Dinwiddie Sports Complex

The Dinwiddie Sports Complex opened for business in June of 2011 and is located in Dinwiddie, VA at 5850 R.B. Pamplin Drive Sutherland, VA 23885. The facility currently houses: Football stadium, Full-sized baseball field, soccer stadium, and three (3) NCAA and High School level championship sized softball field.

Athletic Field Information All the athletic fields are planted with Bermuda grass, are fully irrigated, and are equipped with state-of-the-art Musco Lighting.

Additional Features *Dinwiddie County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department offices *Full concrete concourse *Full-service concession building *Seating for thousands of spectators.

Awards *2012 VaCO Award – “Best Facility Achievement” *2013 NaCO Award – “Best Facility Achievement”

For more information on the complex, its schedule of events, or general questions, please call 804-862-8086, review www.DinwiddieSportsComplex.com, or visit us in person at: 5850 R.B. Pamplin Drive Sutherland, VA 23885 or by email at DCPR@dinwiddieva.us.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Colonial Heights, Virginia:

Holiday Inn Express – 401 E. Roslyn Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.5880 Distance from the Dinwiddie Sports Complex: 13.71 miles / 16 minutes.

Hampton Inn – 403 E. Roslyn Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.7333 Distance from the Dinwiddie Sports Complex: 13.71 miles / 16 minutes.

Hilton Garden Inn – 800 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.6000 Distance from the Dinwiddie Sports Complex: 13.64 miles / 16 minutes.

Country Inn & Suites – 130 Wagner Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805, 804.861.4355 Distance from the Dinwiddie Sports Complex: 13.75 miles / 15 minutes.

Holiday Inn Express – 5679 Boydon Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, 804.518.1515 Distance from the Dinwiddie Sports Complex: 5.59 miles / 7 minutes

DINING OPTIONS:

Colonial Heights, Virginia:

Texas Road House – 2602 Conduit Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.4933

Olive Garden – 600 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. 804.520.7250

Outback Steakhouse – 165 Southpark Circle, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.4329

Panera Bread – 796 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.524.8558

PaPa John’s Pizza – 3635 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.526.7272

Jersey Mike’s – 2011 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.6080

Golden Corral – 2501 Conduit Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.4581

Lonestar Steakhouse – 2001 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.520.1009

Applebee’s – 449 Southpark Circle, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.526.6038

Buffalo Wild Wings – 1156 Temple Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, 804.526.9464

Note: There is a plethora of Fast Food Restaurants in and around Southpark Mall. Everything from McDonald’s, Chick-fil-a, Burger King, Subway, Wendy’s, CiCi’s Pizza, Cook Out, Five Guys and Quizno’s to name a few.

Dinwiddie, Virginia:

El Caporal Restaurant (Mexican) – 23210 Airport St., Petersburg, VA 23803, 804.722.1163

Brother’s Pizza (Pizza/Italian) – 25809 Cox Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, 804.733.3355

Giuseppe’s Pizza (Pizza/Italian) – 7022 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, 804.733.1300

Cedar Heart & Papa’s BBQ – 25722 Cox Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, 804.733.3435

Route 1 Country Store- 13723 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie VA 23841

Sutherland Shell Slip in 19875 Cox Road Sutherland VA 23885

Dinwiddie Diner 19606 Carson Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841

FUN & ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS:

Virginia Motorsports Park: A state-of-the-art, 500 acre facility that is the home to some of the country’s hottest racing action including Drag Racing, Mud Bog, Motocross, Autocross, Truck and Tractor Pull, and a Family ATV Park. Location: 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., North Dinwiddie, VA 23803 Contact Information: 804.862.3174 / Website: www.virginiamotorsports.com

Lucky Lake Gem & Mineral Mine: Prospect for gem stones using a modern flume. Stones will be examined free of charge and can be cut and made into jewelry. Admission is free. Location: 4125 Harpers Road McKenney, VA 23872 Contact Information: 804.478-5468 / 804.721.6121 / Website: www.luckylakeva.com

