Facility Amenities/Rates
Maps
Main Indoor Arena
- 150' x 300' Indoor multipurpose arena
- Cooled with large fans
- State-of-the-art dirt floor is able to be worked to accomodate a wide variety of uses. Footing can be compacted to accomodate stages, tables, and chairs if needed.
- Attached 7,200 square feet of covered staging area provides access to the main arena.
- House sound that can be broadcast to the barn, terrace and barn areas.
- Championship Arena Diagram (PDF)
- Seating Capacity 4,000
- 1077 reserved seats, 2,790 bleacher seats - Total 3,867
- 40 removable ADA seats. Elevator also available for access to main arena
- Floor seating capacity, 2,675
- Rental Rate
- Equestrian Use: $1,000/day
- Ticketed Event: $4,000/day
Concourse Area
- 80,000 square feet of consourse space surrounds the main arena
- Includes restrooms, vendor, and concession areas
- Full service box office open during ticketed events
- Judges stand and show office
Concession Facilities
- Four concession stands are available within the building.
- Facility retains all concession/liquor revenues.
- Catering handled through Anthony's Catering
www.anthonysgourmetcatering.com
- Sponsored events must have the permission of facility manager.
HOTELS
*Ask for Equestrian Center Rate
Hampton Inn Westside
548 Chaffee Point Road
Phone (904) 783-8277
Approx. 8 miles to the Equestrian Center
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Hospitality Inn
7071 103rd Street
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Phone (904)777-5700/800-772-8929
Approx. 10 miles to the Equestrian Center
Holiday Inn Commonwealth
6802 Commonwealth Avenue
Phone (904) 394-7051
Approx. 11 miles to the Equestrian Center
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Comfort Suites
7019 Commonwealth Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32220
Phone (904)224-5500
Approx. 11 miles to the Equestrian Center
Country Inn & Suites
5945 Youngerman Circle East
Phone (904)772-7771
Approx. 12 miles to the Equestrian Center
*Pet Friendly*
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La Quinta Inn
8555 Blanding Blvd.
Phone (904) 778-9539
Toll Free (800) 531-5900
Approx. 15 miles to the Equestrian Center
* Pet Friendly
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Omni Downtown
245 Water Street
Phone (904) 355-6664
Approx. 16 miles to the Equestrian Center
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Hampton Inn Downtown
1331 Prudential Drive
Phone (904) 396-7770
Toll Free (800) 426-7866
Approx. 17 miles to the Equestrian Center
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Best Western
4580 Collins Road
Orange Park, FL 32073
Phone (800) 528-1234
Approx. 17 miles to the Equestrian Center
Ramada
I-295 & St. Rd. 13
3130 Hartley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 262-8020
Approx. 20 miles to the Equestrian Center
*Pet Friendly*
Hilton Garden Inn
13503 Ranch Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone (904) 421-2700
Approx. 20 miles to the Equestrian Center
Wingate Inn
1200 Airport Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone (904) 421-5000
Approx. 20 miles to the Equestrian Center
Holiday Inn Airport
I-95 and Airport Road
Phone (904) 741-4404
Approx. 22 miles to the Equestrian Center
Accepts Pets
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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville (Riverfront)
225 E. Coastline Drive
Phone (904) 633-9095
Toll Free (800) 444-2326
Approx. 30 miles to the Equestrian Center
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Opening June 2008
Best Western
Chaffe Point Road
For Info: Paul Baggett
Phone: (386) 547-2004
Opening May 2008
Country Inn
295 & Commonwealth Ave.
Show Office
- Located near the staging area. Included in rental of the main arena.
Terrace/Plaza
- Attached to the south concourse
- This space provides a setting for pre/post event functions.
- Approximately 33,000 square feet of paved space with electric available.
- Can also serve as a setting for vendors during events
Outdoor Arenas
- Two all weather surface competition arenas
- No lighting available at this time
- Rental $200.00 per day/ arena. (Price does not include maintenance during the day.)
- Available at $20.00 per hour
- Grand Prix Turf Arena (200' x 400')
- No lighting available at this time.
- Rental $400.00/ day plus additional maintenance required.
- Two outdoor warm-up arenas (120' x 240') included in rental of main arena
Stabling
- Facility currently has 422 permanent stalls
- Current Coggins required for all horses on the premises. Show management is responsible for collecting Coggins for each horse. Checks will be made by facility staff randomly. No Coggins will result in a $1,000 fine for show and also removal from the grounds.
