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Come cheer on your favorite college champions at the University of Florida, experience the heart-pumping thrills at the Gainesville Raceway, or see bikers pedal their way to glory at the world-class BMX racing track in High Springs. Bring your team to experience the state-of-the-art 130,000-square-foot Alachua County Sports and Event Center or let the experts at the Gainesville Sports Commission help you find the perfect stadium, field, pool or equestrian center for your tournament or event. With great weather year-round, Alachua County is the premier sports destination for both athletes and fans.
The Alachua County Sports and Events Center, located in Celebration Pointe, is a 140,000-square-foot multi-purpose indoor facility featuring multiple courts that can be configured for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and other indoor sports. The state-of-the-art center serves as both a community recreation space and a venue for major sporting events, tournaments, and conventions, aiming to boost sports tourism in the region.
The Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center is a full-service event site offering facilities for equestrian and agricultural activities, festivals, trade shows, animal shows, banquets and more.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field is home to University of Florida football. Originally constructed in 1930, a series of renovations, the last in 2003, brought the seating capacity to 88,548.
Champions Park in Newberry, Florida is a multi-purpose sports complex that serves as a hub for youth and adult athletics in Alachua County. The facility features several well-maintained baseball and softball fields, along with concession stands and modern amenities for players and spectators.
The Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, operated in partnership with USA Archery, is renowned as one of the premier archery training facilities in the United States, featuring both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges as well as professional coaching programs. The state-of-the-art complex also includes multi-purpose sports fields and courts, making it a unique venue that combines world-class archery training with traditional community recreational facilities.
Home of the NHRA GatorNationals. As one of the fastest tracks in the world, the Auto Plus Raceway is where drivers clocked the first 260, 270 and 300 mph Top Fuel runs.
Gatorback Cycle Park, located west of Gainesville, is a legendary motocross facility that hosts numerous professional national events and remains one of Florida’s premier off-road racing venues, featuring multiple tracks including a supercross-style course and vintage track. The facility’s challenging red clay terrain and well-maintained tracks attract riders from across the Southeast for both practice sessions and competitive events, with the park having played a significant role in motocross history since its establishment in the 1970s.
Alachua County’s golf scene features a mix of public and private courses, including the University of Florida’s Mark Bostick Golf Course, the public Ironwood Golf Course, and the semi-private Gainesville Country Club and Hawkstone Country Club.
Located on approximately 130 acres in a residential setting, the complex is noted for the excellent sports and recreational programs offered throughout the year.
The High Springs BMX Track, operated at the High Springs Sports Complex, is a sanctioned USA BMX facility that offers both competitive racing and recreational riding opportunities for BMX enthusiasts of all skill levels. The track features a professionally designed dirt course with jumps, berms, and obstacles, hosting regular race events while also providing a training ground for both new and experienced riders.
The Jonesville Soccer Complex in Alachua County features multiple regulation-sized soccer fields spread across its expansive grounds. It serves as a primary venue for both youth and adult soccer programs in Alachua County.
Legacy Park is the premier community park in the City of Alachua. It features a multi-purpose center, amphitheater, open field and an all-inclusive playground, open to children of all physical and mental abilities, complete with accessible ramps, an inclusive merry-go-round, swings, slides, climbing structures and shade sails.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center is a 19,000 square foot, air-conditioned facility located at Citizens Park. The facility includes a wellness area, locker rooms with shower, meeting room, kitchen, and gymnasium with stage which can seat up to 800 people.
Alachua County offers several public swimming pools in Gainesville and surrounding communities, including year-round facilities operated by the city and seasonal pools in various neighborhoods.
