WHY STAFFORD?
A Connected, Convenient Sports Destination
Easy access, convenient accommodations and event support make Stafford a strong home base for tournaments, competitions and sporting events.
4,500+ Hotel Rooms
A range of accommodations gives teams, officials and families convenient options near Stafford’s sports facilities.
Three Nearby Airports
Stafford is approximately 1–1.5 hours from three major airports, making travel easier for teams.
Interstate 95 Direct Access
Conveniently located along I-95 between Washington, D.C. and Richmond for easy regional access.
Grant Funding Opportunities
Sporting events that bring athletes and overnight stays to Stafford may qualify for tourism grant funding.
Learn MoreFeatured Facilities
Explore some of Stafford’s standout facilities and outdoor settings for tournaments, competitions and sporting events.
Embrey Mill Sports Complex
- Six full-size, multi-use synthetic turf fields, plus additional grass rectangle fields
- Suitable for soccer, football, flag football, lacrosse and field hockey
- Lighted fields accommodate daytime and evening competition
- On-site restrooms, concessions, a playground and large parking area
Jeff Rouse Swim Center
- 76,000-square-foot aquatic facility
- 50-meter by 25-yard indoor competition pool with a movable bulkhead
- Configurable for eight 50-meter lanes or 22 25-yard lanes
- Suitable for competitive swimming, diving and water polo
- Seating for more than 800 spectators
18-Hole Golf Courses
- Two 18-hole championship courses and one 9-hole course
- The Gauntlet is a par-72, 6,900-yard course designed by P.B. Dye and set around the lake at Curtis Memorial Park
- Augustine is a par-71, 6,817-yard course designed by Rick Jacobson and carved through Stafford’s rolling hills
Potomac and Rappahannock River Access
- Motorboat, canoe and kayak launch options for different event formats
- Fishing for largemouth bass, northern snakehead, catfish, shad and seasonal striped bass
- Changing tidal conditions that add variety and challenge to competitive fishing
- Nearby parks, marinas and visitor amenities for participants and spectators
Chichester Park
- Five diamond fields for baseball and softball competition
- Multiple fields allow tournament games to be scheduled at one location
- Two on-site restroom facilities
- Rental pavilion provides space for tournament operations, teams or event staff
- Convenient setting for youth and regional tournament play
Disc Golf Courses
- Two 18-hole courses located in Stafford County parks
- Curtis Memorial Park offers professional, intermediate and amateur tee positions
- Multiple layouts accommodate different divisions and levels of play
- On-site restrooms and reservable pavilions at both park locations
- Supported by an active local disc golf community
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Explore tourism grants, visitor information and local resources for your event.
Stafford County Sports Facilities
Aquia Harbour Golf
Augustine Golf Club
Autumn Ridge Park
Chichester Park
Curtis Memorial Park
Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park
Embrey Mill Park
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Stadium
Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center
John Lee Pratt Memorial Park
Patawomeck Park
Smith Lake Park
St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park
The Gauntlet Golf Club
Willowmere Park