Swader’s Sports Park: A family-friendly park that features two (2) go-kart tracks: a Slick Track for drifting cars and a Grand Prix Track. Swader’s also features nine (9) fast and slow pitch batting cages, two (2) 18-hole miniature golf courses, golf driving range, laser tag, Route 66 Bowling, arcade, and much more!!! Location: 4725 Whitehill Boulevard Prince George, VA 23875 Contact Information: 804.733.3700 / Website: www.Swaders.com

Public Golf Course Options Dogwood Trace Golf Course: 3108 Homestead Drive Petersburg, VA 23803 / 804.732.5573 / www.dogwoodtracegolf.com Jordan Point Country Club: 1100 Jordan Point Road Hopewell, VA 23860 / 804.458.0141 / www.jordanpointgolfclub.com *For a complete list of available golf course, review Petersburg Area Regional Tourism

Bowling & Movies The Bowling Alley: 2237 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA 23834 / 804.526.3862 / www.amf.com

Southpark Mall: 230 Southpark Circle Colonial Heights, VA 23834 / 804.526.3900 / www.southparkmall.com - With four (4) anchor stores and more than 80 specialty shops, Southpark Mall is the shopping destination for the Petersburg Area. It is also home to the Regal Cinemas Stadium 16 movie theater.

Facility Regulations:

Motorized Vehicles

Motorized vehicles shall not be driven on any area except the paved roadways or parking areas.  This restriction shall not apply to officials, agents or employees of any governmental agency while properly engaged in the scope of their employment or to authorized persons delivering supplies or performing maintenance or repairs.

Skates, Scooters, Skateboards, and Bicycles

Roller skates and roller blades are prohibited on the sidewalks and the concourse areas adjacent to the concession stands.  Skateboards and motorized scooters are prohibited throughout the parks; however, this restriction shall not apply to those with disabilities requiring use of motorized scooters.

Golfing, model airplanes, kite flying, rockets and other airborne equipment

Golfing and the use of model airplanes (radio or wire controlled), kites, rockets and other airborne equipment are prohibited.

Bicycles

Bicycles are prohibited on the sidewalks and in the concourse areas adjacent to the concession stands.  Bicycles are restricted to the parking lots and shall be parked in a bicycle rack when not in use.

Dogs and Other Domesticated Animals

No dogs or domesticated animals of any kind are permitted on Parks and Recreation grounds; however, this restriction shall not apply to properly documented guide dogs and other service animals when accompanied by the person to whom they provide assistance.

Other Animals on Parks and Recreation Grounds

No wild animals of any kind are to be captured, pursued, molested, injured, harassed, hunted or killed on Parks and Recreation grounds.  If a wild animal exhibits dangerous behavior on Parks and Recreation grounds, its presence should be reported immediately to the Parks and Recreation employee on duty and/or Animal Control.  Children should be kept away and the animal should be avoided until Animal Control arrives.

 Glass Containers

Glass containers are prohibited.

Alcohol, Narcotic Drugs and Controlled Substances

Alcohol, narcotic drugs and/or controlled substances are prohibited on Parks and Recreation grounds.

Smoking and the use of tobacco products

Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on Parks and Recreation grounds.

Noise 

Use of artificial noise makers, horns, rattles, bells, or whistles by spectators are strictly prohibited.

Use of the facilities shall comply with the Dinwiddie County noise ordinance (Dinwiddie County Code Sections 15-1 and 15-1.5).  Please contact the County Attorney’s office for more information.

Advertising and Signs

No person shall announce, advertise, or call the public attention to any article or service for sale without approval of the Department.  No person shall paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard or inscription without the approval of the Department.

Fires, Grills, Fireworks and Flammable Materials

The kindling of any fire is prohibited.  Portable barbecues, hibachis, gas grills, etc. shall be prohibited. 

Fireworks or other flammable materials are prohibited on Parks and Recreation grounds.

Nature of Events

**The Department reserves the right to refuse or deny the use of ECEC or DSC to any activity or event that is derogatory in nature or not of a family oriented subject matter. All activities and events are subject to review and approval or denial by the Director.**