PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY
Lithia & Driveway Fields
Travel Medford Takes The Lead in Sports Tourism Medford, OR | July, 2022 | By Emily Hunter Y our launchpad to all things rogue, Medford holds more than just award-winning wine and the world’s best cheese. Home to state-of-the-art facilities,
Medford is a growing mecca for sports tournaments and events. With the rise of youth sports bringing travelers from around the nation, Medford has followed suit in its expansion of assets and attractions as Your Sportground™, Where the West Coast Plays. Just minutes from I-5 lies Lithia & Driveway Fields, home to baseball, softball, football and soccer fields. The Bear Creek Greenway, a 20-mile, multi-use path connecting cities from Central Point to Ashland, also runs through the park for tourists and locals to enjoy. Coming to Medford in 2023 is another grand facility that will be known as the Rogue Community Complex, or Rogue X for short. This complex will feature an 8,000 square foot competitive pool, and a recreational pool equipped with a vortex, interactive play features, slides and a beach- styled entry. The complex will also have 90,000 square feet of room for events, which can be filled by 8 basketball courts, 16 multi-use courts, or host trade-shows and other large events. In addition to incredibly designed complexes, the Heart of the Rogue is filled with natural assets and things to do that visitors won’t find anywhere else. Home to the Wild & Scenic Rogue River, visitors will discover world-class fishing and rapids, along with SOTAR river rafts, Sawyer paddles and oars, Pavati wakeboarding boats and Rogue Jet Boat
Hike, bike or equestrian on 1,740 acres of trails at Prescott Park.
Works manufactured boats, each producing equipment known nationwide for its cutting-edge technology. From the rivers to the mountains, Medford truly encompasses all things sports. Discover swooping valleys and mighty peaks all throughout the valley, with opportunities to hike, bike, run or ride horseback. Along with the traditional bike, Medford is a host to motorsport and ATV events, with the Southern Oregon Speedway
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The Business Review | July 2022
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