Henderson Sport & Social's grand opening is October 16 and 17, but its weekends were spoken for weeks earlier. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on September 3 that weekend tournaments at the new complex were already sold out through the end of the year. Seven Hills residents can get there with a short drive down St. Rose Parkway, and for them the useful version of this building runs Monday through Thursday. The weekday schedule is cheaper and fuller of local programming, and the place was set up that way on purpose.
The facility is at 3375 St. Rose Parkway, which the Review-Journal places on Maryland Parkway just south of St. Rose. The City of Henderson calls it the community's first fieldhouse. It has 180,000 square feet on two levels, with four basketball courts that convert for volleyball, two hybrid turf fields totaling 40,000 square feet, a fitness center, an arcade, laser tag and miniature golf.
Why tournaments get the weekends
The weekend split comes from how the building was paid for. The Review-Journal reported that Henderson put $60 million into the $70 million project and that operator KemperSports, a Chicago-based firm, put in $10 million. General manager Jeff Swanlund told the paper that a traditional city recreation center "costs taxpayers money every year." He said the bowling, arcade, mini golf, laser tag and full-service restaurant are what make the numbers work, because the city and KemperSports share the profits.
Regional tournaments are a big part of that plan. The Las Vegas Sun reported that city officials see the complex as a way to attract tournaments, fill hotel rooms and support nearby businesses. They also pitch it as a response to growth on the city's west side, where new subdivisions have outpaced recreational space. Swanlund described the split to the Review-Journal this way: "we have sold out all of our weekends for tournaments. Our weekdays, we're going to run local leagues."
That leaves the weekday courts, lanes and fields for league play open to local registration.
Monday through Thursday costs less
The posted prices follow the same split. On the official attractions page, every attraction with tiered pricing costs less Monday through Thursday than Friday through Sunday or holidays.
| Attraction | Monday–Thursday | Friday–Sunday and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional bowling, per lane per hour, up to six people | $45 | $55 |
| VIP bowling, per lane per hour, up to six people | $55 | $75 |
| Mini golf, 18 holes, per person | $12 | $15 |
| Laser tag, per person | $10 for one game, $17 for two, $25 for three | Same |
| Bowling shoe rental | $5 | $5 |
The VIP lanes show the biggest gap. A Thursday hour costs $20 less than a Saturday hour on one of the six VIP lanes the Sun counted among the 20 total. For a family of four, a round of mini golf costs $48 on a weeknight and $60 on the weekend. According to the Review-Journal, the course is outdoors, so the cooler fall evenings coming up add to the weeknight case.
Henderson residents also get a 20% discount through the city's agreement with KemperSports. The Sun describes it as applying to select programming and activities. The memberships page says a valid ID must be shown on the first visit to get it. It does not say which IDs qualify, so it makes sense to bring one that shows a Henderson address.
League sign-ups close on opening day
The weekday leagues are where locals get the most out of the building, and the deadline is close. The fall season runs October 26 through December 18, and registration closes October 16, the same day as the grand opening. Late fees add $25 to each standard price. Here is the fall lineup, with standard team and individual fees:
- Adult basketball: Monday or Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 11 p.m., $925 per team or $139 per player.
- Adult indoor soccer: Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 5:30 to 11 p.m., $1,025 per team or $159 per player.
- Adult flag football: Monday or Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 11 p.m., $825 per team or $159 per player.
- Adult volleyball: Wednesdays, 5:30 to 11 p.m., $975 per team or $110 per player.
- Co-ed bowling: Thursdays, 5:30 to 11 p.m., $100 per player.
- Youth basketball and youth flag football: Monday practices and Wednesday games, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $1,075 and $1,025 per team.
- Youth indoor soccer and youth volleyball: Tuesday practices and Thursday games, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $1,100 and $975 per team.
- Youth bowling: Tuesday practices and Thursday games, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $200 per team or $100 per player.
The league index also lists starter basketball, soccer, T-ball and flag football programs for ages 5 and 6. Their schedules and fees were not posted when this was written.
Youth sessions end by 8:30 p.m. and adult sessions run until 11. That means a parent could drop off a child for a Tuesday soccer practice and play in an adult league on a different night without the two schedules overlapping.
The daytime crowd
Weekday mornings have their own schedule. The bowling league page lists a 55+ Breakfast & Bowl on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and a 55+ Brunch & Bowl on Thursdays at noon, at the same $100 individual registration as the evening co-ed league. Both meet in the middle of the week, when tournament teams aren't using the building.
The fitness center is on the second level. According to the Review-Journal, it is the only part of the building that requires a monthly membership, starting at $55, with the resident discount applied. The Review-Journal printed longer gym hours in September. The facility's own FAQ now lists 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, with the building closed only on Christmas Day.
Child Watch hours lean heavily toward weekdays. The Child Watch page lists Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to noon and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are only 8 a.m. to noon. The program takes children from 9 months to 11 years old and allows up to two hours per visit, one visit a day and five a week. The parent has to stay in the building. In practice, the setup fits a weekday-morning workout better than a Saturday.
What The Social House serves
The dining and entertainment area is called The Social House. Its Eat & Drink page describes a restaurant and full bar with local craft beer, cocktails, wine and desserts. Menu prices as posted in early October include:
- Smash burger, $16, and Korean crispy chicken sandwich, $17
- 16-inch cheese pizza, $20
- Mediterranean market board, $32; Korean street market board, $39; game day board, $41
- Kids' pizza, $9, and kids' smash burger, $10
- Churros, $8, and a social dessert board, $38
When this was written, the drink menu and happy hour sections still said they were coming soon. A weekday happy hour would suit a building whose weeknights are built around local leagues, but the details haven't been posted yet. The Review-Journal also reported event rooms for 25 to 75 people and a large second-floor balcony for private gatherings.
Opening week, in order
- October 5: The Sun reported that a public soft opening was planned for this date.
- October 15: Limited operating hours were scheduled, as on October 7.
- October 16: Grand opening, and the last day of fall league registration.
- October 16 and 17: A silent auction runs both days, with all proceeds going to the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.
- October 26: Fall league play begins.
The official site has not posted general hours for the bowling lanes, arcade, mini golf or laser tag, or arcade card prices. Check the site before planning a specific evening. The Monday-through-Thursday prices are already posted, and so is the league calendar.
If a Henderson Sport & Social league night is about to become part of your week, Jennifer Belcastro is happy to share what she's hearing about the new spots opening along St. Rose Parkway and what they mean for daily life in Seven Hills. Let's Connect.
