Jack Allen Recreation Complex
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2616 Modaus Road, SW (non-mailing address) 256-341-4830 256-341-4838 fax
Hours
7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Hours may be extended for city authorized events
Hours also subject to change on weekends.
No reservations will be secured until payment is received. Complex Supervisor
Assistant Supervisor Eric Tripp 256-341-4834
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SOA Layout Fall 2019 |
JARC Layout Fall 2019 |
Southwest Decatur is home to the beautiful Jack Allen Recreation Complex. As you top the hill on the main entrance off Modaus Road SW, you will see 10 international size soccer fields situated on 77 acres of manicured turf. Jack Allen Recreation Complex quickly became recognized as one of the best soccer facilities in the Southeast. The complex has hosted numerous soccer events including adult and youth international games, Alabama State Cup Championships, Presidents Cup and the NAIA Women's Soccer Championships. The Open Cup has also hosted tournaments with teams from 8 different countries. A number of colleges have played games at JARC for exhibition and for season league games. Perhaps the most memorable would be the April 9, 2006, NCAA Duke Women's team defeating the Mexico National Women's team 1-0 in front of a capacity crowd.
Jack Allen Recreation Complex also plays host to our local Decatur Soccer Associationand our local club teams, River City United, for their practices and games. And in June, 2011, we were host to the Region III Presidents Cup through the Alabama Youth Soccer Association where teams from eleven states participated during three days of competition. Jack Allen Recreation Complex has also been the site for Long Drive Golf Competition, Ultimate Frisbee Tournaments, Flag Football and the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competitions.
Amenities
• Multi-use soccer complex
• Ten international size fields
Laser graded
Certified turf
Fenced
Internal drainage
Computer run irrigation
Television quality lighting
Wireless public address system
• Locker rooms & shower rooms
• Championship Field # 1
Artificial Turf
Bleacher seating for 2,500
Fully equipped press box
Concrete team bench areas
Team bench covers
Wireless electronic scoreboard
• Championship Field # 2
Wireless, electronic scoreboard
Concrete team bench areas
• Handicap accessible restrooms
• Full service concession stand
• Covered pavilion seating 50
• Meeting space for up to 20 people
• Paved parking for 485 cars
• Gravel overflow parking for 150 cars
• Controlled entry point to collect admission
• Gravel/pavement walking trail