Renovation of a stadium in Ocala, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a stadium.

This project is included in the Marion County's fiscal years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). As of January 10, 2024, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. A firm timeline for construction has not been established; however, funding is allotted to fiscal year 2025. A detailed scope has not yet been released The Dave Baillie Arena Grandstands, located at the South Eastern Livestock Pavilion, are over 20 years old and have been subjected to heavy use over the years. The covered arena is booked approximately 48 weeks out of the year with over 300,000 people attending these events. Certain events have as many as 7,500 people in the stands per day. Safety concerns include some areas of the stands being warped, worn, and unstable. Furthermore, the upper levels are enclosed by chain link fencing that is secured to the stands with metal wire. While some repairs were done to the stands in May of 2022, it has been recommended that replacement of the stands is necessary to prevent any future safety issues. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.