Announcing Big Hits at the Gateway
A Golf and Pickleball, Multi-Sports Entertainment Complex
Big Hits at The Gateway is a proposed multi-sports entertainment destination in Burnsville, designed to bring golf, pickleball, and year-round events together in one exciting complex. The concept by the Freeway Development Team and LSE Architects, reimagines the Chalet Golf Driving Range site as a vibrant hub for sports, community gatherings, and entertainment—positioning Burnsville as a premier destination for active fun and connection.
Golf
A state-of-the-art, 100-bay, three-level golf driving range
Pickle Ball
17 indoor and outdoor courts – with flexibility for emerging sports such as Futsal and Ecuavolley
Simulators
Available for individuals or parties, featuring various sports like soccer, carnival games baseball and more.
Conference Center
Corporate events to coincide with golf Space for up to 400
Rooftop Restaurant
Spectacular views from our rooftop bar.
Playground
A children’s playground adjacent to the outdoor courts.
Nature Preserve
Nearly 10 acres of pollinator prairie park with native grasses, bee and butterfly habitat.
Bike Path
Nearly a mile of bike and hiking trails that connect to Black Dog Trail.
“I’ve managed on-site remediation on sites with far worse environmental challenges than this one. Our plans here will leave this site more protected and better monitored than it is now or has been for the past 55 years.”
– John Hink, Solution Blue
“The best remediation strategy for a site that’s 55 years old and stabilized, is to manage it in place, put a liner over the top to prevent precipitation and infiltration, and then monitor the boundaries.”
– Bryan Murdock, Condition Services
Economic & Community Benefits
Sales and tax impact:
• A 40 Million privately-funded development
• Proven revenue generating model
• New city and school district tax revenue
• Loyalty programs and memberships
COMMUnity impact:
• Partner with clubs, teams, youth organizations
• Charity events, tournaments, corporate events
• Golf Academy
• Provide equipment and space for local schools
• Programs for disadvantaged youth
EMPLOYMENT impact:
• Up to 250+ employees
• Est. 70 full time jobs/100 part-time
• Est. 14 management/professional
• Career opportunities
“Burnsville deserves a destination that draws people in, not just for recreation but for community events and economic development, Big Hits at The Gateway will energize this part of the city and create something that’s never been seen before in the metro.”
– Mohammed Lawal, LSE Architects
“This is an exciting development opportunity for the City of Burnsville. Not only would this serve our local community, it would be a tremendous regional draw that could bring much-needed tourism dollars to our area. Now is the time.”
– Jennifer Harmening, President, Burnsville