Cumberland County · Middlesex Township · #2886
Carlisle Sports Emporium building expansion
Middlesex Township, PA · 62,848 sq ft non-residential, recreation
About this project
An expansion of the Carlisle Sports Emporium building in Middlesex Township, covering 62,848 sq ft, with additional parking, pickleball courts, a beer garden and ADA accessibility improvements.
Official description: The Land Development Project includes a building expansion with associated additional parking. Project also includes outdoor recreation enhancements like Pickleball Courts and a Beer Garden while improving ADA accessibility.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The Carlisle Sports Emporium, an existing indoor and outdoor family entertainment complex on South Middlesex Road in Middlesex Township, plans to expand its building to about 62,848 square feet. County records say the project also adds parking, pickleball courts, a beer garden and accessibility (ADA) upgrades.
Township planning commission minutes show the plan under review since 2024. The review was paused in October 2024 at the applicant's request. In September 2025 the owner and an engineering firm presented it at a workshop meeting. Earlier township minutes from 2023 describe ideas for a restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, an indoor racetrack and a bowling alley. These were not confirmed as part of the current plan.
The planning commission voted in November 2025 to recommend approval of the land development plan. That vote came with conditions from the township engineer and the county planning department. No news coverage or reported opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Added parking suggests more visitors; the records reviewed give no traffic study results.
- The township reviewed stormwater, including a request to waive a rule about letting rainwater soak into the ground.
- The beer garden and pickleball courts would add outdoor recreation and dining options at the site.
- The ADA improvements would make the property easier to reach for people with disabilities.
Where it stands
The township planning commission recommended approval in November 2025, and the Board of Supervisors was the next body to act. The supervisors' final decision was not found, so confirm it in later township minutes. After final plan approval, the developer normally needs permits before construction.
- Nov 2025 Planning commission recommended approval of the preliminary/final land development plan, with conditions
- Sep 2025 Owner and engineer presented the plan at a planning commission workshop
- May 2025 Planning commission minutes mention a proposed land swap with a neighbor to remove a landlocked parcel
- Oct 2024 Plan review was tabled at the applicant's request
- Jul 22, 2024 Latest filing in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Middlesex Township Board of Supervisors decides on land development plans, and residents can comment at its public meetings or by contacting the township office.
Who's behind it
Carlisle Sports Emporium · The owner-operator of an existing family entertainment complex in Middlesex Township, with an arcade, mini golf and go-karts.
Around the web
- Planning Commission minutes, Nov. 24, 2025Middlesex Township · Nov 24, 2025Reported a recommendation to approve the land development plan, subject to engineer and county conditions.
- Planning Commission minutes, Sept. 22, 2025Middlesex Township · Sep 22, 2025Reported that the owner and engineer presented the proposed plan at a workshop.
- Planning Commission minutes, May 12, 2025Middlesex Township · May 12, 2025Mentioned a proposed land swap with a neighbor to eliminate a landlocked parcel.
- Planning Commission minutes, Oct. 14, 2024Middlesex Township · Oct 14, 2024Reported the item was tabled at the applicant's request.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan that the township reviews before building, covering things like buildings, parking and stormwater.
- Planning commission
- A township advisory board that reviews plans and recommends approval or changes to the elected supervisors.
- Stormwater waiver
- A request to be excused from a rule about managing rainwater runoff, such as letting it soak into the ground.
- Tabled
- Put on hold so that no decision is made at that meeting.
- ADA improvements
- Changes such as ramps and accessible parking that make a site usable by people with disabilities.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $12.6M
- ~628 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~157 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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