The Project
Why does our community need this?
Demand for indoor recreation has outgrown what's available — especially through five months of Wisconsin winter. Western Wisconsin has no year-round indoor space of its own, and the region's only leasable indoor turf is a quarter-size field serving under a third of local soccer players and no other sport.
What exactly is being built?
A 114,000 SF air-supported dome (446′ × 256′ × 80′) with a full-size soccer field or two 9v9 fields, two high-school-size softball fields, a 13′ walking track, and hardcourt space for pickleball, basketball, and volleyball — plus an outdoor turfed and lighted field and a 13,100 SF welcome center with golf simulators and meeting rooms.
Full details →Where will it be?
Lot 7 of the St. Croix Meadows development in Hudson (The former St. Croix Meadows Dog Track site) — 1 mile from I-94, next to a brewery and city park. The purchase agreement is under contract and the City of Hudson supports the development.
Is this just for soccer?
No. It's a community health and wellness hub — pickleball, softball, basketball, volleyball, a walking track, golf simulators, senior programming, school use, and community events. 70% of reservable turf time is allocated to the community.
When will it open?
Construction begins once the campaign reaches its funding milestone. The project may be phased — land and dome first, welcome center and outdoor field to follow. A successful campaign could see construction start in 2027!
The Campaign
How much is being raised?
$13.2M. Early contributions include $1.5M toward land acquisition and initial site work, and traditional financing covers a further portion — the rest comes from families, businesses, and foundations across western Wisconsin.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Western Wisconsin Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Can I spread a gift over several years?
Yes — commitments may be fulfilled over three years, with extended schedules available for larger commitments. The campaign team will walk you through the options personally.
What happens if you raise more than the goal?
Any surplus lets the nonprofit lower rental fees — making the space even more affordable for everyone.
Operations
Can the facility sustain itself?
The operating plan is deliberately conservative — benchmarked against existing Twin Cities dome operators, modeled with six months of near-zero revenue, and reserving $180k a year for maintenance. It's projected net-income positive in year one.
Who runs it?
Western Wisconsin Soccer — a 501(c)(3) that has served the region since 1987, manages a $1M+ annual budget, and runs the 43-acre Field of Dreams complex.
Meet the team →