Colonial Heights Unveils $180M Sports Tourism Hub | Richmond News

Colonial Heights just unlocked a $180 million tourism powerhouse—selling 40 acres for a hotel, restaurant, and six-sport complex designed to draw visitors and cash in on the booming sports travel trend. While officials see it as a job creator and revenue engine, locals worry about losing green space like Dimmock Nature Area. The phased build-out starts with lodging and dining, then rolls out athletic fields—aiming to turn this into Virginia’s next big recreation destination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a27711481df76300