Sports Facilities

221 Acres....5 Facilities....1 Complex

The Ford Park Arena is home to the newest entry into the ECHL, the Texas Wildcatters Hockey Team. The arena boasts a seating capacity of approximately 7,500 for hockey, 6,500 for rodeo, and 9,500 for concerts. In addition to events such as sports, family shows, concerts, meetings and exhibitions, the arena will have the only sheet of ice in Southeast Texas for public skating, corporate/school outings and parties.

The Ford Exhibit Hall has 48,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and is attached to the Arena offering a combined 83,000 sq. ft. of space. Ford Exhibit Hall includes eight individual meeting rooms, 11,000 sq. ft. of lobby/pre-function space, a full service kitchen, concessions, and a full-service business center.

The Ford Pavilion has a capacity of 18,000, with 6,200 covered seats, accommodations for disabled seating and several private boxes. In addition, the Pavilion has first class amenities including ample parking and restroom facilities, food and beverage areas, party tent areas, and lots of space to enjoy a relaxing evening listening to great music under the stars.

Ford Fields has twelve championship caliber fast pitch softball/youth baseball fields that make up this venue. Each has hard covered stands, all-weather infields and one centralized gate with concessions and restrooms.

Ford Midway is home to the South Texas State Fair sponsored by YMBL. With 9 acres of paved midway, there is plenty of room for festivals, fairs, and rodeos. Structures in Ford Midway include a 45,000 sq. ft. practice arena, over 25,000 sq. ft. of barn space, & a dedicated parking area.