WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — After more than five years of planning and construction, the Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center opens Wednesday.
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The 200,000-square-foot facility that sits on the Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center property includes space for 12 basketball courts, which can also be converted to 24 volleyball courts and 36 pickleball courts, a conversion for a turf field system, a rock wall and ninja gym equipment. It also has meeting space and concessions.
Developed by the Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority, comprised of the city of Williamsburg, James City County and York County, the center cost $80 million.
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The goal is to fill hotel rooms, restaurants and attractions with families and athletes that will travel for sports tournaments, and in turn, generate additional tax revenue…