FACILITY OPENING
In 2014, the Romeoville Athletic & Event Center was opened. This immediately added to the success of Uptown Square by drawing regional attention with an estimated 400,000 visitors annually.
The center continues to attract community events, this year we look forward to the Kiwanis Art Fair, Romeoville’s Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and special events by the Chamber of Commerce.
Previous events held at the center include:
- National Basketball Tournaments with visits by top coaches including Tom Izzo, Michigan State; Bo Ryan, University of Wisconsin and Dana Altman, University of Oregon
- Other major basketball tournaments with an attendance of 30,000
- Soccer Programs with 38,000 in attendance
- Baseball development programs with 90,000 in attendance
- 25,000 in attendance for Volleyball Travel & Development Programs
- Football Programs
- 7x7 Football League
- Joliet Catholic Football
- Romeoville High School Football
- Semi-pro Football Practice Area
- Will County Hero Helps Event
- Corporate Expos