Stafford, Virginia Sports Facilities for Events
Take the next step and bring your future sporting event to Stafford, VA for spectacular attractions and state-of-the-art athletic facilitiesIntroduction
Stafford, Virginia
Stafford County, Virginia, is becoming a go-to place for sports tournament rightsholders looking for a location with ample facilities for events, hotels, and other infrastructure to support players on and off the field. One of our goals as an organization is to make it easy and convenient for sports rightsholders to choose Stafford.
Explore the running grounds for a young George Washington at George Washington Ferry Farm. The site offers visitors a chance to tour the grounds where Washington and his family, including his mother Mary lived, guided or individually for a fair price.
Travelers of all ages will be able to find something to do along Stafford’s Kegs and Corks Trail and the variety of breweries, in which visitors can get a free pass to have access to rewards as they visit them. Some venues include 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company in which one can order a variety of foods like subs burgers and kid offerings, along with their popular beer selection for adults. For those with a taste for wine, visitors will satisfy their craving with the Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard.
Often an artist’s love for creativity will creep into other aspects of their life outside of their work and that can be seen in Gari Melchers Stafford-based 27-acre estate. Visitors can go on group tours and view the house, other art exhibits and studio. Groups can also take free photos or affordable professional photos. There are also stunning gardens that visitors can meander through.
An important relic of American history can be found at Aquia Landing, which acted as a transfer point between railroad and steamboat for enslaved people heading toward freedom. Famous individuals who stopped in Aquia include Ellen and William Craft and Henry “Box” Brown. Visitors can enjoy the beaches near the Potomac River and swim, kayak, fish, and more in the refreshing water.
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Stafford, Virginia Sports Facilities Spotlight
EMBREY MILL PARK
Sports: Soccer, football, field hockey, lacrosse
Situated in the heart of Stafford, the stately Embrey Mill Park is conveniently located near the county’s major thoroughfares, shopping centers, restaurants and hotels, making it the ideal stop for teams and their families. The impressive multi-sport complex houses eight fields — six synthetic, lighted rectangular fields and two lighted grass fields, and a recently added practice field with ample parking. Adjacent to the sports complex is the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center, which houses an Olympic sized competition pool and athletic center.
JEFF ROUSE SWIM AND SPORTS CENTER
Sports: Swimming, diving, water polo, water sports
This 76,000 square-foot world-class Olympic sized sports complex is equipped with a 50-meter by 25-yard competition pool with seating for more than 800 spectators and movable bulkhead, a 25-yard recreation pool, and a warm-water wellness pool. Additionally, the Rouse Center features a full-size basketball court, a group exercise studio, a fitness floor, restrooms, a full- service cafe and parking. The athletic facility presents 5,000 square feet of exercise space and workout equipment, strength and conditioning machines and free weights.
POTOMAC RIVER
Sports: Kayak bass fishing, bass fishing, water sports
The water is open for any sports adventure. With creeks and tidal tributaries of the Potomac River, many sports have caught wave to our hidden gems. Kayak fishing, specifically for bass have put Stafford on the map for a hidden “fish town” and we have become the epicenter for snakehead fishing on the east coast.
DISC GOLF
Sports: Disc Golf
Stafford boasts two challenging disc golf courses at Curtis Park and John Lee Pratt Park that wind through woods within the parks and feature 18-holes at each, offering year-round recreation and tournament play. Adjacent to Curtis Park is the Gauntlet Golf Club, which frequently partners to host two-round tournaments for unique and exclusive play.
CHICHESTER PARK
Sports: Baseball and softball
Bring your upcoming outdoor sporting event to the spacious Chichester Park, a county park that offers five lighted baseball/softball diamonds and a concession stand. The vast park also features walking tracks, hiking and jogging trails with a natural mulch surface, a pavilion, restrooms, picnic areas with BBQ grills and tables and a new playground. Chichester Park promises protected spectator seating to enhance the fans’ experiences while watching nail-biting tournaments. The venue is conveniently near major transportation thoroughfares, making traversing to and from the park and other locations throughout Stafford stress-free.
GOLF COURSES
Sports: Golf
The Gauntlet Golf Club and Augustine Golf Club are premier golf courses with turn-key services, on-site restaurant and bar, and beautiful atmosphere for any tournament.