Emerald Acres

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Emerald Acres Sports Connection!

Today we're celebrating the hardworking people who keep our community moving, including our amazing Emerald Acres team. Thank you for everything you do!

As you enjoy the holiday with family and friends, remember that Emerald Acres is open and ready for fun, food, and entertainment all day long. We hope to see you out at the facility today!

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!

09/04/2026

🎮 MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

Looking for something fun to do with family and friends? Come hang out in the Family Entertainment Center at Emerald Acres all weekend long!🙌

🕹️ Play your favorite games
🏆 Challenge your friends and rack up tickets
⭐ Check out new prizes
🔥 The Victory Vault is FULLY RESTOCKED!

And because you’ve got an extra day off…

🎉 MONDAY SPECIAL: Show a valid student ID and receive $5 in Arcade Credit!

We’re OPEN ALL WEEKEND, including Labor Day!

Come play, compete, and make some memories at Emerald Acres! 💚

08/24/2026

BIG news for 2027👀🏐

Hype Nation Volleyball is coming back to Emerald Acres Sports Connection — TWICE next season!

After hosting one Hype Nation event each of the past two years, we're excited to welcome teams back to Mattoon for two tournaments in 2027.

🏐 Central Illinois Challenge — January 30-31
🏐 Toon Town Throwdown — February 20-21

We're excited to continue growing volleyball at Emerald Acres and bring even more teams, families, and visitors to Mattoon.

Registration is now open through Hype Nation!

08/17/2026

Reminder: Emerald Acres is closed Aug. 17–29 for annual court maintenance.

We’ll reopen Aug. 30 and look forward to seeing everyone then!

🚧 Maintenance Closure Notice 🚧

Emerald Acres Sports Connection will be closed to all guests from August 17-29 while we complete our annual gym floor rescreening and maintenance work.

We will reopen on August 30 and look forward to welcoming everyone back!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our facility in top condition!

08/13/2026

🚧 Maintenance Closure Notice 🚧

Emerald Acres Sports Connection will be closed to all guests from August 17-29 while we complete our annual gym floor rescreening and maintenance work.

We will reopen on August 30 and look forward to welcoming everyone back!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our facility in top condition!

08/10/2026

⚾️🥎 We love seeing our local teams take the field at Emerald Acres!

We’re excited to welcome the Charleston Knights for their Last Swings of Summer Tournament, September 5–6!

We’re proud to provide a place for local athletes to compete right here in our community and can’t wait for a great weekend of baseball and softball!

Check out the original post below for registration information. 👇

This tournament will be one of the very first opportunities to play at the beautiful, brand new, Emerald Acres in Mattoon! Huge thanks to Emerald Acres for partnering with us to help make this happen! This will be a flexible tournament and we will work around all the busy fall schedules! Come join us as we swing goodbye to summer! ⚾️😎⚔️🥎
Register here: https://forms.gle/SYXUDmCuSbtPUsEq7

08/07/2026

🍔🎉 Emerald Acres is Participating in Mattoon Restaurant Week! 🎉🍟

Join us at the Courtside Café on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 and enjoy one of our featured Restaurant Week specials:

🥒 The Big Dill Burger Our juicy brisket, chuck, and sirloin blend cheeseburger topped with crispy fried pickles and ranch.

🔥 Buffalo Chicken Fries Crispy fries loaded with fried chicken bites, buffalo sauce, and ranch.

🐔 Chicken Tender Meal Deal Chicken tenders, chips or fries, and a small fountain drink for just $10!

✅ Every purchase at the Courtside Café earns a punch on your Mattoon Restaurant Week Passport.

Collect stamps from participating restaurants and receive $10 in Chamber Bucks, courtesy of The Compass!

📸 Snap a photo of your meal and share it with and/or for a chance to win a gift card from one of the participating locations.

Come support local businesses, enjoy great food, and experience all that Mattoon has to offer. We look forward to seeing you at Emerald Acres!

08/07/2026

🥳 It's Karen's Birthday! 🎂

Today we're celebrating the person who keeps the food, drinks, and smiles flowing at Emerald Acres! Karen's leadership, commitment, and friendly spirit make a difference every single day, and we're lucky to have her on our team.

Help us wish Karen a very Happy Birthday in the comments below! 🎉🎈🎁

08/03/2026

🚨 TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The inaugural J3 Fall Classic is coming to Emerald Acres October 23-25! ⚾🥎

We're thrilled to welcome J3 Training Academy and all participating teams for an action-packed weekend of baseball and softball.

Our all-turf complex means great playing conditions, great competition, and a great experience for players, coaches, and families.

Registration is now open through J3 Training Academy. Check out the flyer and sign-up information below and secure your spot today!

Let's make the first J3 Fall Classic one to remember!

⚾🥎J3 is hosting our Inaugural Youth Tournament! Baseball and Softball teams come out to Emerald Acres, October 23rd-25th for the Inaugural, J3 Fall Classic. Check out the flyer below for all information. To sign-up use the link below or go to link on our website.

Sign-up link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7waPKznHpGywPt7CRm41ysZzjWeGTFYzYlCC9QNzlHAKA_g/viewform?usp=dialog

07/25/2026

Thanks to The Broadway District for helping make Restaurant Week happen! 🍔🏀

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Courtside Café on August 8 & 9. Come try our featured specials and make a day of it with the courts and arcade! 🎮🔥