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Specialized expertise for your unique goals

While every project aims for success, the path to achieving it varies significantly across different industries. A municipality focused on economic development has different objectives than a university aiming to enhance student life or a developer seeking to anchor a new property.

Fortunately, the Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has a deep understanding of these distinct needs and excels at creating customized strategies that align with your specific goals, making sure your sports, recreation, events, or entertainment facility delivers the results you envision.

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In developed and improved facilities
$ 10 billion+
Communities guided nationwide
1000 +
Annual visits across SFC-managed venues
10 million+
New annual spending for client communities
$ 100 million+
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
50 %

The industries we serve

We provide tailored solutions that help our clients across various industries achieve their goals and transform their communities.

Local Government & Economic Development

Create vibrant community assets that drive tourism, generate significant economic impact, and improve your residents’ quality of life.
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Plan, derisk, and operate profitable sports and entertainment facilities that act as powerful, traffic-driving anchors for your projects.
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Optimize your athletic and recreation facilities to improve the student-athlete experience, create new revenue streams, and strengthen community engagement.
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Plan, position, and manage premier destinations that attract national sporting events, fill hotel rooms, and establish your community as a leader in the sports industry.
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Explore facilities we’ve helped plan, develop, and operate

project adventhealth sports park

Advent Health Sports Park at Bluhawk

  • Overland Park, KS

Specifications

  • Client: Price Brothers
  • Positioned as a core attraction in the larger Bluhawk district, this mix use development support surrounding retail, dining, and hotel developments.

Key Statistics

  • 420,000 square foot multi-sport complex
  • 1 NHL Regulation-size Ice Rink
  • 8 Basketball Courts
  • 16 Volleyball Courts
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project sand mountain

Sand Mountain

  • Albertville, Alabama

Specifications

  • Client: City of Albertville
  • Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater generated $22 million in economic impact for 2024, catalyzing a wave of commercial development in the area, including a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.

Facilities & Amenities

  • 130-acre sports, entertainment, and recreation campus
  • Amphitheater with 8,000 Seat Capacity
  • RV Park & Campground
  • 4 Basketball Courts or 8 Volleyball Courts
  • 8-Lane Indoor & Outdoor waterpark
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project publix sports park

Publix Sports Park

  • Panama City Beach, Florida

Specifications

  • Client: Visit Panama City Beach CVB
  • Named National Complex of the Year for 2023 by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and generated an economic impact of $153 million in 2023

Facilities & Amenities

  • 13 configurable multi-purpose turf and natural field
  • 2 championship fields with seating for up to 1,500 spectators
  • Hosts soccer, lacrosse, rugby, football, baseball, and softball tournaments
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project pelican bay

Pelican Bay Aquatic Center

  • Edmond, Oklahoma

Specifications

  • Client: City of Edmond, Oklahoma
  • 17-acre, state-of-the-art aquatic center with two 150-foot water slides, a current channel, splash pool, interactive playground, and family amenities.

Facilities & Amenities

  • 60,000+ seasonal visitors in 2025
  • Family-friendly programming and community events
  • Private event and cabana rentals
  • Voted a Local Family Favorite in a survey by Sports Destination Management two years in a row
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project hoover

Hoover Met Complex

  • Hoover, Alabama

Specifications

  • Client: City of Hoover
  • Hoover Met Complex generated over $91 million in economic impact in 2024, solidifying its role as a leading hub for sports tourism and community engagement.

Facilities & Amenities

  • 155,000 sq-ft Finley Center (11 basketball or 16 volleyball courts)
  • Hoover Met Stadium (10,000+ seating)
  • 5 baseball/softball fields, 5 multipurpose fields, 16 tennis courts
  • 170-site RV park, inclusive playground & splash pad, indoor climbing center
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Why partner with the Sports Facilities Companies?

Our vast experience and full range of services offer a unique advantage to our clients.

Extensive experience & proven results

Since 2003, SFC has supported 3,000+ communities in planning, funding, developing, and managing sports and event venues, generating over 25 million annual visits and significant economic impact (e.g., $91.3 M for Hoover Met Complex in 2024).

Diverse facility management expertise

With experience managing a diverse range of facilities, from sports complexes and aquatics centers to adventure parks and stadiums, SFC delivers operational excellence and tailored solutions for any sector

Comprehensive stakeholder engagement

SFC actively involves local governments, developers, colleges, CVBs, and other stakeholders through advisory committees, workshops, site visits, and collaborative marketing for project alignment and success.

Largest network & industry leadership

SFC operates the nation’s largest network of managed youth and amateur sports venues, partners with CVBs and tourism organizations, and is recognized by top industry associations.

Tailored, end-to-end services

SFC offers customized services across the pre-development, development, and management phases. Whether you need a single study or ongoing operations, you’ll get the solution you need, no matter what stage you're in.

Successful funding & partnership models

SFC excels in crafting funding stacks, securing sponsorships, grants, P3 partnerships, and private equity, bridging funding gaps and ensuring project completion across diverse industries.

See why we’re trusted by communities nationwide

“The information and research that we received from SFC has really helped me in my role of educating the community and especially city leadership on why there’s an importance of focusing on sports tourism.”

Ben Snyder
Executive Director
Grand Junction Sports Commission

“It was just great to see the different levels of services and understanding that SFC brought to the table, you know, because I think there’s a diversity there with what they offer, and it really met the needs that we were looking to accomplish.”

Gumaro Martinez
Executive Director of Parks and Leisure Services
City of Waxahachie, TX

“Searching far and wide, SFC stood out above the crowd and not only for how they run a facility but how they run their business. I think that speaks volumes to their leadership. I think that speaks volumes to their track record, and I’m excited to work hand in hand at Visit Macon with SFC on making this building a success.”

Gary Wheat
President/CEO
Visit Macon

“The fact that SFC has stuck by our side so long proves that you guys, like us, are not in it just for, you know, revenue or business, but you’re actually in it to create change for our communities and create just, you know, at the end of the day, a better world of play and recreation and sport and fun for kids and families across the country.”

Damian Buchman
Founder & Executive Director
The Ability Center/ The Opportunity Center

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