SPORTS FACILITY GUIDE }Our Olympic-style sports festival would not be possible without the support of the area’s facilities, and venues. Topeka has some of the region’s finest facilities and we are proud to show them off to participants from all four corners of the state.~ Mitch Gross, Executive Director of State Games CAPITAL PLAY

Topeka, Kansas As the capital of Kansas, Topeka offers the convenience of a big city with the exceptional service and friendly people of a small town. Conveniently located in the heart of America, Topeka is easily accessible by car, air, bus or train. Discover how Topeka can help you host a pitch-perfect tournament or a winning championship.

Getting Here Topeka is at the crossroads of I-70 and I-335, providing exceptional east-west and north-south access. The Kansas City International Airport is within one hour’s drive, providing quick and easy flights all around the world.

Proud to Host • 2020 Kansas Shrine Bowl • 2019 & 2020 USA Softball Men’s Northern Nationals • 2019 NAIA Bowling Invitational • 2017 NJCAA Half Marathon Championship • 2015 NHPA World Horseshoe Pitching Championship • USA Wrestling of Kansas Kids Folkstyle Championship (1989 - 2023) • 2015 PWBA Topeka Open • 2014 - 2017 NAIA National Wrestling Championship • 2014 NJCAA Half Marathon Championship • Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball & Soccer • NJCAA Jayhawk Conference Region VI Softball & Soccer • USA Swimming Central Zones Championship • Governor’s Cup & Harvest Cup Soccer Tournaments • Sunflower State Games

VisitTopeka.com 3 KANSAS EXPOCENTRE

The Kansas Expocentre is a multi-facility complex designed for numerous uses. Whether it’s hosting a volleyball tournament or a horse show, the Kansas Expocentre offers affordable, flexible facilities for many purposes.

The venue, which opened in 1987, is in the midst of a $45 million renovation. The Kansas Expocentre has hosted WWE Smackdown, Nitro Arena Cross, Cirque de Solei, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Sesame Street Live, KISS, Disney on Ice, Jeff Dunham and more.

Landon Arena Landon Arena hosts volleyball, boxing, wrestling and basketball, among many other events. Landon Arena is also home to the Topeka Pilots, an amateur hockey team and NGL Indoor Football. The venue boasts state- of-the-art video boards, lighting and sound system. • 22,400 square feet- 111’ x 221’ and a 71’ ceiling • 7,300 seating capacity • One 800 amp power source and one 400 amp power source • 13’9” x 13’2” drive-in entrance • Ice rink and dasherboards

Exhibition Hall R.R. Domer Livestock Arena Providing the ultimate in versatility, among the Kansas Expocentre venues, The R.R. Domer Livestock Arena is widely used for horse shows, exotic Exhibition Hall is routinely transformed from a concrete shell into just animal shows and other livestock events. The facility features a full- about anything, including sporting events, tradeshows, galas, exhibitions service cafe, paved parking lot, wash bays and jumps. and more. • 1,400 bleacher seats • 44,500 square feet - 210’ x 255’ • 245 10’ x 10’ stalls • 1,850 banquet seats, 2,400 theater seats, 3,000 general seats • 240’ x 120’ competition arena • In-house sound system • 200’ x 150’ covered exercise area • 30’ on center utility floor pockets • 76 electrical hook-ups for trailers and campers with dump station • Two 13’ drive-in entrances • Addition of an enclosed arena with Expocentre renovation • Six 14’ loading docks • Adding 30,000 sq. ft. of exhibiting space in Expocentre renovation One Expocentre Dr. 785.235.1986 www.KSExpo.com

4 VisitTopeka.com VisitTopeka.com 5 HOMETOWN HEROES Aaron Crow, reliever for the Miami Marlins, began his major league career in 2011the Kansas City Royals. He is one of only two Topeka natives to ever be drafted in the first round of the MLB draft.

