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Daytona Beach plans massive sports complex to boost economy

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Published  December 11, 2024 11:21pm EST
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando

Daytona Beach plans massive sports complex

Daytona Beach officials are proposing a sprawling 600-acre sports complex designed to attract a new wave of visitors and bolster the local economy.

The Brief

    • Daytona Beach plans to build a 600-acre sports complex on city-owned land near I-95 and International Speedway Boulevard, featuring a 10,000-seat stadium, sports fields, courts, a pool, an ice rink, and concessions.
    • The city is seeking funding, particularly from the private sector, to help drive construction and determine the project's phases.
    • The complex is expected to host numerous tournaments and concerts, with the goal of generating $90 million for the local economy.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Daytona Beach officials are proposing a sprawling 600-acre sports complex designed to attract a new wave of visitors and bolster the local economy. 

The city-owned land, located off I-95 and International Speedway Boulevard, would feature a 10,000-seat stadium, multiple fields and courts, a pool, an ice rink, and concessions.  

Project managers emphasize the need to secure funding, including private sector contributions, which could determine the order of construction phases. 

"If we have a lot of participation that comes from the private sector, that are interested in naming rights and assist with building the indoor portion, then that's where we are going to go first,"  said Jeff Brown, Economic and Strategic Opportunities Director for the City of Daytona Beach.

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The city envisions the complex hosting year-round tournaments and large concerts, with an anticipated $90 million economic impact on the area.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by Jeff Brown, Economic and Strategic Opportunities Director for the City of Daytona Beach.

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