Facility Types
COMMUNITY DESTINATIONs
We unite everything from sports complexes and convention centers to golf courses and parks, making them true community destinations
COMMUNITY DESTINATIONS DRIVE LOCAL VITALITY
Community destinations include sports complexes, arenas, convention centers, golf courses, aquatics, ice rinks, and parks. When connected, these destination assets become powerful drivers of health, economic activity, civic pride, and quality of life.
At SFC, we’re skilled in community destination management, which helps communities transition from managing individual facilities to shaping them into a unified destination. We bring together sports, recreation, wellness, entertainment, and the full parks system under a single, intentional vision, creating places people want to visit, live in, and invest in.
Consider us your strategic partner in community destination management, making your entire community thrive and work better together.
More about community destinations
10.2 Acres of parkland managed per 1,000 residents by the typical park and rec agency
$200 million+ in hotel and visitor spend annually
2,411 Residents per park across the U.S.
94% of park and rec agencies provide community playgrounds
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Featured Community Destination Properties
Sand Mountain Park & Ampitheater
- Albertville, AL
At Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater, a community‑first multi‑sport campus has rapidly become a regional powerhouse, shattering a five‑year economic‑impact forecast of $34M in just two years. The venue now delivers around $22M in annual impact while fueling new hotels, national restaurant brands, and a 246,000‑sq‑ft retail marketplace around the park.
Key Statistics
- Size: ~130 acres, ~100,000‑sq‑ft indoor center
- Playing surfaces: 4 basketball / 8 volleyball courts, 4 baseball + 5 softball, 5 multipurpose turf fields (14+ turf fields total in broader complex), 16 tennis courts, indoor & outdoor competition pools, waterpark, Miracle Field
- Ancillary: 8,000‑seat amphitheater, RV park, walking trails, dog parks, playgrounds, community memberships, plus big‑event programming
- Economic impact: Generated $22M in economic impact in 2024 and has catalyzed significant surrounding development (new hotels, national restaurant brands, 246,000‑sq‑ft Sand Mountain Marketplace)
Rocky Mount Event Center
- Rocky Mount, NC
At Rocky Mount Event Center, a bold bet on downtown revitalization has grown into a proven economic engine that continues to exceed expectations. Opened in 2018 during a period of local economic decline, the flexible, multi-use venue now anchors downtown Rocky Mount’s resurgence, drawing visitors from across the East Coast for youth tournaments, concerts, conferences, and community events that fuel new restaurants, mixed-use development, and a growing hospitality corridor throughout the city.
Key Statistics
- Size: ~165,000 square feet
- Playing surfaces: 8 basketball hardwood courts, 16 volleyball courts
- Ancillary: 15,000 sq feet of family entertainment center with part rooms, food court and concession, full catering kitchen, flexible meeting and event spaces, premier locker rooms, and an observation mezzanine.
- Economic impact: Generated more than $58 million in economic impact in FY 2022 to 2025
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
- Edmond, OK
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center shows how a well‑programmed seasonal waterpark can function as both a community hub and a strong revenue driver, with slides, a lazy river, and play features that keep families coming back all summer.
Key Statistics
- Size: ~17‑acre outdoor aquatic center
- Water assets: Two 150‑ft water slides, lazy river, splash pad, aquatic climbing wall, splash pool, dive boards
- Ancillary: Concessions, bathhouses, playground
- Economic impact: Net Operating Income increased by 1,150% — taking the venue from a net loss to a meaningful net profit in the first year
Sports and recreation, built to perform
Sports and recreation comes in many forms, and each facility type brings its own unique opportunities. We’ve helped communities plan, build, and manage a wide range of venues designed to meet local needs and attract regional and national attention.
Why choose the Sports Facilities Companies
Choosing SFC means choosing a partner who understands how to maximize both the performance and the potential of your facility. Here’s what you gain by working with us:
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