There are over 100 suburbs around the Twin Cities, the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota. If you’re looking for a sports-filled destination, travel north to the suburb of Blaine, which is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Originally part of the city of Anoka, Blaine was established in 1877 and today is known for its outstanding National Sports Center, championship golf, and parks.
Blaine is becoming a major hub for sports of all ages in the North Star State. In an interview with MinneapoliMedia, Sara Soli, spokesperson for the National Sports Center, shared her belief that “Blaine is really shaping up to be the sports capital of Minnesota,” while local news station KARE 11 reported that “sports are the backbone to the city of Blaine.”
The National Sports Center is a major highlight, with construction underway for an exciting sports and entertainment complex nearby that includes a minor league baseball stadium. The Four Seasons Curling Club is also located in Blaine — it’s the training site for the United States Curling Association, as well as the U.S. Olympic curling training center.
Discover a world-class sports center and championship golf in Blaine
The National Sports Center in Blaine holds the Guinness World Record for the largest soccer complex, with 57 pitches. While soccer is a major focus, the center also has facilities for golf, ice skating, and hockey. It originally opened in 1990 — the site was built to support Minnesota’s bid to host the 1996 Summer Olympics — and is the largest amateur sports facility in North America…