6 VisitTopeka.com LAKE SHAWNEE

Baseball, softball and a multi-purpose turf field at Lake Shawnee could be the site of your next big tournament. The Bettis Family Sports Complex alone includes six lighted turf diamonds, which have played host to several NBC World Series. For the water sport enthusiasts, Lake Shawnee also offers various opportunities in scenic surroundings.

The lake grounds are 1,100 acres total and include: • 410 acres of water for fishing, boating, rowing and sailing • First class baseball and softball facilities • Tennis courts and soccer field • 18-hole golf course and disc golf course • Sand volleyball courts • Adventure cove recreational area added in 2018

Lake Shawnee Girls Softball Complex • Four fields, all with Musco lighting • Fields accommodate ages 4 through collegiate level • All fields have a 200’ fence • Backstop netting allowing for optimal spectator viewing • Upcoming $600,000 renovation with all turf fields

Bettis Family Sports Complex • Six turf baseball fields and one all-purpose field • Two PeeWee fields with 240’ center field • One gopher field with 260’ center field • Pony field has a left and right field of 300’ and 385’ center • Jerry Robertson Field has a 330’ left and a 320’ right with a 400’ center

All fields are equipped with Musco lighting. 3137 SE 29th St. 785.267.1156 Parks.Snco.Us

VisitTopeka.com 7 HUMMER SPORTS PARK

Hummer Sports Park’s state-of-the-art facilities can host football, track and field, soccer, baseball, softball and swimming, all in one convenient location. No other sports complex in the region can compare to Topeka’s Hummer Sports Park, which features: • 6,000 seat football stadium • Two baseball fields • Olympic-size competition pool • Two softball fields • 2,000 seat soccer stadium • Eight-lane track

Capitol Federal Natatorium • Olympic-sized 50-meter by 25-yard swimming pool • 11,000 square feet of deck space • Touch pad timing • 1,100 spectator seating capacity • Full locker room facilities • Community multipurpose room • Warm-up area and crash area for swimmers

Mike A. Torrez Baseball Complex Named after MLB player Mike Torrez, a Topeka native, the Mike A. Torrez Baseball Complex features two professional level fields with warning tracks. The fescue blend “Natural Grass Playing Field Systems” are composed of a modified sand base rootzone with a sub-drainage system and an irrigation system. • 325’ down the lines, 385’ to center field • 500 seating capacity for each field • Covered dugouts with bullpens • Netted batting cage nearby 2701 SW East Circle Dr S #1 785.295.3750 www.HummerSportsPark.com Weaver-Erwin Stadium • Football stadium seats up to 6,000 fans • Concession and rest room facilities easily accessible • Wheelchair seating in grandstand and visitor area

8 VisitTopeka.com DID YOU KNOW? Many swimmers from the Topeka area have swam at the Capitol Federal Natatorium as high schoolers, only to go on to become DI swimmers. This includes Emily Dicus, University of Virginia; Sammie Schurig, University of Kansas; Haley Molden, University of Kansas; Grant Rogers, University of Texas and Shara Stafford, University of Florida.

VisitTopeka.com 9 HOMETOWN HEROES , a native Topekan, was the 2012 special teams captain of the Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers. He played high school football at Highland Park High School and at Washburn. , a Washburn graduate, also played in the 2012 Super Bowl, lining up at safety for the .

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Lee Arena and Yager Stadium are home to the Washburn Ichabods basketball teams, volleyball team, women’s soccer team and the football team. The teams compete at the NCAA Division II level and play in the MIAA Conference.

Lee Arena • Seating capacity of 4,150 • Meeting rooms overlooking court • Well-appointed booster room overlooking the court • Daktronics equipment with the ability to show video, graphics, statistics and more

Yager Stadium • Sportexe field, professional quality turf • Recently renovated press box includes sky box suites and booster rooms • Seating capacity of 7,200 • Football specific facility

1700 SW College Ave. 785.670.1134 www.WUSports.com

VisitTopeka.com 11 BOWLING FACILITIES

Gage Bowl and West Ridge Lanes offer a premier location for all of your bowling events. Each possess ample space and make great locations for tournaments.

