Grand Park Sports Campus

What Grand Park Sports Campus does

Grand Park Sports Campus, operating under the legal entity Grand Park Sports & Entertainment and branded as Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus since the 2022 naming rights deal, is a 400+ acre purpose-built youth sports destination located in Westfield, Indiana, roughly 30 minutes north of downtown Indianapolis. The campus combines 34 multi-purpose fields (mix of synthetic, championship natural grass, and indoor synthetic), 26 baseball/softball diamonds, and a 377,000 sq ft Community Health Network Events Center with 3 indoor full-size synthetic fields, meeting rooms, and a full-service restaurant. Co-located tenant facilities include Indy Eleven's professional soccer training center, Pacers Athletic Center (basketball/volleyball), Wright's 360 (gymnastics/cheer), Pro X Athlete Development, and TreeRunner Adventure Park, creating a multi-sport, multi-activity destination.

The business serves four core customer segments: youth sports families participating in tournaments, leagues, and camps; tournament and event organizers (notably Bullpen Tournaments for diamond sports and RCX Sports/NFL for flag football); professional sports tenants (Indy Eleven and, beginning 2026, the Indianapolis Capitols/CFL); and corporate/community event planners using the Events Center for conferences, trade shows, and graduations. Sponsorship and naming rights (Droplight as exclusive campus sponsor, Community Health Network for the Events Center, Titan Bat for the Diamond Complex, plus Meijer, IU Health, Capelli Sport, and others) represent a distinct revenue layer, while Site Search serves as the official tournament housing partner.

Revenue is generated through space rental and event hosting fees, league and camp registration, licensing/naming rights, and managed housing services. Go-to-market blends event-driven marketing (anchor events such as the NFL Flag Championships and Capitols games), an enterprise sales motion for corporate/group bookings via a three-step reservation system and dedicated events team, and a self-serve registration portal (play.grandparksports.com) for camps and leagues. No proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; operations rely on standard venue management systems and outsourced partners for diamonds, housing, and on-site attractions.

Name

Grand Park Sports Campus

Legal name

Grand Park Sports & Entertainment

Website

https://grandpark.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grand Park Sports Campus is a 400+ acre purpose-built youth sports destination in Westfield, Indiana, operating multi-purpose fields, diamonds, and a large indoor events center to serve youth sports families, tournament organizers, professional sports tenants, and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Facility and Venue Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Youth sports facility
• Sports tournament venue
• Sports event hosting
• Athletic field rental
• Sports tourism destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Hosting & Space Rental: The campus generates revenue through hosting tournaments, championships, and corporate events. The 377,000 sq ft Events Center and outdoor fields/diamonds are rented to event organizers, tournament operators, and corporate clients for conferences, graduations, trade shows, and sports competitions.
2. Camps & Leagues Programs: Year-round youth sports programs including football leagues, soccer camps, and school break multi-sport camps. Revenue generated through registration fees for participants.
3. Sponsorship & Naming Rights: Naming rights partnerships including Droplight as Exclusive Campus Naming Rights Sponsor, Community Health Network as Events Center Title Sponsor, and Titan Bat Company for the Diamond Complex. Additional official partners include Meijer, Capelli Sport, IU Health, and others.
4. Housing & Hospitality Services: Partnership with Site Search for tournament housing management, negotiating group hotel rates and managing block bookings for visiting teams and families.
5. Diamond Sports Tournament Management: All baseball and softball tournament activity managed by Bullpen Tournaments across 26 diamonds, including tournament registration fees and related services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grand Park Sports Campus operates a 400+ acre purpose-built youth sports destination in Westfield, Indiana, featuring 34 multi-purpose fields, 26 baseball/softball diamonds, and a 377,000 sq ft indoor Events Center. The campus hosts tournaments, championships, camps, leagues, corporate events, and conferences, and serves as home to professional sports teams such as Indy Eleven. It also operates on-campus attractions including TreeRunner Adventure Park.

