Marikina Sports Complex

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Marikina Sports Complex
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Football field and athletics oval of the MSC, 2014
Former names Rodriguez Sports Center
Location Marikina, Philippines
Owner Marikina City Government
Capacity 15,000 (main)
7,000 (indoor gymnasium)
2,000 (aquatics center)
Construction
Opened 1969
Renovated 2001

The Marikina Sports Complex, also known as Marikina Sports Park and formerly known as Rodriguez Sports Center, is a sports complex located in Marikina, at the corner of Shoe Avenue and Sumulong Highway in Metro Manila, Philippines. In history, it is a former site of a train station in early 20th century prior to the construction of the complex. It is built in 1969 under the Rizal provincial government under Gov. Isidro Rodriguez Sr. in the land of the then Rizal municipality of Marikina. It is turned over to the Marikina City Government under Mayor Bayani Fernando in 1995 and was renovated in 2001 under Mayor Maria Lourdes Fernando. It hosts an Olympic-size swimming pool, two grandstands seating a total of 15,000, a 400-meter track oval, a sports building, an indoor gymnasium and several courts. The area has been host to several sports competitions – both national and regional including the 2014 ASEAN School Games which serves as the main venue, as well as entertainment such as grand concerts, finals night and live television shows, and other events such as for private uses and other community and local government activities.[2]

Facilities

Back of one of the grandstand of Marikina Sports Center

Main facilities

  • 400-meter track and field oval
  • Two 7,500-seater grandstands (15,000 seats in all)
  • 7,000-seater indoor gymnasium (see below)
  • Aquatics center (see below)
  • Sports building (see below)

Outdoor facilities

Courts

  • Basketball courts
  • Volleyball courts
  • Badminton courts
  • Tennis court

Track and field

  • Baseball field
  • Football field
  • Long jump track
  • Public gym
  • Jogging lanes
  • Bicycle lanes

Indoor facilities

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Gymnasium building of the complex, 2014

Indoor gymnasium

  • Basketball gym
  • Volleyball gym
  • Event center

East grandstand (Main)

  • Olympic-size swimming pool
  • 2,000-seater aquatics center
  • Table tennis courts
  • Zumba area
  • Ballroom area
  • Dance aerobics area
  • Technical room
  • Museum
  • Main entrance

West grandstand

  • Cityhood park
  • Public library
  • Gallery area
  • Food zone
  • Public terminal

Sports building

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The Sports Building under-construction in 2014
  • Administration office
  • Gym center
  • Sepak takraw gym
  • Boxing gym
  • Taekwondo gym
  • Arnis gym
  • Martial arts gym
  • Zipline
  • Shower area

Events

Sports

Entertainment

Other events

  • Annual Rehiyon Festival
  • Several sports fest competitions
  • Annual year-end public concert and fireworks display

See also

References

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  2. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g312692-r57674250-Marikina_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html