Bell Bank Park

Bell Bank Park is a multi-purpose complex in Mesa, Arizona, United States. It opened on January 7, 2022, before a Grand Opening took place on 4 February 2022, headlined by musician Lindsey Stirling.[1][2][3]

Bell Bank Park
LocationMesa, Arizona
Coordinates33.2985°N 111.6260°W / 33.2985; -111.6260
OwnerLegacy Sports USA
OperatorLegacy Sports USA
Capacity5,000 (outdoor)
2,800 (indoor)
OpenedJanuary 2022
Tenants
Valley United FC (NISA) (2022–present)
FC Arizona (NPSL) (2022–present)
Website
bellbankpark.com

History

Bell Bank Park is situated on the site of a former General Motors testing facility.[4] In 2018, Mesa voters voted against a bond request for a state owned sports facility nearby and that paved the way for this facility to begin.[5] [6]

Ground was broken on the project in October, 2020.[7] The facility is a vision of Legacy Sports, and was known as Legacy Sports Park before a 10-year naming rights deal was stuck with Bell Bank.[8][9] The facility was estimated to have cost $280million.[10]

Prior to completion, events were booked including the Jam On It amateur basketball tournaments, who committed to hosting events at the facility until 2032.[11]

Bell Bank Park opened with an event hosted by the Association of Pickleball Professionals Tour on 4 January 2022.[12]

In February 2022, it was announced that Park University would make Bell Bank Park the home for their athletic events.[13]

Facilities

The facility spans across 320 acres and includes:

  • 5,000 seat Outdoor stadium
  • 2,800 seat Indoor stadium
  • 35 Soccer/Lacrosse Fields
  • 57 Indoor Volleyball Courts
  • 8 Baseball/Softball Fields
  • 20 Basketball Courts
  • 41 Pickleball Courts
  • 12 Beach Volleyball Courts
  • 22 Futsal Courts
  • Gymnastics Center
  • Dance Studio
  • Cheer Center
  • Sports Performance Center

Commercial Partnerships

The facility has a number of commercial partnerships facilitated through Oak View Group and Legacy Sports. These include:

Venue Names
Venue NameDates
Bell Bank ParkSeptember 2021 – Present
Legacy Sports ParkOctober 2020 - September 2021

References
  1. "Bell Bank Park Officially Opens as Nation's Largest Multi-Venue Sports and Entertainment Complex". Mesa.az. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  2. "Gilbert-raised Lindsey Stirling getting ready to perform at Bell Bank Park in Mesa". Fox 10 Phoenix. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  3. "Bell Bank Park Grand Opening". Visit Mesa. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  4. "Bell Bank Park opens in Mesa Friday". Yahoo News. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  5. "Bell Bank Park, a massive east Mesa sports complex, opens Jan. 7. Here's what to expect". AZ Central. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  6. "Mesa voters passing 4 of 6 city requests in preliminary results". AZ Central. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  7. "$250M Legacy Sports Park breaks ground in Mesa". AZ Big Media. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  8. "Amazing in Arizona: Bell Bank Park!". Bell Bank. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  9. "Massive 320-acre Legacy Sports Park coming to Mesa". AZ Big Media. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  10. "Bell Bank secures naming rights for $280 million sports, entertainment complex". INFORUM. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  11. "JAM ON IT BASKETBALL PARTNERS WITH LEGACY SPORTS USA TO HOST AAU BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS AT BELL BANK PARK THROUGH 2032". Bell Bank Park. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  12. "Bell Bank Park in Mesa has long-term bookings months before it opens". ABC 15. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  13. "BELL BANK PARK TO BE NEW HOME FOR PARK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS". Bell Bank Park. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  14. "LEGACY SPORTS USA AND OAK VIEW GROUP ANNOUNCE 10-YEAR NAMING RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH BELL BANK FOR MULTIPURPOSE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX". Bell Bank Park. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  15. "PHOENIX CHILDREN'S TO OFFER SPORTS MEDICINE AND URGENT CARE ONSITE AT BELL BANK PARK". Bell Bank. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  16. "BELL BANK PARK REVEALS VALLEY TOYOTA DEALERS AS FOUNDING PARTNER OF NEW BELL BANK PARK". Bell Bank Park. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
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