Rogue X in Medford, Or
A case study right here in Oregon.
This facility has been a huge success.
Read more about the beginnings of Rogue X here: https://www.travelmedford.org/medford-sports-and-events-center-
A cute ad that breaks down the benefits: https://youtu.be/jixO0dJgvXk
“The Rogue Credit Union Community Complex (“Rogue X”) is a $76 million, 140,000-square foot recreation facility owned, maintained and managed by the City of Medford. The Rogue X contains a 76,000-square foot multi-purpose event center, an indoor recreation pool featuring two water slides, a 13-lane indoor competition pool, classrooms, an outdoor seasonal splashpad, and a food truck pod. There are 300 parking spaces immediately adjacent to the building and 530 in the immediate area.
The Rogue X is situated in the heart of Howard Memorial Sports Park, a 54-acre community park in west Medford along Rossanley Drive and Ross Lane. When complete, the park will contain multiple sports fields and a playground.
The concept of an event center and an aquatics facility under a single roof received City Council approval in 2018, and financing was approved in 2020. Construction began in 2022; the Rogue X is set to open to the public in January 2024.
Rogue Credit Union agreed to a 10-year, $2.145 million facility naming-rights agreement. Proceeds help offset operational costs and also provide water safety classes to all fourth-graders in the Medford School District.”