COMING SOON: Rapid City Sports Complex

The Sports Complex is a $76 million project. It's nearly fully funded through hotel BID fees, the Catalyst TIF District, private donations, City Vision Funds, and sponsorships. No additional taxpayer funding will be required for construction or maintenance. Once complete, the complex is designed to operate as a self-sustaining economic engine for Rapid City.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts use new property tax revenue generated by development to pay for public infrastructure such as streets, water lines, sewer, and site improvements. Existing tax revenue continues flowing to local governments and schools. For the sports complex, the Catalyst District funds infrastructure around the site without using the city’s general budget. The approved TIF only accounts for $24.5 million of the total $76 million project.

Funding for new schools is already in the works. Rapid City Area Schools has already proposed a $107 million bond focused on school safety, aging building systems, responsible growth, and long-term cost savings across the district that will be on the November general election ballot. >> Learn more

Likewise with our roads, Mayor Jason Salamun has already proposed $65 million toward road improvements as part of his 2027 budget, all while cutting the city's overall budget. >> Learn more

Your tax rate does not change because of a TIF district. Every property in Rapid City pays the same municipal levy, inside the district or outside it. What a TIF changes is where a portion of the revenue goes for the life of the district.

>> More information on Rapid City's TIF policy

Visit Rapid City is not a taxing authority and does not set or collect property taxes. For questions about your own tax bill or about how the district is structured, contact the Rapid City Finance Office or the Pennington County Auditor.

No. The Catalyst TIF was filed separately from the Libertyland TIF, making the Sports Complex an independent project. Without access to Libertyland's shared road and sewer infrastructure, project costs will need some adjustments. Even so, the complex is still positioned to drive major commercial and entertainment growth on nearby land and across Rapid City.

The Monument was built to host a wide range of events, but large tournaments with multiple courts demand more dedicated space. The new Sports Complex will deliver 180,000 square feet designed specifically for competition, with room for eight basketball courts or 16 volleyball courts under one roof. That capacity makes Rapid City ready to host bigger regional tournaments, showcases, and championship events.

The 22.65-acre site will sit on Rapid City’s northern edge, northeast of Fleet Farm between Seger Drive and East Mall Drive. The project will also extend 143rd Avenue between the two roads, improving access and bringing essential infrastructure to the site.

The complex will feature eight basketball courts (convertible to 16 volleyball courts or 32 pickleball courts), a 32,000 square foot hybrid turf area adaptable for multi-sport use, and a dedicated sports performance zone with sprint lanes, training space, and batting cages.

Think of the Sports Complex as a community recreation center built for both athletes and families. Like Rapid City’s other recreation centers, it will offer day-use passes and annual memberships, with a strong focus on keeping this world-class facility accessible to local residents.

Nearly 700 parking spots will be available directly on site.