Sports tourism benefi cial to Culpeper Culpeper County is an increasingly
desirable destination for athletic tourism. Recent development and improvement to recreation opportunities, parks and facilities make it an ideal destination. In the last year, Culpeper County Parks
and Recreation constructed a brand new fi eld house facility, added lights to its sports complex, new pickleball courts and soon will add a community pool. “T e county’s recent investment in
recreational improvements benefi t more than just our local youth and adult park goers,” said Director of Culpeper County Parks and Recreation Andrew Hardy. “T ese improvements enable the department to recruit high-caliber state and national tournaments in an extremely competitive environment, thus supporting the county’s sports tourism initiative.” Sports tourism, while providing
entertainment to some, benefi ts Culpeper residents via revenue from hotel stays, tournaments, restaurants and retail businesses .
tax revenues and provide an economic boost for many of the businesses within our community,” he continued. “Local lodging, entertainment, dining, shopping, and many local industries benefi t from the increased visitation generated from sports tourism events held at the Culpeper Sports Complex and our other parks.” Culpeper parks include opportunities
The men’s Small College and Division II rugby playoff s at Culpeper Sports Complex in November 2022.
“By leveraging our park facilities
to outside tournament organizers, the department has been able to increase local
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for youth sports, hiking, cycling, disc golf, pickleball, fi shing, picnicking and so much more. Culpeper Community Baseball, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization, recently announced that its summer collegiate baseball team, the Culpeper Cavaliers, will begin play in the Valley Baseball League this coming summer. T e season will begin on the fi rst day of June, according to its press release. T e Culpeper Cavaliers, led by Founder
and President Troy Ralston and Head Coach Brandon Mack, will be the Valley Baseball League’s newest team in a 12-team league. T e Cavaliers 2023 roster includes players
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