Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world! Making its target Olympic debut in 2032 Played by 35 million around the world, padel is the fastest-growing racquet sport globally. It combines elements of tennis and pickleball on a smaller enclosed court, making it easy to learn and incredibly fun. Now it is arriving in Utah, and your child can be among the first to learn and master this exciting new sport at Padel Park. Junior High to High School athletes.

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Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Join industry leaders at the 2027 Sports ETA Symposium in Salt Lake City for the premier event in sports tourism. This multi-day gathering offers unmatched networking, educational sessions, and business development opportunities in the heart of Utah’s vibrant capital. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of the sports events industry.

2027 Sports ETA Symposium

As the only non-profit 501(c)3 trade association for the sports and events tourism industry in the United States, Sports ETA is the most essential resource for sports commissions, sports destinations, sports event owners, and industry partners. We believe sports tourism and the events that our members own and host have the power to transform society for the better. Our passion is to help sports events and tourism professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance. We do this by nurturing a community of smart, creative, and interesting people: our members.

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The Salt Palace Convention Center boasts 515,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 164,000 sq. ft. of meeting space providing 67 meeting rooms, and the US Green Building Council's Silver LEED Certification. 

The SPCC is home to a 1.65 megawatt, 198,000 square foot solar panel array, installed in 2012.

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Largest Room: 45000
Total Sq. Ft.: 675000
Reception Capacity: 5000
On-site AV Services: true
Venue Type: Meeting/Event Facility , Basketball , Volleyball , Gymnastics , Tennis , Soccer
Number of Rooms: 67

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