Key Takeaways
- True Gritt Youth Sports is developing a 114-acre, $120 million sports complex in Kuna, Idaho, featuring 14 turf fields, 8 indoor basketball courts, and a 5,000-seat stadium
- The project includes two hotels, restaurants, and a family entertainment center, positioning it as a tournament destination facility
- Kuna sits 15 minutes from Boise, one of the nation’s fastest-growing metros with 20% population growth over the past decade
- Naming rights partnerships and community donations are being sought to fund the nonprofit-led development
- The facility targets year-round programming with the region’s 200+ annual sunny days
Mixed-Use Development Targets Northwest Tournament Market
David McMenomey, founder of nonprofit True Gritt Youth Sports, is leading the development in partnership with the City of Kuna. The 114-acre site will house 14 artificial turf softball and baseball fields, eight indoor basketball courts, and a 5,000-seat championship stadium.
An exclusive interview with David HERE
The project includes hospitality infrastructure designed for multi-day tournaments: two on-site hotels, multiple restaurants, and a family entertainment center. This configuration mirrors the tournament destination model seen in facilities like LakePoint Sports in Georgia and the Spooky Nook Sports complexes.
First reported by Fox 4 News in April 2025, the project is now in its fundraising phase with no announced construction timeline.
Market Context: Boise’s Population Growth and Airport Access
Kuna’s location offers logistical advantages for event operators. The town sits 15 minutes south of Boise, which has seen 20% population growth over the past decade, ranking it among the top 10 fastest-growing U.S. metro areas. Boise’s airport is 20 minutes from the proposed complex site.
The Treasure Valley region records over 200 sunny days annually, enabling outdoor programming across extended seasons compared to northern markets.
Mike Stith, President of the Batbusters Organization, noted the facility’s potential for attracting national events: “This type of facility not only will allow Idaho softball players to train and play at an elite level facility, but it will also bring in the nation’s best events. The Valley provides all of the amenities a world-class event requires.”
Funding Structure: Sponsorships and Community Donations
True Gritt Youth Sports is seeking naming rights sponsors for the facility. The organization is also offering Community Honor Wall recognition for donors contributing $250 or more, who receive a custom-etched brick displayed on-site.
Extra Inning Softball, a regional softball organization, announced a financial contribution to the project and is facilitating connections between potential supporters and True Gritt Youth Sports.
McMenomey described the project as driven by community need in the fast-growing region, though specific fundraising totals or construction financing details were not disclosed.
Strategic Implications for Northwest Youth Sports Market
The Kuna complex represents the largest announced youth sports facility development in the Northwest region. If completed, it would compete for tournament business currently traveling to established hubs in Arizona, California, and Colorado.
The mixed-use model with integrated lodging could reduce travel costs for regional families while creating multi-day event opportunities for tournament operators. However, success depends on securing funding, navigating permitting, and ultimately executing operations in a market with limited year-round sports tourism history compared to sunbelt states.
The project’s timeline and financial completion remain to be determined.
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