Sports Venues
With more than 300 sports venues from aquatic complexes to sheets of ice, soccer fields and tennis courts, Greater Fort Lauderdale is ideal for amateur and leisure sports. Year round tennis venues include the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale, the Red Clay Court Facility in Coral Springs and the Palm-Aire Tennis Facility in Pompano Beach. Three world-class Olympic Aquatic Complexes--- International Swimming Hall of Fame, Plantation Aquatic Complex and Coral Springs Aquatic Complex--- meet the needs for every aquatic sport. Along the Atlantic coastline, Greater Fort Lauderdale hosts numerous fishing tournaments and is home to the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Underwater treasures are discovered in award- winning wreck and reef diving.
Sports Venues:
BANKATLANTIC CENTER
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One Panther Parkway Sunrise, FL
- 954-835-7000
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Host your next event or business function at the BankAtlantic Center. You can even enjoy a company building event at a Panthers game or upcoming concert.
BRIAN PICCOLO PARK & VELODROME
- 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, 954-437-2626 Opened in 1989, this multi-use park is named in honor of Brian Piccolo, who developed his athletic skills at an early age in the parks and playgrounds of Broward County. He went on to become an outstanding all-round 1957-61 high school athlete at Central Catholic High School (now St. Thomas Aquinas), achieved football stardom at Wake Forest, and played five seasons with the Chicago Bears prior to his untimely death at age 26. Athletes of all ages, sports fans, and other park patrons will enjoy the variety of athletic and other recreational amenities available at this major public regional park and field sports complex.
CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK
- 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, 954-321-1170 110-acre multipurpose facility, with four soccer/football fields, two cricket fields, netball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts and water playground. 8:00am-7:30pm. Free weekdays. $1.50 per person.
CORAL SPRINGS AQUATIC COMPLEX
- 12441 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs, 954-345-2121 World-class facility has earned a top quality reputation as a national and international training site, with state-of-the-art Myrtha competition pool.
DANIA JAI ALAI
- 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, 954-927-2841 Pari-mutual betting on "the world's fastest game". Poker open Sun-Thurs noon-midnight. Fri-Sat noon-3am. No limit Texas Hold'em games and multi-table tournaments daily. Simulcast horses, harness and jai-alai. Live jai-alai Tue-Sat 7pm, Matinees Tue, Sat, Sun. Open seating. Free.
DAVIE PRO RODEO
- Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 20707 Stirling Rd., 4271 Davie Rd. Davie, 954-680-8005 Professional rodeo cowboys compete in major Rodeo events including Bronc riding, steer wrestling and bull riding. Adults $13 (Advance)/$15 (At Gate), Children $6 (Advance)/$8 (At Gate).
FORT LAUDERDALE AQUATIC COMPLEX
- 501 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-828-4580 Home to Fort Lauderdale Aquatics swim team, Fort Laudedale Aquatics Swim School, Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Swim Camp, Fort Lauderdale dive team and the Summer Fun Aquatic Day Camp.
GULFSTREAM PARK RACING & CASINO
- 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000 Casino gaming with Vegas style slots and video poker, world-class thoroughbred racing, and year-round simulcasting, no-limit poker, fine dining and live entertainment. Slots daily Sun-Thurs 9am-3am, Fri-Sat 9am-5am. Open every Fri-Sat 24 hours. Live racing January through April.
INCREDIBLE ICE
- 3299 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs, 954-341-9956 75,000 sq.-ft., ice skating and entertainment facility, with open-air design and twin NHL regulation ice surfaces. Hockey, figure skating, Florida Panthers practice facility.
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME
- One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-6536 Board room available for small meetings. Banquet room available for up to 250 people.
ISLE CASINO AND RACING AT POMPANO PARK
- 1800 S.W. Third St., Pompano Beach, 954-972-2000 1,500 Vegas style slots, poker room, four restaurants, multi-story feature bar, high tech sports bar and wagering area overlooking the track. Non-Smoking. Nightly entertainment. Live harness racing.
JIMMY EVERT TENNIS CENTER
- 701 N.E. 12 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-828-5378 At Holiday Park, 18 of the 21 courts are clay. Home court to local, national tournaments, city's adult championships.
LAND SHARK STADIUM
- 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Opa Locka, 305-623-6100 Premier showplace for events, accommodating groups of 50 to 75,000 guests. From casual to formal, intimate receptions to mega experiences, the 350,000 square feet of event and entertainment space will enliven your senses and animate your celebrations. We offer diverse event space with a unique flair and services to help make your event a success. We can coordinate furniture and equipment rental, event planning and management, set design and event décor, photography, audio-visual systems and much more.
LOCKHART STADIUM
- 1350 N.W. 55th St., Fort Lauderdale, 754-321-1200 Newly remodeled football/soccer stadium in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.
MARDI GRAS RACETRACK & GAMING CENTER
- 831 N. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, 954-924-3200 It's always a party at Mardi Gras with 70,000 square feet of casino excitement; Vegas style slot machines, action packed poker tables, simulcast wagering, in addition to premier live greyhound racing. Food and live entertainment with special events throughout the year. Weekdays 10:30am-3:30am, Weekends 24 hours.
TENNIS CENTER OF CORAL SPRINGS
- 2575 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs, 954-346-4428 Clubhouse with elevated deck overlooking the courts.
