--- title: Sprinturf Performance Park Opens a New Chapter | WDEL description: WDEL covers the former Kirkwood Soccer Complex’s new name, Sprinturf Performance Park, along with its lighted turf fields, expanded parking, and state funding. image: https://www.bpgroup.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/16-SPP-Ribbon-Cutting-First-Kick-05-1920x1080.webp --- [![Sprinturf, A PlayCore Company](https://lp.sprinturf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OverDrive%20TFE/sprinturf-logo.png?width=200&name=sprinturf-logo.png "Sprinturf, A PlayCore Company")](https://www.sprinturf.com) Menu - [Home](https://www.sprinturf.com) - [About](https://www.sprinturf.com/about/) - [Manufacturing](https://www.sprinturf.com/manufacturing/) - [Careers](https://www.sprinturf.com/careers/) - [Sustainability](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-sustainability/) - [Products](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-product/) - [Turf Systems](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-product/turf-systems/) - [Infills](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-product/infills/) - [Shock Pads](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-product/shock-pads/) - [greenplay](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-product/greenplay/) - [SprintPlay](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-product/sprintplay/) - [Technologies](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-product/technology/) - [Services](https://www.sprinturf.com/services/) - [Design Build Services](https://www.sprinturf.com/services/#design) - [Replacement](https://www.sprinturf.com/services/#replacement) - [SprintCare](https://www.sprinturf.com/services/#sprintcare) - [Purchasing Cooperatives](https://www.sprinturf.com/services/#purchasing-cooperatives) - [Go Green](https://www.sprinturf.com/services/#go-green) - [Tools and Resources](https://www.sprinturf.com/tools-resources/) - [Specifier’s Hub](https://www.sprinturf.com/specifier-hub/) - [Architect’s Corner](https://sprinturf.caddetails.com) - [Field Planning Guide](https://www.sprinturf.com/sprinturf-field-planning-guide/) - [LEAP Grant](https://www.sprinturf.com/leap/) - [Blog](https://www.sprinturf.com/resources/blog/) - [Material Certifications](https://www.sprinturf.com/certifications/) - [Sports](https://www.sprinturf.com/sports/) - [Soccer](https://www.sprinturf.com/sports/#soccer) - [Football](https://www.sprinturf.com/sports/#football) - [Baseball](https://www.sprinturf.com/sports/#baseball) - [Multi-Use](https://www.sprinturf.com/sports/#multiuse-sport-fields) - [Lacrosse](https://www.sprinturf.com/sports/#lacrosse) - [Indoor Sports Fields](https://www.sprinturf.com/sports/#indoor-sports-fields) - [Testimonials and Case Studies](https://www.sprinturf.com/portfolio/) - [Case Studies](https://www.sprinturf.com/portfolio/) - [Testimonials](https://www.sprinturf.com/testimonials) - [News & Media](https://www.sprinturf.com/resources/) - [Contact](https://www.sprinturf.com/contact/) In the News # Kirkwood Soccer gets new name, hopes that sports tourism kicks up another gear ![A young soccer player kicks a ball on the turf in front of a tent of guests at the Sprinturf Performance Park grand opening](https://www.bpgroup.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20-SPP-Ribbon-Cutting-First-Kick-10-1920x1080.webp)![Community leaders and project partners stand behind a red ribbon in front of a soccer goal on the turf at Sprinturf Performance Park](https://www.bpgroup.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/12-SPP-Ribbon-Cutting-First-Kick-01-1920x1080.webp)![Community leaders and project partners holding ceremonial scissors in front of a soccer goal at the Sprinturf Performance Park grand opening in New Castle, Delaware](https://www.bpgroup.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/16-SPP-Ribbon-Cutting-First-Kick-05-1920x1080.webp)![Delaware Governor Matt Meyer speaks at a Sprinturf Performance Park podium on the turf field during the ribbon cutting in New Castle, Delaware](https://lp.sprinturf.com/hubfs/SPP%20News/spp-governor-meyer.png)![A group of attendees stands on the turf in front of a soccer goal, one holding a Sprinturf Performance Park sign](https://www.bpgroup.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/18-SPP-Ribbon-Cutting-First-Kick-07-1920x1080.webp) Pause Photo: BPG Sports [←Back to News](https://www.sprinturf.com/resources/news/) WDELOctober 29, 2026 WDEL reports that BPG Sports officially unveiled Sprinturf Performance Park, the former Kirkwood Soccer Complex, 34 years after it opened as Delaware’s largest soccer destination. Four of the complex’s 12 natural grass fields have been converted to synthetic turf with lights, and two former fields were removed to expand parking. The coverage looks at the Delaware Sports Tourism Investment Fund, which provided $4 million of the $10 million BPG is spending at the park. Governor Matt Meyer spoke about the need for a strong private partner, BPG Senior Vice President Steve Cavalier said the Kirkwood rec league will keep its home at the complex, and Delaware Tourism Director Jessica Welch discussed interest in indoor facilities for the off-season months. 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