Rivers Sports Complex Breaks Ground in Shelley, Idaho
The North End Recreation District has broken ground on the Rivers Sports Complex in Shelley, Idaho. The 72-acre park, developed on land donated by the City of Shelley, will initially feature seven sports fields, with plans for future expansion including…
Idaho Falls Pocatello, ID, October 12, 2026 — The North End Recreation District has officially broken ground on the Rivers Sports Complex, a new 72-acre park located in Shelley, Idaho. This development marks a significant step in providing enhanced recreational facilities for the region.
The land for the Rivers Sports Complex was donated by the City of Shelley. The initial phase of development will focus on establishing seven sports fields. These fields are anticipated to be completed and ready for use by next spring, aiming to meet the growing demand for athletic spaces.
Beyond the initial seven fields, the North End Recreation District has outlined plans for future expansion of the complex. These future phases are slated to include the addition of more sports fields to accommodate a wider range of activities and user groups. Additionally, the development is expected to incorporate indoor basketball courts, offering year-round recreational opportunities.
The Rivers Sports Complex is being designed with a broad scope in mind, intended to serve athletes and families not only from Shelley but also from surrounding areas. The project aims to create a central hub for sports and community gatherings, fostering an active lifestyle across the region.
Further details regarding the contractor names, specific timelines for future expansion phases, or projected completion dates for the indoor basketball courts were not provided at the time of reporting. The North End Recreation District stated the primary goal for the immediate future is the successful completion of the first seven sports fields.
Story summarized from the original created by Seth Ratliff on localnews8.com, see more information here.
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