Transformed site of former Fiesta Henderson will include sports complex

Henderson officials unveiled details Tuesday of the planned redevelopment of the former Fiesta Henderson site, confirming a youth‑sports complex will anchor the mixed‑use project. The 35‑acre parcel, located at Lake Mead Parkway just west of downtown Henderson, was bought by the city from Station Casinos for $32 million in late 2022. Agora Realty & Management Inc., a California‑based firm, will purchase the land for $30 million, retain ownership and oversee construction and operation of the facility. The centerpiece will be a 150,000‑square‑foot fieldhouse featuring ten basketball courts, twenty volleyball courts and a 10,000‑square‑foot batting‑cage area. Outdoor sports fields, a hotel, 75,000 square feet of retail and dining space, 30,000 square feet of office area and plazas with green open space will surround the indoor venue. Agora CEO Cary Lefton said, “Our vision is to transform this spot into a vibrant sports anchor destination built around activity, community and varied experiences. At its heart, it will be a large indoor tournament sports facility designed for basketball, volleyball and other community programmed activities.” Mayor Michelle Romero added, “Its strategic location serves as the perfect gateway into downtown and East Henderson, and we wanted to have a stake in what would eventually be developed here. When the former Fiesta Henderson closed during the pandemic, we lost restaurants, entertainment, and other cherished amenities.” She continued, “Our goal was to create a new destination that our residents and families could enjoy, one that improves the quality of life in our community while driving economic growth.” The city said surveys and community‑input events showed strong resident support for a tournament‑sports facility paired with hospitality and family‑oriented entertainment. The next step is a public hearing on the acquisition, sale agreement and development agreement, slated for a future Henderson City Council meeting. Station Casinos shut down Fiesta Henderson in 2020 at the onset of coronavirus‑related shutdowns and never reopened the property; the structure was demolished in 2022, though the parking lot remains.