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Vol. 120 No. 8 In our 120th year!

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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  READY TO GET STARTED!  The Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau recently unveiled their plans and designs to build the 100,000-square foot Great Lakes Bay Frankenmuth Sports Complex. Above is a rendering of the front exterior of the facility.

Sports Complex a transformational community project

  The idea and concept of having an indoor sports center has been a topic around the community for many years.

  The reality of building one is now coming soon.

  At this morning’s Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Morning Mingle held at the Uptown North Main Banquet Center, the FCVB announced the upcoming development of the Great Lakes Bay Frankenmuth Sports Complex. This will be a 100,000-square foot, purpose-built facility designed to host indoor tournaments while also serving as a valuable, year-round recreational resource for the region.

  As a size reference, the Harvey Kern Community Pavilion, built 20 years ago, measures nearly 30,000-square feet.

  The complex will be located on the north end of Frankenmuth, off M-83 (North Main Street) and near Kremin Inc. It will feature six full-size basketball courts, which can be converted into 12 volleyball courts, or 18 pickleball courts, making it an incredibly versatile, multi-use sports venue. The building will also include a 6,800-square foot, membership-based fitness center, offering the surrounding community a high-quality space for health, wellness, and recreation.

  Much thought and many meetings went into planning this complex, FCVB President/CEO Jamie Furbush said.

  “This facility was designed to attract visitors who travel through their sport and teams who want to compete in a fun destination. While bringing new teams and visitors to our region is the primary goal, building something that is right-sized for our region to be successful and sustainable long term was also a priority,” Furbush explained. .....  

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