Product overview

Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus operates as a unified sports destination platform consisting of physical facilities and programs. The core offering is the 400+ acre campus in Westfield, Indiana featuring the Community Health Network Events Center (377,000 sq ft indoor venue), 34 multi-purpose field sports facilities, and the 26-diamond Diamond Sports complex managed by Bullpen Tournaments. On-campus attractions include TreeRunner Adventure Park, while tenant facilities encompass Pacers Athletic Center (basketball/volleyball), Indy Eleven Training Center (professional soccer), Pro X Athlete Development (performance training), and Wright's 360° (gymnastics/cheer). Sports programs include Camps & Leagues (football, soccer, school break camps), while event services cover Meetings & Special Events, Site Search hotel housing, and the Bullpen Gives Back community program. The campus hosts 462+ annual events including the Indianapolis Capitols (CFL football) and serves as home to Indiana Soccer Association and Indy Eleven Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grand Park Sports Campus A 400+ acre premier youth sports destination in Westfield, Indiana featuring 34 multi-purpose fields, 26 diamonds, and the 377,000 sq ft Community Health Network Events Center, hosting 462+ annual events and 5.1M+ visitors per year.
• Community Health Network Events Center A 377,000 sq ft indoor events facility with 3 full-size synthetic fields, meeting rooms, locker rooms, and a full-service restaurant bar; serves as home to Indiana Soccer Association and Indy Eleven Academy.
• TreeRunner Adventure Park at Grand Park An on-campus adventure attraction featuring over 1,000 feet of ziplines, 6 unique aerial trails, and 4 difficulty levels for all ages; offers birthday parties, corporate groups, and school/team bookings.
• Camps & Leagues Programs Year-round sports programs including GP Football leagues and camps, IUK Soccer Camps, and School Break Camps for kindergarten through 6th grade.
• Diamond Sports (Bullpen Tournaments) 26-diamond baseball and softball complex managed by Bullpen Tournaments, including 8 high-school/college diamonds, 4 flex diamonds, and 14 junior/softball diamonds.
• Field Sports 34 multi-purpose fields for soccer, lacrosse, football, and rugby including 7 synthetic fields, 1 championship natural grass field, 23 natural grass fields, and 3 indoor synthetic fields.
• Meetings & Special Events Corporate events, conferences, trade shows, graduations, and private functions hosted at the Events Center with 268,000 sq ft of uninterrupted trade show floor.
• Site Search Hotel Housing Official tournament housing partner providing exclusive group rates, block bookings, and dedicated support for coaches, families, and event organizers visiting Grand Park.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.1M+ annual visitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• SKYLAKE AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Adventure park partnership announced March 19, 2026 to enhance tourism experience for youth sports families in Hamilton County. SKYLAKE, expected to open in Sheridan summer 2026, will offer leisure activities aimed at encouraging families to extend their stay. Partnership aims to position Hamilton County as a premier sports tourism destination combining sports and recreational amenities.
• TreeRunner Adventure ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus adventure park offering over 1,000 feet of ziplines, 6 unique aerial trails, and 4 difficulty levels. Located at 19000 Grand Park Blvd, Enter off 186th Street, Park in Lot G. Longest zipline experience in Indianapolis metro area.
• Bullpen TournamentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Diamond Sports partner managing all baseball and softball tournament activity across 26 diamonds on campus. Provides free tournament access to Westfield residents through Bullpen Gives Back program.
• Site SearchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial tournament housing partner handling hotel bookings for Grand Park events. Negotiates exclusive group rates, manages block bookings, and provides dedicated support for coaches, families, and event organizers.
• DroplightflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive Campus Naming Rights Sponsor of Grand Park Sports Campus. Droplight acquired naming rights in 2022.
• Community Health NetworkflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive Events Center Title Sponsor. The 377,000 sq ft Events Center is branded as the Community Health Network Events Center.
• Titan Bat CompanymajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial Naming Rights Partner of the Titan Bat Diamond Complex, the 26-diamond baseball and softball facility.
• MeijermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Supercenter of Grand Park, providing retail sponsorship and marketing partnership.
• MacAllister RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred Equipment Rental Provider for Grand Park.
• Capelli SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Uniform and Apparel Company of Grand Park.
• IU School of Health and Human SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Academic Partner, offering educational programs including IUK Soccer Camps and Sports Day Camp.
• ForzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Equipment Provider for Grand Park.
• Yellow Backpack Portable StorageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Portable Storage Partner.
• Indy Eleven Professional SoccerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome of Indy Eleven Professional Soccer, which established presence at Grand Park in 2019. Also includes Indy Eleven Academy (youth development) based at the Events Center.
• Pacers Athletic CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier basketball and volleyball venue located on campus.
• Wright's 360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGymnastics and cheer training facility on campus.
• Pro X Athlete DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformance training facility for athletes, located at 651 E 191st Street. Partner for Bullpen Gives Back program for Westfield residents.
• NFLflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting NFL Flag Championships Presented by Toyota July 23-26, 2026. The world's premier youth flag football tournament with championship games broadcast on ESPN.
• Indianapolis Capitols / Continental Football LeagueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional football franchise and CFL returning to Indianapolis with home games at Grand Park beginning 2026 season. Greg Stremlaw, Co-CEO of Grand Park, serves as CEO of Indy Sports & Entertainment and Grand Park Sports & Entertainment.
• RCX SportsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO of RCX Sports (Izell Reese) involved in NFL Flag Championships at Grand Park. RCX Sports is the organization behind NFL Flag.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spooky Nook Sports: One of the largest indoor sports complexes in North America located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Directly comparable as a multi-sport mega-complex offering fields, tournaments, camps, and events at scale, serving similar youth sports tourism markets.
• Sports Force Parks: Multi-location sports tourism complexes (Ohio, Tennessee) featuring multiple fields and tournament hosting services. Comparable as a competing youth sports destination targeting tournament organizers and traveling families.
• National Sports Center: Minnesota-based multi-sport complex featuring 50+ soccer fields and large tournament/event hosting infrastructure. Directly comparable as a large-scale purpose-built sports campus targeting youth tournament organizers and families.
• LakePoint Sports Complex: Georgia-based sports tourism destination with extensive fields and event facilities. Directly comparable as a purpose-built multi-sport campus competing for national youth tournament bookings and sports tourism dollars.

Emerging players

• Piney Point Sports Complex: Baseball/softball focused tournament complex in Texas. Comparable as a destination tournament operator with on-site facilities and housing partnerships, though narrower in sport focus than Grand Park's multi-sport campus.
• Rocky Mount Event Center: Sports and events complex in North Carolina featuring multiple fields and event spaces. Comparable as a multi-purpose sports destination, though at smaller scale than Grand Park's 400+ acre campus.
• Russell Athletics Sports Complex: Sports facility operator offering fields and event hosting across multiple states. Comparable in providing multi-sport tournament infrastructure for youth sports events at a smaller per-location scale than Grand Park.

Broad incumbents

• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex: Disney-operated multi-sport complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Comparable as a major national youth and amateur sports destination with similar tournament hosting, though embedded within a broader entertainment/ hospitality ecosystem.

Regional players

• Hershey Sports Complex: Multi-sport destination complex in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Comparable as a youth sports tournament and training facility, though operates in a different regional market serving Northeast US sports tourism.

Others

• Visit Indy / Indianapolis Sports Tourism: Destination marketing organization for Indianapolis whose sports tourism strategy and economic development positioning closely aligns with Grand Park's role as the region's premier youth sports venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GrandParkSports
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrandParkSports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-park-sports-campus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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