The Millstone Times August 2018

Adventure Sports and Entertainment Complex Heading to Jackson By Pam Teel

A new sports complex is on its way to the Great Adventure Area. Adventure Sports and Entertainment (ASE) is a first of its kind sports facility that can accommodate just about any sporting event. It will have multiple playing fields and a multitude of amenities. “The play and stay”, 87 acre complex, which includes two hotels and a banquet center, is anticipated to open in early 2019. Allan Proske, CFO of ASE stated, “The vision is to deliver a sports entertainment experience, unparalleled in the Northeast corridor.” Vito Cardinale, of Cardinale Enterprises, will be developing the 21 million Dollar complex with 390k of outside multi use fields, 55,000 square feet of high performance convertible hard top courts for volleyball and basketball, 50,000 square feet of high quality indoor turf for multiple sports and training activities, and 12,000 square feet of a freestanding indoor clubhouse for baseball and softball training, complete with batting cages and

tunnels. In addition, there will be an 89 foot tall 117,000 square foot air dome bubble with a two story mezzanine viewing area connected to a 45k square foot facility, making it one of New Jersey’s largest Sports and Entertainment facilities. Multi level laser tag and Esports competition events will also be offered. They will also be hiring over one hundred local workers. There will also be a sizable sports bar and grill, a 6,000 square foot Jersey Shore themed arcade, a rock climbing wall, and a multilevel laser tag facility. The facility will be adjacent to two hotels making it convenient for travel teams to stay in the area. ASE will also include multiple party rooms with space for team meetings and conferences. The facility is built to host community events with future plans to include a banquet/ convention center. The next phase will include a trampoline park, ninja course, and other recreational activities. Cardinale enterprises will provide a unique destination for athletes’ and their families to play and enjoy sports and entertainment year round. ASE has plans on supporting nearby communities by accommodating local, recreational, and travel teams by hosting a wide variety of games, events, and tournaments.

With ASE centrally located between the New York metro area, The New Jersey Shore, and Philadelphia, it is expected to bring in a large number of visitors. According to Cardinale, this will provide a big boost to local economy.

Proske points out that they are working with multiple local and state authorities to do whatever it takes to minimize the traffic issues coming off Route 195. This is especially important since there has been an influx of Great Adventure traffic veering off at other exits and cutting through various roads in Millstone Township to avoid gridlock. It wouldn’t be a good thing for Millstone residents to see the safety of their roads or their residents compromised.

Proske stated that it is in their best interest to have as minimal traffic as possible so that the children can enjoy the complex and promised that once they get the resolution on the many road enhancements they are working on, they will keep Millstone Apprised.

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The Millstone Times

August 2018