadsden Athletic Center – Gadsden, AL
The number of facilities in the country that have chosen to hire a professional operator has risen significantly over the last five years, reports Ashley Whittaker, a partner and SVP for the firm, crediting the company’s commitment to operating excellence and collaboration for their growth.
“With rising construction costs and economic pressure, more and more cities are looking for an operating partner with a track record of performance that will allow leaders to maintain control of their asset,” says Whittaker. “There’s no one like SFC. We’ve been purpose-built to balance mission, margin, and municipal needs.”
To learn more about the Sports Facilities Companies, please visit our website at sportsfacilities.com. Stay tuned on Facebook and LinkedIn for updates, programs, and job postings.
