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Championship Park Kokomo | Strong Economic Driver

 ​ Championship Park has significantly impacted Kokomo's economy since its opening in 2021. ​ 🏟️ Economic Impact of Championship Park According to a 2024 economic impact study by the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau, visitors to Kokomo and Howard County contributed $252 million to the local economy in 2023, with direct expenditures accounting for $181 million. This represents a 17.3% increase from 2019. The opening of Championship Park in 2021 played a pivotal role in this surge, attracting numerous youth sports tournaments and boosting tourism-related spending on lodging, dining, and retail.   🏢 Ownership and Development Championship Park is a collaborative project between the City of Kokomo and Henke Development Group, the developer behind Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield . The city invested approximately $11.4 million to construct eight multi-purpose fields, while Henke Development is overseeing an estimated $86 million mixed-use development adjacent to the ...