Emerald Acres Sports Connection has officially opened its doors! This impressive $100 million, 150-acre indoor and outdoor sports complex is poised to redefine youth and amateur sports in Central Illinois. Emerald Acres offers a state-of-the-art indoor facility, including professional-grade indoor basketball and volleyball courts for both competitive and recreational play. Beyond the action on the courts, visitors can enjoy family-friendly amenities such as diverse food, beverage, and entertainment options, creating a fantastic experience for all ages. Construction is planned to commence on the outdoor baseball and softball fields and versatile multi-purpose turf fields in early 2025.
The Shops at Emerald Acres Sports Connection complement the sports complex, a vibrant hub featuring stores, restaurants, and hotels. Stores and restaurants that are now open include Bealls HomeCentric, Michaels, Five Below, Famous Footwear, Sport Clips, Chick-fil-A, and Chipotle. In 2025, Ross, Sierra, Ulta, Bath & Body Works, Maurices, Texas Roadhouse, Panda Express, and hotels Fairfield Inn and Hampton Inn will join the lineup. Strategically located in the central Illinois Mattoon-Charleston Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes a trade area population of over 101,000 people, the development is expected to extend its reach up to 200 miles capturing a population of 580,000 visitors annually.
The development of Emerald Acres has been years in the making, by Rural King Real Estate & Development and Goodman Real Estate Services Group. Randy Goodman, President of Goodman Real Estate Services Group, Alex Justice, Senior Director, and Maggie Jones, Sales and Leasing Associate, are leading the leasing and sale efforts for anchor and small shop spaces, restaurant, and hotel opportunities at The Shops at Emerald Acres Sports Connection.
Emerald Acres Sports Connection is emerging as a hub for community engagement and entertainment. Catering to the $37.5 billion youth sports industry, Emerald Acres offers an unparalleled environment. Come visit… Play, Shop, Eat and Stay!