Opening Target Date Set for Vestal Sports Complex

Preparation work on a newly-constructed multi-sports facility in the town of Vestal is nearing completion.

Owner Chris Riley says he expects the 434 Sportsplex on the Vestal Parkway to open on November 1.

434 Sportsplex owner Chris Riley outside the facility on October 9, 2018. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The facility is located just east of Chuckster's Family Fun Park. The 53,000-square-foot complex will include athletic fields, batting cages and a fitness center.

Construction work at the site started about 13 months ago. Riley said there were some challenges over the past year that delayed the opening of the facility.

Exterior work being performed at the soon-to-open 434 Sportsplex. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The owner acknowledged there were a few "big bumps in the road" in getting the complex built. He said he's excited now that opening day is in sight.

Riley is the head coach for the SUNY Broome men's soccer team. He has operated a soccer academy for several years.

Take a look inside the 434 Sportsplex and listen to Chris Riley discuss the effort to make his dream a reality.

Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com

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