Facility Types
Multi-purpose / Rectangle Fields
AKA Soccer or football fields - the cornerstone of an outdoor sports complex
Versatile fields purpose-built to deliver community and economic returns
Multi-purpose and soccer field complexes are among the most versatile assets in sports tourism, delivering year-round value for both traveling teams and the local community. Designed to accommodate soccer, lacrosse, flag football, rugby, and a variety of field sports, these complexes can host regional and national tournaments that drive visitation and economic impact while also supporting daily league play, practices, camps, and recreational programming. With tournament-ready layouts, flexible field configurations, and durable surfaces that maximize playable hours, multi-purpose fields increase utilization, diversify revenue, and ensure consistent community access. The result is a high-performing destination that balances competitive play with inclusive, everyday use.
More about Multi-Purpose / Rectangle Fields
- Multi-purpose and soccer field complexes can host dozens of games simultaneously, making them ideal for regional and national tournaments that require tight scheduling and high field utilization.
- Soccer consistently ranks as one of the top youth participation sports in the U.S., making soccer-capable complexes some of the most in-demand assets in sports tourism.
- Synthetic turf fields allow for more consistent scheduling, faster turnaround between events, and fewer rainouts—dramatically increasing annual field availability compared to natural grass.
- Complexes with 8–12+ contiguous fields are more competitive in attracting large tournaments and showcase events that drive meaningful economic impact like Panama City Beach Sports Complex.
- Flexible field design protects communities from over-reliance on a single sport and purpose-built programming is key to activating the space.
- When integrated with trails, parks, concessions, and spectator amenities, multi-purpose fields become social gathering places—not just game venues.
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Our portfolio
Publix Sports Park
- Panama City Beach, FL
Key Statistics
- Size: ~160–210 acres, premier configurable outdoor complex
- Playing surfaces: 13 configurable multipurpose/diamond fields (soccer, lacrosse, rugby, football/flag, baseball, softball), 9 synthetic turf / 4 natural‑grass, 5 collegiate baseball fields, 1,500‑seat championship field
- Economic impact: Consistently above $100M annually in recent years, ~$73M in direct visitor spend within the community in 2025
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
- Naples, FL
Key Statistics
- Size: ~175–180 acres within Collier County’s City Gate development
- Playing surfaces: 8+ multi‑use synthetic turf fields today, master plan to 21 multipurpose fields and 11 baseball/softball diamonds, 3,500‑seat stadium
- Ancillary: Lawn amphitheater, The Cove bar, The Factory outdoor fitness, six sand volleyball courts, lakeside event lawn
- Economic impact: $3.9M in revenue in 2023/2024, with subsidy reduced by nearly $1M in year one of SFC management
Elizabethtown Sports Park
- Elizabethtown, KY
Key Statistics
- Size: ~150–158 acres championship complex
- Playing surfaces: 12 multi‑purpose turf fields, 12 fully lit baseball/softball diamonds, 2 synthetic‑turf championship fields, 3 large event pavilions
- Ancillary: Event officials’ meeting room, locker rooms, stadium lawn seating, playgrounds, trails, vendor plazas
- Economic impact: Generates roughly $21M in annual economic impact, and routinely exceeds early‑stage economic impact forecasts as a high‑capacity tournament hub
Sports and recreation facilities we plan, develop, and manage
Multipurpose fields are just one part of the sports and recreation landscape. We also specialize in a wide range of venues, each designed to meet unique community goals and attract diverse audiences.
Why choose SFC for multipurpose fields management?
Organizations and communities across the country rely on us to deliver high-quality multipurpose fields that perform athletically, financially, and socially. Here’s why:
Case Study
Case Study: Elizabethtown Sports Park
Elizabethtown, KY, created one of the nation’s first major youth sports tourism complexes, featuring 12 baseball diamonds, 12 multipurpose fields, and top-tier amenities. After an SFC optimization study revealed opportunities for growth, the city partnered with our team for outsourced management in 2019. Since then, we’ve streamlined operations, guided new facility investments like turf infields, and expanded programming that connects the park with the community.
Over its first decade, Elizabethtown Sports Park has generated more than $150 million in direct economic impact while serving thousands of athletes each year.
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