Gage Bowl • $700,000 renovation completed in 2014 • 40 lanes, surfaced with Brunswick’s Pro Lane • Full service restaurant and bar, as well as banquet room • Pro shop

4200 SW Huntoon St. 785.272.1881 www.GageBowl.net

West Ridge Lanes • Host of the 2019 NAIA Bowling Invitational • Host of 2015 PWBA Topeka Open • 32 lanes • Features bowling, go-karts and mini-golf • Full service restaurant and bar • Pro shop

1935 SW Westport Dr. 785.273.3333 www.WestRidgeLanesFFC.com

HOMETOWN HEROES Chris Barnes, a Topeka native, is a leading competitor on the PBA Tour. He graduated from Wichita State University. He was PBA Rookie of the Year the same year. He also earned PBA Player of the Year during the 2007-08 season and was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2018.

12 VisitTopeka.com ILIFF COMMONS

Iliff Commons is a cross country course featuring several miles of fescue trails through the prairie grass and woods. Iliff Commons can host numerous sporting events and activities including walking, running, cross- country and mountain biking.

NE 31st St & NE Kincaid Rd 785.357.1854 www.DoctorIliff.com/commons.html

VisitTopeka.com 13 EXTREME SPORTS

Topeka offers multiple venues for extreme sports enthusiasts to show off Heartland BMX their best moves. Three skate parks, one BMX racing course and one • 1,200 ft dirt track designed for BMX racing quarter midget racing track call Topeka home and are available for • One of two BMX racing tracks in Kansas tournament events. • Holds sanctioned events Mondays and Wednesdays

Mousetrap Skate Park 4801 SW Shunga Dr. 785.271.1269 www.HeartlandBMX.com • Topeka’s first skate park • Features bowled corner, rails and flat bank channel gap Topeka Quarter Midget Track • State-of-the-art banked concrete oval racetrack with scoring tower 801 NE Poplar St. 785.368.6868 • Constructed for kids ages 5-16 • Concession stand, covered bleachers and a large staging area Rip-On Skate Park • 9,310 square ft facility 1121 SW University Blvd. www.TKQMA.net • Features two pyramids, ramps, quarter pipes, grind rails and more Moto X Track at Heartland Motorsports Park 2400 SW Washburn Ave. 785.368.6868 • 2.1-mile outdoor style motocross • 42 bike pro-style starting gate Chesney Skate Park • Concessions with food and beverage • 5,000 square ft facility • On-site camping • Provides a 4 ft quarter pipe, a mini spine, a fun box with ledge 7530 Topeka Blvd. 785.861.7899 HeartlandPark.com/Motocross SW 18th and Clay St. 785.368.6868

14 VisitTopeka.com VisitTopeka.com 15 SUNFLOWER SOCCER COMPLEX

The Sunflower Soccer Complex’s fields are commonly referred to as “the best grass fields in the state of Kansas.” The organization began in 1983 with a handful of teams and now boasts more than 170 teams, with players ranging from ages 4-14. They offer recreational, competitive and classic leagues. They also play host to soccer matches during the annual Sunflower State Games. • $3.5 million expansion and improvement construction completed in 2015 • Permanent concessions and restroom • Paved parking lot • Thirteen total fields • All grass fields • The facility is 108 acres • Home to annual spring Governor’s Cup Soccer Invitational & Fall Harvest Cup Tournament • Plenty of spectator areas

4829 NW 17th St. 785.233.9700 www.SunflowerSoccer.org

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VisitTopeka.com 17 HEARTLAND MOTORSPORTS PARK TOPEKA

Heartland Park Topeka is home to some of the best drag, road and dirt racing events in the United States. • Offers a dirt track, drag track and road course • Over 700 acres of multipurpose land • Large scale racing events are held at Heartland Park, including the NHRA Summer Nationals • Heartland Park hosts many non-racing special events throughout the year also such as the Sunflower State Games, MS Bike Rice and Armed Forces Day • Hosted two Tough Mudder races

