Yakima Valley, WA Sports Facilities for Events
Welcome to Yakima Valley: A scenic sports space within Washington’s beautiful wine countryIntroduction
YAKIMA VALLEY, WASHINGTON
Yakima Valley is nestled in the middle of beautiful hills and mountain ranges in southern Washington, making it an excellent place to pull competitors and spectators from Portland, Oregon and Seattle via I-82. The Valley has something for everyone within a stone throw distance from their great facilities. When your event is finished, head on over to the Cowiche Canyon Trail system, which boasts over 30 miles of hiking and biking trails and has some beautiful views that range in difficulty for both novice and experienced hikers alike.
For those that want to get away from the action, you will be right in the midst of Washington’s wine country. At Bonair Winery and Portteus Vineyards, along with many other excellent wineries in the area, you can partake in an excellent selection for tastings starting at only $10. There are many local breweries that serve great food and drinks, starting with Bale Breaker Brewing Co. which specializes in craft beers and has a rotating special in their food trucks each night.
For more child-friendly activities, one can visit Johnson’s Orchards just outside Yakima, which has been open in the same location for more than 120 years. Your party can learn about the deep history of the region at the Yakima Valley Museum located in Yakima. Also within the Yakima Area, enjoy the Yakima Area Arboretum which boasts a plethora of plants, trees and classes where you and a group can take classes like Mushroom Hunting and Plant Identification, hold meetings and even get married at one of the cultural staples of the region.
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“The coordination led by Rich Austin of hoteliers, restaurants, host facilities and the local leadership is phenomenal. From the moment a team arrives in the Yakima Valley until it departs, they are treated with great hospitality. There is no doubt the Yakima Valley Sports Commission delivers more than promised.”
— Mick Hoffman, Executive Director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)
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Yakima Valley, WA Sports Facility Spotlight
YAKIMA VALLEY SUNDOME
Sports Covered: Multipurpose
Located on the grounds of State Fair Park & Event Center, the SunDome annually hosts WIAA State Championships in volleyball, basketball, and dance/drill. This multipurpose indoor facility is an ideal venue for tournament planners, where 8,000 spectators can attend tournaments, events, and conferences. Recently renovated, the SunDome now is outfitted with state-of-the-art video scoreboards, LED lighting, and new permanent seats.
GATEWAY SPORTS COMPLEX
Sports Covered: Baseball, softball
With a professional staff dedicated to taking care of your tournament needs, the Gateway Sports Complex has you covered. This state-of-the-art complex features eight softball fields, each with first-class Musco lighting, professional infield mix, electronic scoreboards and more. A PA system reverberates through the park, which also has a basketball court, volleyball court, two picnic shelters, a skate park, three playgrounds, multipurpose field, and coach/umpire rooms. The complex is the host site for several WIAA State Softball Championships each year.
SOZO SPORTS COMPLEX
Sports Covered: Soccer, futsal, multipurpose indoor and outdoor, basketball, lacrosse, running, football
The Sozo Sports Complex saw its eighth year of development in 2024, when it continued to make progress on the Sozo Arena, a 120,000-square-foot indoor facility that will hold up to four futsal courts, six basketball courts or 12 volleyball courts. The complex is home to 13 multipurpose outdoor fields as well, making it a powerhouse for any competition throughout the Pacific Northwest. Sozo hoste tourneys and events in several sports this year including soccer, football, lacrosse, pickleball, basketball and running, as well as two major festivals.
CARLON PARK GIRLS FASTPITCH COMPLEX
Sports Covered: Baseball, softball
This newly remodeled complex features four girl’s tournament-quality fastpitch fields with permanent 200-foot fences and state-of-the-art lighting systems on each field. The complex hosted the 2024 WIAA 2A State Softball Championships among numerous USA Softball of Washington tourneys.
APPLE TREE GOLF COURSE
Sports Covered: Golf
Carved from the natural rolling terrain of 100-year-old apple orchards, Apple Tree is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier golf destinations. Over 6,900 yards of championship course features a variety of scenic challenges, including its signature 17th apple green.
YAKIMA TENNIS CLUB
Sports Covered: Tennis
This well-maintained and visually striking tennis club is a hotspot for tournament action, seeing competition from the high school, collegiate, and adult levels on an annual basis. The facility maintains 13 outdoor courts, eight indoor courts (at a separate facility), a renovated swimming pool with a children’s play area, a clubhouse with locker rooms, a catered snack bar and a pro shop. The club hosted several USTA tennis tournaments in 2023, as well as the WIAA State Tennis Championships.