Sports Complex
Location
Epping, NH
Size
124,000 SF
The Epping Sports Complex is envisioned as a premier regional destination for athletes and families, offering a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports experiences under one roof. The 124,000 sf indoor facility features a full-size multi-sport turf field, a dedicated box lacrosse field, 14 pickleball courts, and a restaurant, Togo Food, designed to welcome both athletes and the general public.
Outdoors, the complex will include three full-size multi-sport turf fields, each equipped with spectator accommodations and lighting for evening play.
Designing a sports facility of this scale required careful attention to site planning, circulation, and flexibility of use. The building needed to accommodate a range of sports programs while also functioning as a community hub. RWH Architect faced several key challenges, including optimizing the placement of multiple large fields, maximizing parking for tournament events that attract over 160 players, and ensuring the restaurant operated as a standalone venue without compromising the sports facility’s flow or security.
RWH Architect approached the project with a focus on efficient spatial organization and seamless user experience. The team developed a building layout that separates public and athletic zones while maintaining visual and physical connections throughout. The restaurant was strategically positioned at the front of the complex, providing dual access from both the exterior and the interior, creating a unique crossover point between community guests and facility users.
The site plan was carefully engineered to support ample parking, flexible circulation, and spectator-friendly viewing areas, while maintaining the open space needed for three illuminated outdoor fields. By integrating circulation routes, field access points, and support spaces efficiently, RWH achieved a design that balances large-scale athletic use with comfort, safety, and accessibility.
The client, Rourke Fine Home Building, LLC, is also serving as the project’s contractor, bringing a unique hands-on approach that ensures the design vision and construction execution are perfectly aligned from concept through completion.
The result is a dynamic, multi-purpose sports complex that promotes recreation, community connection, and active living — setting a new standard for regional athletic facilities in New Hampshire.