- 2 upcoming events
- Valparaiso, IN
- 5,000 capacity
- Opened 1984
- Home of Valparaiso Beacons, Valparaiso Beacons women's basketball, Valparaiso Beacons men's basketball
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Getting there
Around Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 10 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 217 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Hotels nearby: Country Inn & Suites Valparaiso (0.4 mi), Fairfield Inn & Suites Valparaiso (0.6 mi)
- Closest airports: Chicago Midway International (MDW) 42.8 mi · Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 56.8 mi
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hotels, food and bars near Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center
The closest hotel to Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center is Country Inn & Suites Valparaiso, 0.4 mi away (about 10 min walk). There are 10 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly sandwich, pizza and dessert. 1 bar or pub is within the same distance.
Hotels
- Country Inn & Suites Valparaiso · 0.4 mi · about 10 min walk
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Valparaiso · 0.6 mi · about 15 min walk
Places to eat
- Twisted Sugar · dessert · 150 ft · about 1 min walk
- Prime Smoked Meats · barbecue · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
- Uptown Cafe · café · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
- Amici Grill & Pizzaria · restaurant · 500 ft · about 3 min walk
- Jimmy John's · sandwich · 600 ft · about 3 min walk
- King Gyros · restaurant · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
- Domino's · pizza · 900 ft · about 5 min walk
- Subway · sandwich · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Ironwood Brewing Co. · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.
Good to know
What's on at Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Drake Bulldogs at Valparaiso Beacons Women's Volleyball (Fri, Nov 13).
How many people does Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center hold?
About 5,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center?
Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center is home to Valparaiso Beacons, Valparaiso Beacons women's basketball and Valparaiso Beacons men's basketball.
What other names has Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center had?
It has also been known as Athletics-Recreation Center and Athletics and Recreation Center.
What hotels are closest to Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center?
The nearest are Country Inn & Suites Valparaiso (0.4 mi) and Fairfield Inn & Suites Valparaiso (0.6 mi).
Where can I eat near Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center?
There are 10 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly sandwich, pizza and dessert. Closest: Twisted Sugar (dessert, 150 ft), Prime Smoked Meats (barbecue, 300 ft), Uptown Cafe (cafe, 350 ft) and Amici Grill & Pizzaria (restaurant, 500 ft).
Are there bars near Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center?
Yes, 1 within 0.3 miles. The closest are Ironwood Brewing Co. (0.2 mi · about 6 min walk).
Is Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center indoors?
Yes. Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center, but there are 10 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Chicago Midway International (MDW), 42.8 mi away in a straight line. Also near: Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), 56.8 mi.
Is there parking near Valparaiso Athletics-Recreation Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 217 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.