Rochester Facility Projects

Rochester Minnesota Sports Facilities:

Sports tourism was documented as a $323.42 billion industry in 2020. In 2021, more than 175 million Americans traveled for sports-related reasons. Rochester saw a direct economic benefit of $24,500,000 in 2022. Direct spending which brings new dollars to the community and exchanges hands seven times before it leaves, benefits so many industries, not just hotels and restaurants.

As a city of 121,465 Rochester MN is a strong community. However, while it serves as a regional hub for youth and amateur sports our new sports facilities are lagging behind. Going back to 1951 and Mayo Field, Rochester’s sports facility investment has ground to a halt. Highlighted is some history on what worked in the past for Rochester and ideas/plans for what could work moving forward.