The Dallas Stars and the Town of Northlake officially opened the Children’s Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake, according to a Mar. 31 announcement. The new facility becomes the eleventh StarCenter location in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The opening is significant for both local sports development and community growth. It reflects an increasing demand for youth sports facilities in North Texas, while also serving as a catalyst for economic activity and community engagement.
“The opening of this facility is a testament to the increasing growth of hockey in North Texas and the overall demand for additional youth sports facilities in our region,” Dallas Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts said. “Mayor Montini and the Town of Northlake have been exceptionally collaborative partners in designing a state-of-the-art facility that both serves the needs of their growing community while becoming an attraction that will drive families to their town for years to come. This building is another example of our organization’s track record of creating mutually beneficial public/private partnerships that become community centerpieces for future generations.”
Town of Northlake Mayor Brian Montini said, “The opening of the Dallas StarCenter in Northlake is a truly exciting milestone for our community. This world-class facility brings sports and leisure opportunities much closer to home for our families and their children. This development not only expands access to high-quality athletics, but also strengthens our local economy by attracting visitors, supporting small businesses, and creating lasting impact. We’re also grateful for the outstanding partnership with the Dallas Stars organization, whose collaboration and shared vision made this project seamless. Importantly, this was achieved while honoring our commitment to responsible funding, without relying on existing property tax revenue or placing burdens on our residents. Northlake continues to grow in thoughtful and intentional ways, investing in both our youth and our future.”
The multi-sport complex includes two ice sheets suitable for hockey or skating as well as hard courts configurable as eight basketball courts or sixteen volleyball courts. Additional features include eight pickleball courts set to open soon alongside a Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill scheduled for June launch; Shark Club will also operate an onsite concession stand with coffee bar offerings.
With over 25,000 square feet dedicated to team tenants such as TAV Alliance volleyball club, Children’s Health StarCenter Multisport aims to serve diverse athletic needs across ages.
Since its arrival in 1993 when there was only one year-round NHL ice sheet locally—and limited participation—the Dallas Stars’ grassroots investment has helped expand hockey participation among children from just 250 then up to more than 15,000 now annually using over twenty-three area ice sheets.
