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The Ridge Athletic Center

Jonesboro, AR

The Ridge Athletics Center, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a state-of-the-art, 203,000-square-foot facility designed to serve athletes, families, and the community. With space for 12 basketball courts, 24 volleyball courts, or 36 pickleball courts, along with a 50-meter Olympic pool featuring 1,245 spectator seats and a recreational pool, it is the ideal venue for large tournaments and community events. The center also includes a 32,000-square-foot convention space, an outdoor aquatics area with a lazy river, large slide, and spray-ground, as well as a full-service kitchen, cafeteria, locker rooms, and two meeting rooms. The Ridge Athletics Center is operated by The Sports Facilities Companies and is a member of the SF Network.

Specifications

Indoor Facility

Locations

Jonesboro, AR

Facilities & Amenities

  • 203,000 square-foot complex
  • 12 basketball courts
  • 24 volleyball courts
  • 36 pickleball courts
  • 50-meter Olympic pool with 1,245 spectator seats
  • Recreational pool
  • 32,000-square-foot convention space
  • Outdoor aquatics area with lazy river, large slide, and spray-ground
  • Full-service kitchen and cafeteria
  • Locker rooms
  • Two meeting rooms

featured team lead

John Sparks

Senior Vice President of Venue Management

In his role as Senior Vice President of Venue Management, John oversees efforts to drive financial growth and community engagement for a diverse group of facilities, including well-known sports tourism destinations and large recreation centers. John is a trusted resource to clients and guides them through a variety of processes, including start-up operational development, event booking, program development, and risk management.

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