The Ocala, Florida, campus of Sports at World Equestrian Center will undergo a phased development to add 11 outdoor fields as well as other amenities, it announced last week.
Four of those fields will be artificial turf, while the other seven will be natural grass. All will have flexible configurations to accommodate multiple sports. The new complex will also include a restaurant and covered seating for more than 3,000 spectators. The fields and the first phase of the expansion is expected to be completed by year’s end.
“This expansion represents an important investment in our community and the families we serve,” said Mason Jordan, senior operations executive at World Equestrian Center. “By continuing to grow Sports at WEC, we are creating more opportunities for youth to participate, develop and thrive in a welcoming, family-focused environment that reflects our commitment to quality and experience.”
Sports at WEC, led by director of sports and former Division I soccer player Wyatt Stephens, has been known for its soccer programming that includes various recreational leagues, youth camps and competitive club teams for boys and girls in the region, as well as private training. The expansion seeks to add additional sports to the complex.
The World Equestrian Center was named one of the World’s Greatest Places in 2024 by Time, and features venues in both Ocala and Wilmington, Ohio.
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