Track and field venue in Chula Vista would boost entire region

Re “Massive, tennis-anchored sports complex in play for Chula Vista Bayfront” (July 10): The San Diego region including Chula Vista has everything needed to be a national leader in the multibillion-dollar sports tourism industry. Our region lacks one ingredient: an adequate sports venue that includes track and field. Such a venue in Chula Vista along with its amenities would position the city to host regional, national and international competitions from youth through professional levels. Establishing a facility capable of hosting events including track and field in Chula Vista must be a priority for city leaders. A new multi-event venue providing the ability to host track and field events will offer the region sports tourism economic opportunities it hasn’t had in decades.

As president of USA Track & Field San Diego-Imperial Association, and on behalf of our nearly 2,000 members, I support the city of Chula Vista and the proposed Pangaea project on the Chula Vista Bayfront.

— Paul Greer, Serra Mesa