Park University’s Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus Teams to Have Home at Bell Bank Park in Mesa

February 8, 2022 — Park University’s Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus athletics teams will have a new place to call home starting this spring as the University has signed a multiyear agreement with Legacy Sports USA. Bell Bank Park, a new 320-acre family sports and entertainment complex in Mesa, Ariz., will be the home for the Buccaneers men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and volleyball teams, as well as women’s beach volleyball and softball, starting this spring, according to an announcement by Jeff de Laveaga, Legacy Sports USA chief operating officer.

“We align with Park University’s sports mission and want to provide their student-athletes the opportunity to train and compete at our world-class facilities,” de Laveaga said.

Park’s Gilbert Campus, a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, competes in the California Pacific Conference. Park-Gilbert also offers men’s and women’s cross country, golf and indoor/outdoor track and field, and men’s baseball.

“The state-of-the-art facilities at Bell Bank Park will provide our teams and athletes one of the best experiences in all of NAIA and the Cal Pac,” said Jeff Fore, Park-Gilbert director of athletics and women’s basketball head coach. “Our partnership with Legacy Sports USA and Bell Bank Park enhances our experience to focus on our championship goals and student success inside and outside the classroom.”

Since opening in October 2018, Park University’s Gilbert Campus has enjoyed tremendous academic and athletic success through various partnerships and strategic alliances.

“We are excited to continue strengthening our partnerships in the Greater East Valley and look forward to cheering on our student-athletes at their new home at Bell Bank Park,” said Yira Brimage, vice president of the Park-Gilbert campus.