Sports, Visitation & Entertainment Annual Update - October 28, 2026 - BOS Meeting

Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors received its Sports, Visitation & Entertainment annual update on October 28, 2026. The presentation reported a strong visitor economy, including $675.5 million in visitor spending—up nearly 40% since 2016 and 12.3% since 2023—and highlighted sports tournaments, hotel growth, tourism marketing, and community partnerships. Upcoming events include collegiate conference championships and national softball competitions at the new Daniel Park stadium. The presenter also discussed the planned 2027 strategic plan and the continued need to reinvest in sports facilities, including fields and lighting.

No contract awards, bid approvals, vendor selections, specific procurement amounts, or spending-related motions were identified. The update noted that a tourism marketing campaign began with Virginia Tourism Corporation grant dollars and was extended with tourism lodging tax revenue, but no funding amount or new spending authorization was provided. Board members offered supportive comments; no vote was recorded.