7530 SW Topeka Blvd. 785.862.4781 www.HPT.com

18 VisitTopeka.com VisitTopeka.com 19 HORSESHOES FACILITIES

One of the best horseshoe facilities in the Midwest is located in picturesque Gage Park. The 18 full walkway practice courts are made of grass extended platforms and clay pits. Gage Park has been a staple of Topeka since opening in 1899 and its160-acre space offers multiple facilities including a swimming pool, the Topeka Zoo & Concervation Center, the Helen Hocker Theater, a fishing pond and more.

635 SW Gage Blvd Parks.SNCO.us

DID YOU KNOW? Topeka hosted the NHPA World Horseshoe Championship in 2015, bringing more than 1,400 pitchers from around the world.

Frank Elroy Jackson, of Blue Mound, Kansas, competed in the first world horseshoe championship in 1909 and won the event, beating 33 other contestants. The event was held in Bronson, Kansas. He also participated in multiple Topeka tournaments in his lifetime.

20 VisitTopeka.com TENNIS FACILITIES

Kossover Tennis Facility and Wood Valley Racquet Club offer a premier mix of outdoor, hard surface tennis courts and indoor cement, laminate courts. Together, they provide an optimal variety of tournament ready courts.

Kossover Tennis Facility • 18 hard surface tennis courts • Nine lighted courts • Stadium center court and pro shop

2540 SW Gage Blvd 785.273.0030

Genesis Health Club Wood Valley • 6 indoor courts, laminate-coated cement • Massage therapy and personal training • Serves adult and youth tennis

2909 SW 37th St 785.266.8000 GenesisHealthClubs.com

Garfield Community Center PICKLEBALL • Two indoor courts 1600 NE Quincy St. 785.251.6950 Parks.SNCO.us

To meet the demand for this growing sport, tennis courts in a Central Park Crestview Community Center were converted into dedicated pickleball courts. • Two indoor courts

Hughes Park 4801 SW Shunga Dr. 785.251.2960 Parks.SNCO.us • 18 outdoor courts pickleball complex • Largest complex in Kansas

725 SW Orleans Parks.SNCO.us

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If softball is your game, you can “play ball” at parks across Topeka. Experienced in hosting a wide variety of tournaments, our numerous softball fields can easily accommodate your big event.

Rueger Park Softball Complex • Four diamonds with 300’ fences • Tournament quality lighting • Concession and restroom building

2851 S. Kansas Ave. 785.368.3808 Parks.SNCO.us

Shawnee North Sports Complex • Four diamond complex • Three fields with 300’ fences • Covered dugouts • Concession area

400 NE 43rd 785.267.1156 Parks.SNCO.us

Felker Softball Complex • Four diamond complex • Concession stand and restrooms • Covered dugouts

25th & Gage Blvd. 785.273.6170 Parks.SNCO.us

SYAA Ken Berry Fields • 11 fields of all sizes and for all age ranges • Organized by Southwest Youth Athletic Association in the early 1970s • Consists of more than 150 teams

61st & Wanamaker Rd. 785.213.3565 KenBerryLeague.com

22 VisitTopeka.com VisitTopeka.com 23 MULTI-SPORT FACILITIES

Featuring flexible indoor space for youth and adult sports, Sport Zone and K-4 Sports are excellent venues for tournaments and field sports during the offseason.

Sport Zone Offering indoor and outdoor space for league sports, tournaments and more. • Six volleyball courts or • Four basketball courts or • Six indoor soccer fields

Facility also has: • Four football fields • 400 acres of flexible land

3909 SW Burlingame Rd. 785.267.4658 www.ISportZone.com

K-4 Sports • 120 ft x 120 ft multi-purpose turf area • Six batting cages • Six pitching lanes • Two golf simulators • Upper level parents’ lounge overlooking turf area and batting cages

3922 74th St. 785.484.2326 www.k4sports.net

24 VisitTopeka.com EQUESTRIAN ARENAS

Topeka offers several locations for equestrian events and has hosted qualifying events for the PRCA Rodeo.

