HENDERSON COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX

The Henderson County Sports Complex at Berkeley Mills, upon its completion, aims to be the premiere sports complex in the region. Years of planning, community input, and hard work will culminate in a facility that all citizens of Henderson County can enjoy and take pride in.

The entire complex will cover nearly 40 acres, inclusive of the historic Berkeley baseball field, four new FIFA certified turf soccer fields, a new softball field, and six new tennis courts. 

Along with the athletic facilities, the complex hopes to offer restroom facilities, a picnic area, and a dedicated space for local food trucks. The walking paths that meander through the complex will add to the trail network of the Oklawaha Greenway.

History

These improvements celebrate the original spirit of this special place. In 1949, sportswriter Red Miller wrote that “Berkeley Mill is taking the lead in bringing more and better industrial and independent sports to Western North Carolina” (Asheville Citizen, July 7, 1949). Today, Henderson County is proud to carry that vision forward, leading Western North Carolina once again in creating accessible, vibrant, and dynamic recreational facilities. This project offers a unique opportunity to revitalize this historic property by blending recreation cherished by past generations with facilities for future ones.

Facility Details

The Berkeley Park Sports Complex will accommodate a wide range of recreational programming, from youth and adult league play in soccer, tennis, and softball to inclusive programs like adaptive soccer and lawn games. The facility will also support school athletics, community recreation initiatives, and regional tournaments that draw participants from both within and beyond the county. In addition to sports programming, the complex’s walking trail will promote fitness, social connection, and year-round outdoor recreation for residents of all ages and abilities.

$12.8

MILLION

Has already been invested by Henderson County to create this vibrant new recreational space!

$12.8 million already invested! Help us get to 100%

We’re calling on all who care about community, outdoor fun, and future generations to help close the final funding gap. Your support will add the special touches like playground equipment, trails, lamp posts, bleachers, gathering spaces, and other amenities that transform a park into a destination.

 

Let’s bring this vision to life, together.

 

Every contribution helps make this park a place where memories are made and connections grow.

 

Become a Community Partner!

GIVE ONLINE

Be a part of supporting amenities like goals, picnic tables, trashcans, bleachers, benches, and more!

Benches for Players (16 needed)
Beautification
Soccer Goals (8 Needed)
Trashcans (15-20 Needed)
Bleachers (15 Needed)
Picnic Tables (12 Needed)

Naming Rights & Sponsorship Opportunities

As Henderson County embarks on the construction of a new, state-of-the-art sports complex, we invite private donors, local businesses, and community members to become partners in this transformative project. 

Your support will help build a premier recreational facility that promotes health, community, and youth development. 

Sponsorship and Recognition

Bronze Sponsor $10,000+

Name listed on donor plaque in common area

Inclusion in Parks & Rec e-newsletter donor highlight

 

Silver Sponsor $20,000+

Name listed on donor plaque in common area

Name recognition on Parks & Rec website

Inclusion in Parks & Rec e-newsletter donor highlight

 

Gold Sponsor $50,000+

Name listed on donor plaque in common area

Acknowledgment in social media thank-you posts

Name recognition on Parks & Rec website

Inclusion in Parks & Rec e-newsletter donor highlight

 

Naming Rights

Platinum Sponsor $100,000+
(3 available)

Facility Naming Opportunities

A contribution of $100,000 or more includes naming rights for one major facility element, including: Central Pavilion, Sports Operations Center, or General Care Facility

Field Sponsor $500,000+
(6 available)

Field Naming Opportunities

A contribution of $500,000 or more includes naming rights for one of four multi-purpose fields, or naming rights to the playground, or naming rights to the softball field. 

If you are interested in naming rights or any of the sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nora Sjue at nsjue@hendersoncountync.gov

All recognition will remain for 10 years or the life of the amenity.  

All levels of recognition are subject to staff approval and availability.

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