The Rising Star Sports Ranch opens this weekend. Photo by Teri Nehrenz.

The Rising Star Sports Ranch opens this weekend. Photo by Teri Nehrenz.

Just a little over a year after renovations started on the old Mesquite Star on Sandhill Boulevard and Interstate 15 Exit 122, the new Rising Star Sports Ranch opens for business on Saturday, Oct. 1. The 210-room hotel features a much different approach to hosting guests focusing on traveling sports teams and athletes.

In addition to bunk rooms that can hold up to 12 players, guest rooms outfitted for golfers open to what Andre Carrier calls the “ultimate backyard.” It’s full of relaxation, fun and games.

The 7,000-square-foot ballroom is already booked for several celebrations including the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas gala and the Sun City New Year’s Eve party.

Under construction is a 30,000-square-foot enclosed fieldhouse that can accommodate a variety of courts including basketball, volleyball and pickleball. It’s expected to be completed in April 2017.

Today’s Mesquite Local News includes a 44-page special insert featuring the Rising Star Sports Ranch with many local businesses wishing the new addition to the community good luck.