With Utah consistently ranking as one of the most active states in America, the demand for top-tier sports facilities has never been higher.
Whether you’re an events right holder planning the next big tournament or an event organizer scouting premier locations, here’s a breakdown of Utah’s top youth sports facilities. This list highlights their standout features, specifications, and the role they play in nurturing the state’s thriving sports culture.
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Regional Athletic Complex (Salt Lake City)
Stretching across 100 well-maintained acres in Salt Lake City, the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) is a hub for outdoor sports enthusiasts. The facility features 16 natural grass soccer fields, which can also accommodate rugby and lacrosse tournaments. Each field is expertly manicured to ensure optimal playability and safety for young athletes.
The RAC attracts regional and national tournaments, thanks to its ample parking space, seating areas, and close proximity to hotels and dining options, making planning for out-of-town teams seamless.
Zions Bank Real Academy Training Center (Herriman)
The Zions Bank Real Academy Training Center isn’t just a training ground for Real Salt Lake teams; it’s a legacy facility that caters to youth sports on a grand scale. Located in Herriman, this facility features 5 full-sized natural grass soccer fields outdoors, plus 210,000 square feet of covered artificial playing surface inside.
Young athletes stepping foot here can feel the professional energy of a facility built to train elite players. Equipped with world-class locker rooms, indoor training spaces, and ample spectator seating, the center is perfect for large-scale tournaments, youth soccer leagues, and development camps. This venue stands as a testament to the investment Utah has made in community sports infrastructure.
Spanish Fork Sports Park (Spanish Fork)
A standout gem, this 90.5‑acre outdoor athletics complex offers a wide array of sports amenities for a whole community destination. It features 10 lighted softball/baseball diamonds, 6 tennis courts, 16 dedicated pickleball courts, 6 multisport fields, and a skate park—ideal for tournament play, league events, and recreational drop‑ins. They are illuminated using energy‑efficient TLC™ LED lighting, which minimizes light spill into nearby neighborhoods.
The park offers two rental pavilions (each accommodating up to 180 people with grills, seating, and restrooms), plus plenty of picnic tables and open space for events and family activities.
Open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., visitors enjoy access to playgrounds and paved walking/biking trails along the Spanish Fork River Trail.
Western Sports Park (Davis County)
A rising star among Utah’s sports facilities, Western Sports Park in Davis County takes tournaments to the next level. You can participate in just about every sport under the sun here: basketball, soccer, volleyball, martial arts, football, gymnastics, ultimate disc, lacrosse, wrestling, and more!
Formerly known as the Legacy Event Center, the 55-acre sports campus offers 17 acres of meticulously maintained grounds, including six full-sized soccer fields and a championship field with fixed seating for more than 2,000 spectators. Inside, the campus features over 120,000 square feet of playable multi-use space with two stadium seating-equipped arenas.
Three additional indoor facilities complete the campus, offering sports medicine, training, and team rooms, an official’s lounge with showers, sensory-friendly rooms, a grab-and-go concessions market, and a convenient drop-off and entrance plaza.
Lakeside Park (Orem)
Also known as Lakeside Sports Park, this facility is a premier outdoor sports and recreation destination managed by Orem City Parks & Recreation that spans approximately 55 acres. Lakeside is built for organized league play and large-scale tournaments, with 8 regulation soccer fields and 5 fully renovated baseball/softball fields with grandstands and a snack bar. Recent upgrades include new turf, drainage systems, lighting, and scoreboards.
But Lakeside is also built for family and community fun! A central pavilion seating up to 180 people with barbecue braziers and lighting, plus six smaller shelters, is all paired with restroom facilities, a playground, and a central snack bar.
A paved 1.76-mile loop circumnavigates the athletic complex, offering spaces for walkers, joggers, stroller users, and cyclists. It’s well-maintained and accessible to all ages and abilities.
Why These Facilities Matter
Utah’s youth sports venues represent investments in communities, encourage physical activity among young people, and serve as economic engines driving local tourism. Together, these facilities make Utah an ideal destination for weekend tournaments, training sessions, and youth sports events.
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