R.R. Domer Livestock Arena • 245 10’ x 10’ stalls, 240’ x 120’ competition arena and 200’ x 150’ covered exercise area • 76 electrical hook-ups for trailers and campers with dump station • Addition of an enclosed arena with Expocentre Renovation

One Expocentre Dr. 785.235.1986 www.KSExpo.net

North Topeka Saddle Club • Arena is active with mounted shootings, play nights, barrel racing jackpots and annual Kansas High School Rodeo Association rodeo • Host of the Topeka PRCA Rodeo

7341 NW Topeka Blvd. 785.246.1920

VisitTopeka.com 25 GOLF FACILITIES

There are many fine golfing facilities in the Shawnee County area. Whether you’re an amateur or professional player, the courses range in skill level to provide your group with the appropriate challenge. With courses like Berkshire, Western Hills, Lake Shawnee Golf Course and Shawnee Country Club, the Shawnee County area is a golfer’s dream.

Lake Shawnee Golf Course The 18-hole course at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course facility features 6,357 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 68. It also features a course rating is 70.0 and it has a slope rating of 118. • Fairways use Zoysia grass, greens use Bentgrass • Maintained by Lake Shawnee Golf Management • Clubhouse and pro shop

4141 SE East Edge Rd. 785.267.2295 www.LakeShawneeGolf.com

Berkshire Country Club • This par 70 course was first opened in 1990 • Designed by Steve Dultmeier • Maximum distance of 6,187 yards • Course rating of 70.3 and a slope rating of 130

3720 SW 45th St. 785.267.7888 www.greatlifegolf.com/topeka-area

Shawnee Country Club Western Hills Golf Club • The par 71 course was first opened in 1915 The par 70 course was first opened in 1967 • Maximum distance of 6,598 yards Maximum distance of 6,089 yards and minimum of 4,728 yards • Course rating of 72.4 and a slope of 125 Longest hole on the course is a par 5 that plays 570 yards • Full service pro shop Water hazards come into play on 12 occasions • Restaurant and grill available 8533 SW 21st St. 785.478.400 913 SE 29th St. 785.233.5544 www.greatlifegolf.com/topeka-area www.greatlifegolf.com/topeka-area

26 VisitTopeka.com HOMETOWN HEROES Gary Woodland, a Topeka native, currently plays on the PGA Tour. He has played professionally since 2007 and won his first PGA Tour event March 20, 2011. He had a career best Official World Golf Ranking of 36th in 2011.

VisitTopeka.com 27 DISC GOLF

Topeka offers three disc golf courses for use.

18 Basket Courses • Lake Shawnee Disc Golf Course 3100 SE Tinman Circle www.parks.snco.us • Crestview Park Disc Golf Course SW Fairlawn Rd & SW Shunga Dr. www.parks.snco.us

9 Basket Course • Rice Park Disc Golf Course, 500-521 SE 5th St. www.parks.snco.us

FOOTGOLF

The 18-hole footgolf course at Forbes Golf Course is the first in Topeka and sixth in the state. The scenic course shares its space with a public golf course.

700 SW Capehart Road 785.862.0114 www.ForbesGC.com

28 VisitTopeka.com OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS

Two venues in Topeka are aimed at shooting enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to hold an event or just do some target shooting, these venues have you covered.

Ravenwood Lodge • Featured on “Pull—America’s Top Gun Clubs” and “Field & Stream TV” • Offers mix of bird hunting opportunities and clay target shooting

10147 SW 61st St. 785.256.6444 www.RavenwoodLodge.com

Capital City Gun Club • Private shooting range • Range for hi-power weapons, pistols, black powder guns and more

12200 NW 4th St. 785.478.4682 www.CapitalCityGunClub.com

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