2019 Sports Facilities Guide: Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Ohio

Lake Erie Shores & Islands has grown into a leading regional sports destination, loved especially by families who travel for sporting events.

2019 Sports Facilities Guide: Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Ohio|||

Conveniently located just a short drive from Cleveland and Detroit, Lake Erie Shores & Islands has grown into a leading regional sports destination, loved especially by families who travel for sporting events. Teams appreciate participating in tournaments here, not only because of the championship facilities, but because families enjoy the variety of attractions and activities for everyone. Home to world-famous Cedar Point Amusement Park, consistently voted as the one of the best amusement parks in the world, the region also delights with a variety of indoor and outdoor water parks, recreational opportunities, islands and coastal communities to explore, amazing freshwater fishing, and more. It’s no wonder we’re known as America’s Sports & Family Fun Capital!

Destination Facts

Surrounding Area Hotel Rooms 8,000
Largest Indoor Venue Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Largest Outdoor Venue Sports Force Park at Cedar Point Sports Center on Lake Erie
Closest Airport Cleveland Hopkins

Recently Hosted

>Dragon Boat Races, Dragons & Bacon Festival
>Santa Hustle
>Kalahari Cup

What’s New

>Crews broken ground on a new indoor sports facility and the Lee C. Jewett Sports Medicine Center at Cedar Point Sports Center.

>Cedar Point Debuts Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island will debut at the park in 2019.

>A new downtown marketplace, The Marketplace at Cooke, will open in 2019. It will include Sandusky Children’s Museum and Fancy Me Boutique.

Key Indoor Venues

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Sawmill Creek
Resort Cedar Lanes

Key Outdoor Venues

Lake Erie
Sports Force Park at Cedar Point Sports Center
Osborn MetroPark

Contact

Amanda Smith Rasnick, Director of Group Accounts
amanda@shoresandislands.com
419-625-2175
shoresandislands.com


2019 Sports Facilities Guide: Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Ohio

Kalahari Resort & Convention Center

Kalahari Resort & Convention Center boasts 215,000 square feet of indoor, state-of-the art function space, built to accommodate a variety of indoor sporting events, competitions, and showcases. The 38,232 sq. ft. Kilimanjaro Ballroom, is unobstructed with 28' open span ceilings and 24'x24' ground level access. Likewise, the 17,200-sq.-ft. Kalahari Ballroom is unobstructed with 24' ceilings and 12'x12' ground level access. The all-under-one-roof African-themed resort includes 890 guest rooms and is home to one of America's largest and most popular indoor water parks, a large outdoor water park, numerous restaurants, XD theater, mini bowling, virtual reality experiences and more. Kalahari Resort is a natural draw for event competitors and their entire families, thus providing for increased participation and attendance.

2019 Sports Facilities Guide: Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Ohio

Quick Facts
Total Space 215,000 square feet
Largest Contiguous Space 38,000 square feet
Meeting rooms On-Site Yes
Permanent Seating No
Ceiling Height 28 feet
Column-Free Yes
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 2,000

Contact
Jerry Simon, Assistant Director of Sales
simon@kalahariresorts.com
419-433-7200
kalaharimeetings.com


2019 Sports Facilities Guide: Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Ohio

Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center

Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center is a world-class tournament facility located just minutes from Cedar Point. The park’s ten synthetic turf fields host a wide variety of sporting events including baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse tournaments. Every member of the family will enjoy the park’s exciting amenities including Sky Bounce Bungee Trampoline, Sky Trail High Ropes Course, Putt-in-BayMini Golf, and two playgrounds. The Great Lawn is filled with family games and you can even test yourself with skills games! An action-packed tournament experience, top-notch food and beverage options and thrilling amenities come together to bring SPORTS. FAMILY. FUN. to life for every guest.

Quick Facts
>Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 2000
>10 synthetic turf fields
>Have hosted baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and flag football
>Free amenities for players and family members include: putt-putt, Sky Bounce, Sky Trail and multiple playgrounds and lawn games

Contact
Will Spence, Regional Manager
wspence@sportsforceparks.com
419-271-4928
sportsforceparkssandusky.com