Residing on the banks of the Susquehanna River, Luzerne County Sports Complex has plenty of fields to accommodate your team’s next tournament. The field area can fit multiple full size or youth size fields and adjacent to those are two baseball/softball diamonds. In case the tournament needs even more soccer fields, Forty Fort Soccer Fields are directly next door to the complex and can provide additional ones as needed. Traveling to Luzerne County Sports Complex gets even better once you begin checking out the surrounding towns. Everywhere you turn, a plethora of amusing attractions and excellent restaurants are at your disposal.

 

Things to Do

Sky Zone Pittston

Reach a new height of entertainment by taking the team to Sky Zone Pittston. Sky Zone is the leading trampoline park company in the country. They are always striving to elevate their guest’s experience by incorporating new and exciting activities. You can find Sky Zone locations all over the United States, including one near Luzerne County Sports Complex. Make sure your team has some energy left in the tank because they’re going to need it to appreciate everything Sky Zone has to offer.

If you want to start out small and work your way up to the more intense activities, the best place to begin is the Foam Zone. Launch off the trampoline into a giant pit full of cushy foam cubes. What makes the Foam Zone so cool is the comfort of knowing you have a soft landing. You can attempt flips and other awesome tricks without having to worry. Basketball fans will make a beeline for Skyslam. Shoot some shots and work on your dunking skills thanks to the help of a trampoline pad and feel like an NBA player.

Next up are twists on two already very thrilling games. Sky Zone elevates dodgeball and volleyball to the next level in their Ultimate Dodgeball and Ultimate Volleyball sections. You’ll be bouncing around as much as the balls do as you play and compete against your teammates. 195 Enterprise Way, Pittston, PA 18640

 

Pikes Creek Raceway Park

Go from speeding around on the field to speeding around on the track at Pikes Creek Raceway Park. Their quarter mile, three leaf clover shaped track is the perfect place to race your friends. Pikes Creek has three go-karts to choose from. Beginners are best suited for the regular karts. These are more than zippy enough to satisfy the need for speed. More experienced drivers will gravitate towards the E-karts. They are a bit more powerful and reach higher speeds. The final kart is ideal if you have kids who aren’t old enough to drive themselves. The tandem kart allows for two people to enjoy the track together.

Bumper cars are also available for customers looking to cause a little more mayhem. Not in the mood to drive? Hit the links courtesy of the 18-hole mini golf course. Challenge the team to a tricky course with all sorts of obstacles designed to add strokes to your score. The Pikes Creek experience includes an indoor arcade too! 2542 PA-118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621

 

Wyoming Valley Mall

Luzerne County Sports Complex - Travel - Hotels4TeamsA few towns over from Luzerne County Sports Complex in Wilkes-Barre is a leading shopping destination of the area, Wyoming Valley Mall. What kid doesn’t love going to the mall? Take a trip to this stellar one floor mall and spend a couple hours shopping and bonding with your team. Boasting over 90 stores, Wyoming Valley Mall caters to all interests and tastes. Add to your wardrobe and shop at brand name stores such as Aeropostale and Express. Hit up GameBox Arcade and play various classic video games. Indulge your sweet tooth at Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Wyoming Valley Mall provides shoppers with a wide array of dining options to pick from during a shopping excursion. 29 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

 

Chacko’s Family Bowling Center

Chacko’s Family Bowling Center’s motto certainly is accurate. There’s “no better way to ‘spare’ your time” than going to Chacko’s. Because they have 40 lanes, it’s never a problem to find some space for your team. That being said, calling ahead to reserve a few lanes is never a bad idea. Bowling is a great teambuilding activity and is always an awesome way to spend an afternoon. The convenience of electronic scoring lanes makes your time at Chacko’s even better because you don’t have to focus on keeping score. Just make sure you don’t bowl any gutter balls.

Chacko’s hosts Glow Bowl every Friday and Saturday night. The entire alley glows neon because of the black lights. Coupled with the lively, loud music and you have the makings of an amazing night. When you’re waiting for your turn, play some games in the arcade. Don’t worry about food because Chacko’s serves favorites like pizza, burgers, and sandwiches. Because you’ll be traveling with a large group, remember to contact the event manager to receive group rate pricing. 195 North Wilkes Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

 

R/C Wilkes Barre Movies 14

Rain or shine, going to the movies is always a welcomed trip. When you’re looking for non-strenuous entertainment after a long day at Luzerne County Sports Complex, head to R/C Wilkes Barre Movies 14. This theater plays 14 films daily, each with multiple show times. The list of Hollywood hits might make it a little difficult for the whole team to settle on one movie, but having options is always a good thing. Tickets are reasonably priced, so you’ll have some money to spare for popcorn, candy, and other snacks. 24 E Northampton St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

 

Frances Slocum State Park

The Forty Fort area has quite a few nature parks in the vicinity. One that’s close to Luzerne County Sports Complex and well worth checking out is Frances Slocum State Park. This state park consists of 1,035 acres, including a 165 acre horseshoe shaped lake where your team can swim. Numerous hiking trails run throughout the park and are the best way to explore the scenic grounds and spot some native wildlife. Some picnic areas are located in the park, so you and your team can eat a meal outdoors under the sun. Frances Slocum State Park is a must-do attraction if you’re in the area on a nice day. 567 Mt Olivet Rd, Wyoming, PA 18644

 

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Places to Eat

Booyah! Burgers & Bites

Simple. Fresh. Delicious. These are the three words Booyah! Burgers & Bites lives by. Booyah serves juicy burgers and tasty sandwiches to locals and residents for cheap prices. Grilled or crispy chicken and shrimp can also be ordered. Anyone seeking healthier options will be happy about Booyah’s salads. After you finish, wash your meal down with one of their 11 choices of milkshakes. 2022 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, PA 18644

 

Victory Pig Pizza

If you looked at a list of favorite kid’s foods, pizza would definitely be in the top three. The number of pizzerias near Luzerne County Sports Complex is plentiful. One of the most popular is Victory Pig Pizza. Victory is so well-liked that many people ship pizzas to family and friends as gifts for the holidays. The variety of sandwiches and pizzas is immense. They also recently added succulent, smoked chicken wings to their menu. 905 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, PA 18644

 

Marianacci’s Restaurant

Since 1972, Marianacci’s Restaurant has been making each and every one of its customers feel like family with unparalleled hospitality. The other reason people keep coming back to Marianacci’s is for the homemade Italian food. All of the traditional classics are represented: Chicken Franchese, Chicken Marsala, lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan, Veal Picatta, and many more. You can’t go wrong with a meal from Marianacci’s Restaurant. 252 W 8th St, Wyoming, PA 18644

 

Luzerne County Sports Complex - Travel - Hotels4TeamsThai Thai

The restaurant so good they named it twice. Thai Thai is the place to go for the freshest, most authentic Thai food. Share some delicious appetizers like curry puffs, dumplings, and Thai Buffalo wings. Then, move on to the main course. Traditional Thai duck dishes, noodles, fried rice, seafood, and vegetarian choices are all excellent. There’s no bad dish at Thai Thai. 41 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

 

No matter where you go in Forty Fort and the other surrounding towns, you and the team are destined for some enjoyable times. The advantageous location of Luzerne County Sports Complex really comes in handy when planning an itinerary for your trip. You’ll find that there are all kinds of attractions and restaurants near the sports complex.