TOP-NOTCH VENUES & ATTRACTIONS
With about a dozen all-star venues , a vibrant downtown and a bounty of cultural and familyfriendly attractions , Cleburne is one of Texas ’ most notable destinations for hosting sporting events .
Conveniently located about 30 miles south of Fort Worth , Cleburne is near major thoroughfares and easily accessible via the Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport as well as Amtrak service . If you ’ re looking for small-town Southern charm but with plenty of resources and amenities , Cleburne is the ideal spot for your next sporting competition , including baseball , football , soccer , volleyball and even bull riding .
Fantastic facilities With the motto “ This is Texas ,” Cleburne is a shining example of the Lone Star State ’ s love and celebration of athletics .
The Depot at Cleburne Station is one of the city ’ s most notable venues . Home to the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball , the stadium has more than 1,750 fixed seats . The state-of-theart stadium also boasts luxury suites that offer panoramic views of the field in climate-controlled comfort .
For special celebrations , host an event at the exclusive Classic Club , with indoor and balcony seating . Other unique gathering places include the outdoor party deck , located on the stadium ’ s second level overlooking the first base line .
In addition to the Railroaders , the stadium has hosted the NCAA baseball championships for the Heartland Conference as well as the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference baseball championship . The Depot can also host football , cheer / dance , boxing and wrestling events .
Another popular venue is the expansive and
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multipurpose Cleburne Sports Complex . Situated on a 90-acre site , the complex is the city ’ s largest recreation center , with seven baseball / softball fields , 20 soccer fields and two football fields . Other attractions include two playgrounds , batting cages and four pavilions .
One of the city ’ s newest venues is the Cleburne High School Jeff Cody Arena , which opened in August 2019 . The 2,700-seat arena hosts basketball ,
volleyball , cheer and dance competitions .
As part of a renovation project , the arena replaced the high school ’ s old Jeff D . Cody Gymnasium , which now serves as the second sub-varsity gym and a secondary practice gym . Over the past few years , the high school has also added new baseball and softball fields , as well as a turf football and soccer field with a track , which opened in the summer of 2018 .
Another option for events like cheer and dance competitions is the Cleburne Conference Center . This modern , 45,000-square-foot facility has multiple meeting rooms , three commercial kitchens and a 297-seat Performing Arts Center .
Elsewhere around Cleburne , you ’ ll find attractions like Splash Station . The 85,500-square-foot outdoor facility has an eight-lane competition pool for swim meets and tournaments . There are also waterslides , a lazy river and spray pad . In the winter , a dome goes up over the heated competition pool to make it available for winter aquatic activities .
With this being Texas , Cleburne has a facility to promote traditions of the Old West . Launched
in 1951 , the 4,500-seat Johnson County Sheriff ’ s Posse regularly hosts professional rodeos , including the annual PRCA Rodeo , a weeklong event with saddle bronc riding , calf roping , steer wrestling and other rodeo sports . There ’ s also an indoor roping area for 300 guests .
Downtown delights One of Cleburne ’ s highlights is the charming and historic downtown , with more than 40 shops , numerous museums and theaters , and friendly restaurants and cafes serving casual fare like hamburgers , hot dogs , baked goods and delicious home cooking .
For a little retail therapy , you can find a treasure trove of unique and vintage items including