The $70 million Henderson Sport & Social complex is set to open next month, with weekend tournament bookings already sold out through the end of 2026. The 180,000-square-foot, two-level facility on Maryland Parkway just south of St. Rose Parkway represents one of the largest public-private recreation investments in Southern Nevada history.
The project was built through a partnership between the city of Henderson, which contributed $60 million, and operator KemperSports, which invested $10 million. The complex features four full-sized indoor basketball courts convertible to eight volleyball courts, two hybrid turf indoor fields for soccer and flag football, and a 30,000-square-foot entertainment space with 20 bowling lanes, an arcade, darts, and outdoor miniature golf.
‘One of the motivations for the city of Henderson to partner with KemperSports to build this facility is to drive economic impact,’ said Jeff Swanlund, general manager of Henderson Sport & Social. ‘They recognized a huge pent-up demand in this area. Already in 2026, we have sold out all of our weekends for tournaments.’
The facility will open on October 1 with the Border League’s Wooten Classic 150 Classic, a major youth basketball tournament expected to draw more than 2,000 high school players plus spectators. The event will be televised on ESPN, providing national exposure for the new venue.
Coronado High School basketball coach Jeff Kaufman, who helped bring the event to Henderson, said: ‘Henderson is our hometown and it is amazing to be able to bring the biggest high school basketball event of the year to this fantastic new facility.’
The complex includes a full-service restaurant and bar, flexible event spaces, a full gym, group fitness rooms, and a day care center. Gym memberships start at $55 monthly, with Henderson residents receiving a 20% discount. A public soft opening is planned for October 5, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for October 16.
The facility is still hiring approximately 100 employees ahead of opening, with about 200 staff needed for busy weekend operations. Swanlund emphasized that unlike a traditional taxpayer-funded recreation center, the entertainment and dining amenities make Henderson Sport & Social a potential revenue generator through a profit-sharing arrangement between KemperSports and the city.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal
