Lake County, Florida is “Real Florida–Real Close.” Meaning “Real Close” to the No. 1 tourist destination in the world: Orlando, Florida and all of the world-famous attractions in central Florida. Lake County is a proud host of many national championship events and a favorite location for world-class and Olympic athletes to train. Our natural resources and top-notch facilities allow us to welcome an array of sports including golf, fishing, water sports, triathlons, beach volleyball, softball and more. With amazing year-round weather, first-class facilities and “Real Florida” hospitality, it’s no surprise why Lake County is the“real” destination for your next event.

Destination Facts

Surrounding Area Hotel Rooms 2,700
Sports Venues 40+
Largest Indoor Venue The Big House (Tavares)
Largest Outdoor Venue Hickory Point Park (Tavares)
Closest Airport Orlando International Airport

Recently Hosted

>2019 American Volleyball Coaches Association Small College Beach Championship
>2018 Bassmaster Team Championship
>2018 NCAA DIII Women’s Golf Championship

What’s New

>Hickory Point Beach Athletics Center
>Lake County Disc Golf Trail
>City of Leesburg waterfront Civic Center and entertainment developments

Key Indoor Venues

The Big House
Mission Inn Resort & Club

Key Outdoor Venues

Hickory Point Park
The National Training Center (Clermont)
Victory Pointe & Clermont Waterfront Park (Clermont)

Contact

Steven Clenney, Manager, Sports Developments
clenney@lakecountyfl.gov
352-742-3919
visitlakefl.com/sports

Hickory Point Park

Hickory Point is home to the 6-field Mike Stone Soccer Complex and Hickory Point Beach Sand Volleyball Complex, Florida’s largest permanent sand volleyball complex with 21 lighted sand volleyball courts. Hickory Point Beach hosts international, national, collegiate and amateur competitions year-round. In February 2019, Lake County opened the $1.8million, 4,000-sq.-ft. athletics center to add to the amenities around the sand volleyball complex and support the growing calendar of events. The Hickory Point boat ramp facility is the largest freshwater complex in Florida and is centrally located on the Harris Chain of Lakes, which hosts premier bass fishing tournaments such as the FLW Tour, Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Tour, Bassmaster Opens and more.

QuickFacts
Total Space 68 acres
Meeting Rooms On-Site Yes
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 600+

Contact
Steven Clenney, Manager, Sports Developments
clenney@lakecountyfl.gov
352-742-3919
visitlakefl.com/sports

National Training Center

National Training Center in Clermont includes a 37,000-sq.-ft. fitness facility, five athletic fields, a 400-meter outdoor track and field complex, and an outdoor heated pool. The newly renovated, 1-million gallon pool at the NTC is the second largest competition pool in Florida and was constructed by Myrtha, the same company that built the London and Rio Olympic pools. NTC is also home to Legends Way Ballfields, a 5-field fastpitch softball complex with a stadium field. The city of Clermont has been a global destination for multi-sport training and competitive events including numerous regional and national championships and was ranked as one of “The World’s 35 Best Tri Towns” by Triathlete Magazine.

Contact
Steven Clenney, Manager, Sports Developments
clenney@lakecountyfl.gov
352-742-3919
visitlakefl.com/sports