- Rental Rates: (Includes 1 move-in day)
- 1 Day Event: $20/stall/tack
- 2 Day Event: $30/stall/tack
- 3 Day Event: $40/stall/tack
- 4 Day Event: $45/stall/tack
- Addt'l day $5/day
- Inital Bedding (2 bags) will be put in each stall prior to move in (not included in stall rental fee). Will be billed by facility at market rate and collected at settlement.
- No parking around the barns. Please use designated areas.
Outdoor Restrooms
- Attached to the main building in close proximity to Barn A.
- Showers and restrooms available.
Parking
- Three paved lots are available for events. There are designated areas for trailer parking, spectator and handicapped accessibility. During equestrian events the north side of the arena serves as the area for competitiors not utilizing stabling.
- Daily grounds fee is applicable.
- No overnight tie outs permitted.
- During ticketed events a $5.00 parking fee per car will be charged.
RV Parking
- RV parking are available thru reservations at (904) 573-4895. Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 30 amp and 50 amp available (67 total sites available).
- Rental Rate:
- 30 amp space- $30.00 per night (water/sewer & electric hook-up)
- 50 amp space - $30.00 per night (water/sewer & electric hook-up)
- Generator Parking: $10.00 per night (access to showers and potable water)
- RV Rental Agreement (PDF)
- South Lot RV Diagram (PDF)
- West Lot RV Diagram (PDF)
Day Use:
The facility is available for use during the week subject to the schedule. To find out if the arena is available, please call (904) 573-3150. Horses must show a current coggins. Rate $15/horse. Groups of 10 or more may schedule evening use based on event schedule.
Educational Events:
Duval County Equestrian Groups are able to apply for use of outdoor arenas for non-profit and/or educational events at no charge. Educational events are scheduled based on the facility event schedule with a 60 day pre-reservation period. Each group is able to apply for one use per year and is responsible to provide insurance. For information, please contact the Equestrian Center.
Education Events Application (PDF)
VENDOR GUIDELINES:
Event vendors are handled thru show promoters. Facility has preferred vendors on site.
Vendor Guidelines - PDF
UNDERAGE DRINKING/ ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
All guests in the building, who are identified as being under the age of 21 and in possession of alcohol, will be taken to the Security Office, ejected, and their parents or guardians will be notified for proper advisement. When necessary, they may be turned over to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Fees:
(Rates are per day. Rates do not include set-up.)
| Dressage Arenas |
$100.00 |
| Jumps |
$100.00 |
| Trail Equipment |
$100.00 |
| Forklift* |
$150.00 |
| Tractor* |
$100.00 |
| Water Trailers* |
$100.00 |
| Sound system for outdoor arenas |
$200.00 |
| Tables |
$10.00 |
| Chairs |
$2.00 |
*Requires signed waiver before use
Staffing Rates - Staff determined between show and facility
(subject to change)
| Facility Manager Fee |
$150/event |
| Set Up/Tear Down |
$16.50/hour |
| Grounds Person |
$20.00/hour |
| Janitorial |
$16.50/hour |
| Security |
$18.75/hour |
| Audio Visual/ Sound Technician |
$21.00/ hour |
Paramedics
(2 required if < 500 participants) |
$24.50/hour |
* Other staffing as required
Facility Rules:
- No pets in the main arena, strictly enforced (other than service dogs). Outside all pets must be leashed. This includes vendors! Please clean up after your pet.
- Park only in designated areas. All others will be towed.
- No smoking. Please use containers for your butts. If you chew tobacco, please respect our cleaning staff and use trash cans.
- No food may be brought into the main arena.
- All children must be supervised.
- Anyone operating a motorized vehicle must have a valid drivers license.
- No fires onsite.
- No overnight tie outs.
- Please clean up your trash.
- Each parking space may have 1 RV or trailer and 1 vehicle.
- Fireworks & Firearms prohibited.
Nighttime Security on site. Guests who fail to abide by facility policies, state, and federal law are subject to ejection from the facility. Any guest who is violating policy will be asked to correct their behavior and, if they fail to do so in a timely fashion, will be ejected. Individuals who have been ejected must vacate arena property or be subject to arrest on trespassing charges.
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