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RP Funding Center

Sports Covered: Basketball, soccer, events

The RP Funding Center is a multipurpose entertainment complex in Lakeland, comprising a convention center, arena and theater. It is home to the Florida Tropics SC of the Major Arena Soccer League and the Lakeland Magic, the Orlando Magic’s affiliate in the NBA G League. Opened in 1974, the complex is home to Jenkins Arena (capacity: 8,178), YouKey Theatre (2,236), Exhibit Hall (2,834), Sikes Hall (1,865), Lake Hollingsworth Ballroom (468), Lake Parker Room (164) and Lake Morton Room (110).

Lake Myrtle Sports Park  

Sports Covered: Baseball, lacrosse, flag football

This multi-purpose sports complex consists of nine collegiate-sized baseball fields featuring electronic scoreboards, oversized dugouts, home and visitor bullpens and batting cages. It also has 11 lighted soccer fields. Events hosted at Lake Myrtle have varied from the National Dog Agility Championships to regional rugby championships as well as lacrosse, flag football and the Russ Matt Central Florida Baseball Invitational, the largest collegiate baseball tournament in the nation.

AdventHealth Fieldhouse & Conference Center

Sports Covered: Basketball, volleyball

A multi-purpose building in Winter Haven features a 58,400-square-foot multi-use gymnasium space (with seating for 800) as well as a second-floor observation area. It also houses numerous meeting rooms, six basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, a blackbox theater, classroom space and a workout area.

Northeast Regional Park 

Sports Covered: Soccer

The 83-acre park includes six soccer/football fields with 4 brand new, turfed collegiate baseball fields, a concession stand, a pavilion for special events, picnic facilities and an exercise trail and a dog park. It also has lights for nighttime play and seating can be brought in if needed.

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

Sports Covered: Baseball

This 8,500-seat stadium in Lakeland was opened in 1966 and has had multiple renovations, most recently in 2017. Spring Training home to the Detroit Tigers, it was named after local resident and former Lakeland Parks and Recreation Director Marcus “Joker” Marchant. Among the recent renovations include six new covered sections (211-216), increasing the number of covered seats (rows N and up) from 1,246 to 2,098 seats, while more seats will be shaded with the extended roof. more air-conditioned spaces, more concession stand offerings and more restrooms as number of women’s restroom toilets is increasing 50% from 48 to 72.

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RP FUNDING CENTER

Sports Covered: Basketball, soccer, events

The RP Funding Center is a multipurpose entertainment complex in Lakeland, comprising a convention center, arena and theater. It is home to the Florida Tropics SC of the Major Arena Soccer League and the Lakeland Magic, the Orlando Magic’s affiliate in the NBA G League. Opened in 1974, the complex is home to Jenkins Arena (capacity: 8,178), YouKey Theatre (2,236), Exhibit Hall (2,834), Sikes Hall (1,865), Lake Hollingsworth Ballroom (468), Lake Parker Room (164) and Lake Morton Room (110).

LAKE MYRTLE SPORTS PARK

Sports Covered: Baseball, lacrosse, flag football

This multi-purpose sports complex consists of nine collegiate-sized baseball fields featuring electronic scoreboards, oversized dugouts, home and visitor bullpens and batting cages. It also has 11 lighted soccer fields. Events hosted at Lake Myrtle have varied from the National Dog Agility Championships to regional rugby championships as well as lacrosse, flag football and the Russ Matt Central Florida Baseball Invitational, the largest collegiate baseball tournament in the nation.

BROWN UNIVERSITY​

Sports Covered: Basketball, crew, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, water polo and much more

Providence is home to Brown University, one of the nation’s eight prestigious Ivy League schools. While it is renowned for its academics, the university also boasts a variety of outstanding venues that host regional and national events and allow sports planners plenty of options to meet their needs. Whether it’s the four newly renovated multipurpose outdoor fields (three turf and one natural grass), a pool rental in the new state-of-the-art aquatics center, use of the 20,000-seat stadium or access to the boathouse situated along the Seekonk River, Brown University’s athletic facilities are top notch and a favorite among sports planners.

NORTHEAST REGIONAL PARK

Sports Covered: Soccer

The 83-acre park includes six soccer/football fields with 4 brand new, turfed collegiate baseball fields, a concession stand, a pavilion for special events, picnic facilities and an exercise trail and a dog park. It also has lights for nighttime play and seating can be brought in if needed.

PUBLIX FIELD AT JOKER MARCHANT STADIUM

Sports Covered: Baseball

This 8,500-seat stadium in Lakeland was opened in 1966 and has had multiple renovations, most recently in 2017. Spring Training home to the Detroit Tigers, it was named after local resident and former Lakeland Parks and Recreation Director Marcus “Joker” Marchant. Among the recent renovations include six new covered sections (211-216), increasing the number of covered seats (rows N and up) from 1,246 to 2,098 seats, while more seats will be shaded with the extended roof. more air-conditioned spaces, more concession stand offerings and more restrooms as number of women’s restroom toilets is increasing 50% from 48 to 72.