Dinwiddie County Parks, Recreation & Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ray Vines, Director of Parks and Recreation
jvines@dinwiddieva.us
Direct: 804-732-1100<
7301-B Boydton Plank Road
North Dinwiddie, VA 23803
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DESTINATION INFORMATION
The Dinwiddie County Sports Complex, a pet free and smoke free facility, established operations in June of 2011. The multi purpose facility is located within Dinwiddie County at 5850 R.B. Pamplin Drive, Sutherland, VA 23885. The facility currently houses many athletic fields including a football stadium, full-sized baseball field, soccer stadium, and three (3) NCAA and high school level championship softball fields. The facility has been the host for numerous collegiate programs including; Virginia Commonwealth University Soccer, Richard Bland College, and multiple NCAA Division II baseball teams from as far away as seven states. In addition to numerous youth state and regional tournaments, the facility is now the proud home of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association State Softball Championships. The facility is conveniently located near I-95, I-85, and US-460. Facility Awards 2012 VACo Award for "Best Facility" 2013 NACo Award for "Best Facility".
# of Hotels | 156 |
# of Hotel Rooms: | 18,000 |
Sports Facility Guide: | http://www.DinwiddieSportsComplex.com |
Major Attractions: | Virginia Motorsports Park, Pamplin Historical Park, The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Petersburg National Battlefield, Five Forks Unit & Poplar Grove National Cemetery, Historic Dinwiddie Courthouse, Virginia Skydiving Center, Appomattox River & Trails, Lake Chesdin (3,100 acres), Old Towne Petersburg (dining, shopping, and entertainment) |
Airports/distance: | Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB)/0 miles Richmond International Airport (RIC)/41 miles Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)/96 miles |
Rail Stations/Distance: | Petersburg Amtrak Station (PTB)/ 7 miles |
Recently Hosted Events: | VISSA (Virginia Independent School Athletic Association) State Softball Championship NCAA Division II Baseball Games/Tournaments Virginia Commonwealth University Black vs. Gold Soccer Game NCAA Softball Games/Tournaments Junior College Games/Tournaments Dinwiddie/Colonial Heights Division II Baseball Challenge Dixie Youth Softball Regional Finals |
Colleges & Universities: | Richard Bland College |