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SUBJECTSECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Developing Tourism with Entertainment, Sports and Recreation Destinations
Updated 02/10

Developing Tourism with Entertainment, Sports, and Recreation Destinations

Contents

Developing Sports and Entertainment Tourism

Economic Considerations

Organizations Related to Sports and Entertainment Facilities

Sports Commissions and Councils to Promote Sports Activities

Examples of Entertainment, Sports Activities, and Facilities

Entertainment and Sports Facilities Examples

  • Seattle Center - City of Seattle - Seattle Center is a 74-acre campus, home to cultural and educational organizations, sports teams, festivals, community programs, and entertainment facilities
  • Spokane Riverfront Park - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation (Park Board) - Located in the heart of downtown Spokane on the site of the Expo '74 World's Fair, this urban 100-acre park offers natural meadows and a cascading river, gondola rides over Spokane Falls; IMAX theatre, mini-golf, and a historic carrousel
  • Tacoma Dome - City of Tacoma Public Assembly Facilities Department - The 6.1-acre Tacoma Dome Entertainment Complex, which includes the Exhibition Hall and Shanaman Sports Museum, hosts a variety of concerts, home and auto shows, and professional sporting events
  • Yakima Valley SunDome - Managed by Central Washington Fair Association and located within the fairgrounds.

Outdoor Recreation and Sports Examples

Competitions, Races, and Tours Examples

Festivals and Special Events Examples

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