Chesterfield County has it all. Home to elite venues and an endless passion for the game, Play Chesterfield invites you to experience sports like never before. We know what’s important, and we get it right. From the field to the fun, your time in Chesterfield is what drives us. Come for the sport, and stay for the experience.
Ideally situated in the Mid-Atlantic, Chesterfield County, Virginia is a premier sports destination located just two hours south of Washington, D.C. and within a six-hour drive for 30 million people. Our ample parking, safe communities, top-notch amenities, and enviable dining and lodging options separate Chesterfield from the rest.
We’re ready to welcome you, and we’re committed to the win.
Play Chesterfield News & Highlights
Diamonds In The Rough: Chesterfield Plans To Create Destination Softball Complex at Daniel Park
Based on the success of River City Sportsplex as both a community amenity and a sports tourism asset that drives economic activity through visitor spending, Chesterfield is working to apply…
Copa Talento, A Youth Soccer Clinic and Showcase Tournament, Coming to Chesterfield in July 2024
What “American Idol” has done for singers, Darwin and Anthony Murrillo are trying to do for youth soccer players. Recognizing there are many talented young people in America, particularly among…
International Soccer Friendly Showcases River City Sportsplex As High-Quality Event Venue
Since Chesterfield acquired River City Sportsplex in 2016, the 105-acre athletic facility has hosted thousands of athletes, coaches and families for a variety of sports tournaments. It has never come…
Doubling Down on Tourism Success, Chesterfield Seeks To Attract More Out-of-Town Visitors
Over the better part of the last decade, Chesterfield has become one of the top tourist destinations in Virginia and the broader mid-Atlantic. In 2021, the most recent year for…
Meet the Team
J.C. Poma
Executive Director of Sports, Visitation and EntertainmentJ.C. has a passion for sports and the community. He’s a former college athlete who’s been involved in the region’s sports scene for 15 years. J.C. serves as the county’s first executive director of sports, visitation and entertainment and is ready to help make your next event a success in Chesterfield.
Katie Hardell
Community Engagement & Special Events ManagerWith 13 years in sports tourism, Katie pulls from her experience as a competitive high school and collegiate athlete to help ensure everyone’s time in Chesterfield is nothing short of elite. She works closely with venues, vendors and visitors to create seamless and memorable events throughout the county. An avid sports fan, Katie roots for the Kansas City Royals and the Tennessee Volunteers. When Katie isn’t working, she’s often serving as a referee for women’s college basketball and lacrosse.
Matt Mullen
Events & Operations ManagerMatt knows Chesterfield well as he grew up playing sports throughout the region before playing baseball at the collegiate level. As events & operations manager, Matt’s goal is to show others the fields and the fun in Chesterfield County by delivering an unparalleled experience from start to finish. Outside of Play Chesterfield, Matt enjoys cheering for the Richmond Spiders and rarely misses a Spiders’ home basketball game.
Elizabeth Hart
Digital Media CoordinatorElizabeth (Liz) has over 10 years’ experience in the social media/marketing industry and applies her knowledge to help build the Play Chesterfield brand. As a former collegiate athlete, she understands the importance of teamwork, communication and passion. When not at work, you can find Liz out and about either hiking Chesterfield County trails with her family, or helping friends and family buy/sell their homes as a licensed real estate agent for a local brokerage.