Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan
Sunrise Tomorrow Vision Advances with Sunrise Sports Center Partnership
On March 11, 2026, the Citrus Heights City Council approved an Economic Development and Participation Agreement (EDPA) establishing a public-private partnership framework to explore development of the Sunrise Sports Center, the first major project proposed under the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.
This milestone represents an important step forward in advancing the community’s vision to transform the Sunrise Mall property into a vibrant regional destination.
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Project Overview
The City of Citrus Heights is advancing a public-private partnership with The Mettle Shop and Tallen Capital Partners to bring the Sunrise Sports Center to the Sunrise Mall property. The project represents the first major development under the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan, the community’s long-term vision to transform the 100-acre mall site into a vibrant mixed-use district.
The proposed Sunrise Sports Center would introduce a 160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex anchored by a 4,000-seat multi-use arena, along with two NHL-sized ice sheets and multi-use turf fields. The facility is designed to host a wide range of activities including youth and amateur sports, regional tournaments, recreation leagues, concerts, performances, and community events.
Beyond the facility itself, the proposed project is expected to play a catalytic role in advancing the broader Sunrise Tomorrow vision. By establishing a major destination use and generating sustained activity at the site, the sports center can help create the market conditions necessary to support additional private investment over time, including restaurants, hospitality, entertainment venues, housing, and other mixed-use development envisioned for the district.
Redevelopment of the Sunrise Mall property represents a rare opportunity to transform a long-underperforming regional site into a vibrant destination that supports recreation, economic vitality, and community gathering in Citrus Heights for generations to come. The Sunrise Sports Center would introduce new amenities and opportunities for the Citrus Heights community while helping advance the broader Sunrise Tomorrow redevelopment vision.
The proposed project is expected to:
• Expand recreation and entertainment opportunities for residents
• Attract regional events and visitors
• Support local businesses and restaurants
• Create new jobs and economic activity
• Catalyze additional redevelopment at Sunrise Mall
By establishing a critical mass of activity at the site, the project can help unlock additional private investment and move the Sunrise Tomorrow vision forward over time.
Project Snapshot
Project: Sunrise Sports Center
Location: Sunrise Mall Site
Proposed Facility:
160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex
Arena:
4,000-seat multi-use arena
Key Features:
• Two NHL-sized ice sheets
• Multi-use turf fields
• Sporting events and tournaments
• Concerts and arena events
• Recreation and wellness programming
Development Partners:
• The Mettle Shop
• Tallen Capital Partners
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Media Inquiries
Meghan Huber
Economic Development & Community Engagement Director
City of Citrus Heights
mhuber@citrusheights.net
Development or Business Inquiries
Developers, businesses, and organizations interested in opportunities associated with Sunrise Tomorrow are encouraged to connect with the City’s Economic Development team.