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Kirkwood’s $10M makeover aims to put Delaware on sports-tourism map

A group of attendees stands on the turf in front of a soccer goal, one holding a Sprinturf Performance Park signCommunity leaders and project partners stand behind a red ribbon in front of a soccer goal on the turf at Sprinturf Performance ParkCommunity leaders and project partners holding ceremonial scissors in front of a soccer goal at the Sprinturf Performance Park grand opening in New Castle, DelawareA young soccer player kicks a ball on the turf in front of a tent of guests at the Sprinturf Performance Park grand openingDelaware Governor Matt Meyer speaks at a Sprinturf Performance Park podium on the turf field during the ribbon cutting in New Castle, Delaware

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Delaware LIVE

Sprinturf Performance Park is part of Delaware’s growing investment in sports tourism. Delaware LIVE reports on the $10 million transformation of the former Kirkwood Sports Complex, where turf fields, lighting, and other improvements are preparing the venue for more tournament activity.

The coverage also examines Sprinturf’s partnership with BPG|SPORTS, which includes naming rights for the park and turf support across its portfolio. State funding and private investment connect the project to a broader effort to welcome traveling teams while serving local sports programs.
Read the full article at Delaware LIVE