Sandhill Fields celebrates one year of hosting sports activities
The Sandhill Fields sports complex has officially been open to the public for one year.
The 90-acre sports complex located at 20330 Sand Hill Road east of Georgetown features eight regulation Bermuda grass soccer fields that are fully convertible to accommodate eight regulation lacrosse fields, six regulation pickleball courts, and a 3.5-mile walking trail, which is also home to a 3.1-mile regulation cross country course. Additional amenities include a tot lot, picnic pavilions and restrooms.
Since opening in September 2020, the complex has been used for tournaments, local sport teams’ practice and play, and several community and special events. Sandhill Fields has been the host location for three soccer and two lacrosse tournaments, and has been used by several local teams and schools for soccer and field hockey practices and games.
The complex has also been used for numerous community and special events including the Town of Georgetown Summer Concert Series and Drive-In Church Service; Georgetown Public Library Story Walk, Walking Club, and Summer Reading Series; and the Hispanic-American Festival; as well as numerous 5K races and the inaugural Sussex County Cross Country Championships.
“We are pleased with the success of our first year and are looking forward to hosting more events and tournaments in the future,” said Brad Leinbach, Sandhill Fields general manager.
The $6.5 million Sandhill Fields Complex project was made possible by generous donations from community members, foundations and businesses, along with a loan from Sussex County Council.
Sandhill Fields business partners include Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center, Beebe Healthcare, Harry Caswell Plumbing, the Dental Group, Fulton Bank, David G. Horsey & Sons, Megee Motors, McDonalds/The Meoli Companies, Ocean Atlantic Sotheby’s, Pot-Nets Communities and Schell Brothers.
For field use, special events, and additional information, contact General Manager Brad Leinbach at sandhillfields@gmail.com.
