Spartanburg is often known for its rich history and its thriving arts scene; however, it is about to add something else to that list-sports tournaments. In March, Spartanburg’s first major regional park opens. Tyger River Park features 12 youth baseball/softball fields arranged in four-field clusters, along with a championship stadium with seating for up to 600 people. The fields can accommodate baseball for ages 4-15 and fastpitch softball for any age.
With a top notch clubhouse, concession areas, meeting rooms, umpire changing rooms and lounge and a VIP suite, wireless internet and ample parking, this park is already on the radar screen for tournament directors. The Spartanburg Parks staff has already secured tournaments for every weekend thru December 2012. Some of these tournaments will fill up hotels throughout the county and overflow into surrounding cities.
Sixty-five tournaments are already scheduled over a 40-week period in 2012. Over the weekend of March 17-18, the first major tournament will be played at Tyger River Park. The USSSA Spring Kickoff Tournament will bring in fifty teams to the park. In July, the NSA Girls Fastpitch World Series will be held at Tyger River Park and an expected 5,000 people will flock to Spartanburg. The community is working hard to make sure that not only do these girls and their families have a successful tournament, but also enjoy all the other things there are to do in Spartanburg.
For more information on the Tyger River Park, visit their website.
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