Henderson opens $70 million Sports and Social Complex, which city officials call the largest sports complex in the valley

What happened

Henderson's new Sports and Social Complex is now open to the public. KTNV reported that the facility held its ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, completing the $70 million project. The building covers 180,000 square feet, and Henderson officials say it is the largest sports complex in the valley.

The opening came after nearly 18 months of anticipation, according to KTNV, which said it first reported on the project in 2024. City leaders and local residents attended the grand opening to get their first look inside.

What is inside the complex

Bowling and laser tag

KTNV's report pointed to several of the attractions at the new facility. Bowling is part of the lineup, and the complex also has a two-story laser tag area. The station described it as Henderson's largest indoor sports complex and the valley's largest indoor sports facility.

Hours and first event

The complex is open seven days a week, KTNV reported. It is hosting a taekwondo tournament this weekend, the weekend right after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

How the project was paid for

Kemper Sports donation

Kemper Sports, the company behind the project, donated $10 million to bring the complex to life, according to KTNV. During the ceremony, Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner said the company made the investment in the hope that the facility will bring more people to Henderson.

City partnership with other donors

The city of Henderson partnered with other donors to bring in the final $60 million needed to complete the project, KTNV reported. The station's report did not name those donors or say how much each one contributed.

What residents and leaders said

Neighbors get a first look

Ryan Villanueva, 14, was among the Henderson residents at the opening, and he told KTNV the bowling was a big draw for him. "I like bowling, and that they had it there so pretty excited," he said. Villanueva said he had not yet had a chance to try the two-story laser tag.

Richard Naft, who lives a mile from the complex, stopped by for a first look. "It's very big," Naft told KTNV. He said the chance to wander around and exercise at the same time is a plus. "To have a facility where you can just wander around and exercise at the same time that's really nice," he said.

Officials on what the complex offers

Skinner told KTNV he was optimistic about the facility's future. "I'm very confident given all the excitement and the community involvement how successful this will be," he said during the ceremony.

Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero said the complex will create more active space for young people, including the siblings of children who come to play or compete. "This will give them something to do as well," Romero said, according to KTNV. More local news on parks, events and gathering places is available in our community section.

What to watch next

• The taekwondo tournament the complex is hosting this weekend, according to KTNV.
• Whether the facility brings more people to Henderson, which Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner said is the company's hope for its $10 million investment.