AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk Opens with Grand Celebration, Setting a New Standard for Sports and Entertainment in Overland Park

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., October 30, 2024 — The highly anticipated AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, October 26, marking a transformative moment for sports and entertainment in the region. Developed through a collaborative effort between AdventHealth, Price Brothers, and The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the state-of-the-art venue is expected to attract 3.8 million annual visitors, offering world-class amenities and experiences to athletes and fans alike.

The grand opening ceremonies kicked off with a VIP ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 25. Several speeches were delivered by key participants, including General Manager Greg Jackson, Kansas state Rep. Sean Tarwater, Mayor Curt Skoog of Overland Park, Kent Price and Bart Lowen, The Price Brothers’ president/partner and vice president of development, respectively, SFC Senior Vice President of Development Services Jake Whittaker, and AdventHealth Mid-America Region CEO, Sam Huenergardt.

At 260,000 square feet, the first completed phase of the 420,000-square-foot [JC1] venue features an NHL regulation-sized ice rink, eight basketball courts (convertible to 16 volleyball/pickleball courts), a 40,000-square-foot [JC2] turf field, locker rooms, a training area, a café, a bar/grill, and more. The family entertainment center is home to arcade games, bowling, laser tag, an Esports center, sports simulators, and a roll glider.

Our mission is to dramatically improve the health and economic vitality in the communities that we serve,” said Patrick O’Brien, vice president of venue management for The Sports Facilities Companies. “We have the privilege to manage facilities like Bluhawk all over the country, but this is a shining star. This is one of the most diverse venues that we will manage and are managing.”

On October 26, the community grand opening celebration delighted over 5,000 visitors with a first look at the sports complex and previewed the next phase plans for The Boundary at Bluhawk, an engaging live-work-play community that promises to be a dynamic asset for the community and region. The event was free and open to the public; gift bags were distributed, and attendees had the opportunity to explore and participate in various activities.

“The AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk isn’t just about competitive play on the many playing surfaces, the state-of-the-art amenities, or even the barrage of entertainment; it’s about impact. Impact on the lives of our residents, commercial tenants, team members, business partners, and the community,” said Bart Lowen, vice president of development for the Price Brothers.

After AdventHealth purchased the adjacent land from Price Brothers in 2013 to build their new hospital, Bluhawk broke new ground with a vision of a best-in-the-class sports park coexisting with a lifestyle center.

“We are thrilled to be the naming rights partner for this one-of-a-kind facility,” said Sam Huenergardt, CEO of AdventHealth Mid-America Region. “As healthcare providers, we recognize the important role sports and exercise play in preventing chronic disease, as well as the mental health benefits of physical activity, including reduced anxiety and improved mood, especially in teenagers and young adults.”

The AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk has already begun to generate national and regional traffic for tournaments and events for The Boundary at Bluhawk.

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AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, in Overland Park, Kansas, is a 420,000-square-foot indoor sports park, the first phase of which is 260,000 square feet with eight basketball or 16 volleyball/pickleball hardwood courts, an indoor turf field, an NHL regulation ice rink, a sports performance training center, flexible meeting and event spaces, plus a restaurant and grab-n-go café that promises guests an immersive experience. This facility anchors The Boundary at Bluhawk, which features numerous amenities, including hotels, retail, and restaurants, and is projected to attract 3.8 million annual visitors ready to sport and spend. For more information on AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, please visit our website.

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation’s leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 60+ managed venues and 2500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $500 million in economic impact each year. To learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFnetwork.com.

About Bluhawk

Located in Overland Park, Kansas, and created by Kansas City’s century-old, family-owned company, Price Brothers, Bluhawk is 277 acres of mixed-use development, including Office, Retail, Healthcare, and Multi-family. Joining The Marketplace at Bluhawk, The Boundary at Bluhawk, anchored by our top-of-the-line AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk and our worth-standing-in-line-for shopping, dining, entertainment, and hospitality, there’s not much we won’t offer. Start the day with a volleyball game, top the evening off with a cocktail. Come for the two-hour basketball game and stay for the timeless moments afterward; plan a trip to watch some hockey, and enjoy the unplanned delights that follow. No need to leave, but all the reason in the world to come back once you do, Bluhawk gives Overland Park everything it’s long asked for (and a little extra). One of the country’s premier places deserves a prime community; Bluhawk will ensure this superb suburb and its people get everything and then some. The Boundary is now leasing with anticipated completion in Spring 2026.

Price Brothers

Over the past 100 years, Price Brothers has grown into one of the largest real estate owners in Kansas City and is always owner-operated. Even with the impressive growth Price Brothers has achieved, the family has stayed true to Isaac Price’s founding philosophy: serve your customers, nurture your employees, and provide quality living and working spaces. Price Brothers is built from Isaac Price’s original commitment to family, quality, integrity, and diligence. That commitment has always been fueled by a true pleasure in building something from the ground up that people will enjoy and then being available and accessible when your customers need you.

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