Irmo Chapin, SC Sports Facilities to Host Tournaments
The Irmo-Chapin area is a hidden gem in South Carolina, perfect for hosting tournaments and enjoying a wonderful family vacationIntroduction
Irmo-Chapin, South Carolina
Located just northwest of Columbia, South Carolina, the Irmo-Chapin area boasts rich nature and outstanding athletic facilities operated by the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission for high-level tournament play. One of America’s best zoos, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, is home to over 2,000 animals and an inspiring botanical garden. Lake Murray, the Jewel of South Carolina, offers world-class fishing, and boating, and golf, along with fun activities for the entire family. The South Carolina State Museum is the largest in the state, featuring four floors of permanent and changing exhibits, a digital dome planetarium, and an observatory. In the Main Street district, the Columbia Museum of Art attracts over 150,000 visitors annually with its renowned collection and innovative educational programs.
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“As you know, we run over 40 different events around the country – so we work with a lot of different facilities. Ashley and his staff are THE BEST that we work with. They go above and beyond what we could ever ask for. Ashley is with us every step of the way. You can tell he is just as invested in the success of the event as we are. I could go on and on about Ashley and his team… they are simply THE BEST.”
– Ryan Long, Former Event Director, Boys Events NXTsports Inc. // Make it Matter
Local Irmo-Chapin Activities
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Irmo-Chapin Sports Facilities Spotlight
Saluda Shoals Park
Sports Covered: Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis, Races and Runs
Saluda Shoals Park is a 480-acre regional riverfront park with a lot to offer athletes and families. For tournaments and events of all sizes, The Fields on-site athletic complex has six multipurpose fields for sports like soccer, lacrosse and rugby, while The Courts provides six clay and four hard surface tennis courts. In addition, there are ten miles of paved and unpaved trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, ramps for boat, canoe and kayak launches, a water spray ground for children and more.
Seven Oaks Park
Sports Covered: Outdoor and indoor multipurpose
Located near Saluda Shoals Park, Seven Oaks Park provides additional athletic fields and premier baseball diamonds for multiple levels of play. Along with its three multipurpose fields, the park has six baseball diamonds in total, with four youth, one intermediate and one regulation-sized. The park also has three on-site gyms where pickleball, basketball and volleyball shine, along with trails and playgrounds.
Melvin Park
Sports Covered: Baseball, tennis
Baseball shines brightest at Melvin Park, with its four regulation-sized diamonds and two youth diamonds within a stone’s throw of beautiful Lake Murray. Also within the 71-acre park are two multipurpose fields, a ten-court tennis complex and a splash pad to cool off during hot tournament days.
Crooked Creek Park
Sports Covered: Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Football
Crooked Creek is a thriving park in the heart of Lake Murray country in Chapin, offering a vibrant community space for recreation and family activities. The park features three youth and three intermediate baseball diamonds, along with three multi-use fields designed for soccer, lacrosse, and other sports. Well-maintained facilities, walking trails, and picnic areas, make it an ideal destination for your next event.