Community leaders, Major League Baseball representatives, the Daytona Tortugas, and AdventHealth marked the opening of the AdventHealth Training Center at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Apr. 2 in Daytona Beach.
The new two-story, 30,000-square-foot facility is part of ongoing efforts to modernize the historic ballpark while preserving its significance for future generations. The center features upgraded athletic training areas, weight rooms, and locker rooms designed to enhance athlete care and performance.
AdventHealth became the Official Health Care Provider of the Daytona Tortugas in 2024. As part of this partnership, AdventHealth Medical Group physicians serve as team doctors throughout the season. Lorenzo Brown, CEO of AdventHealth’s Atlantic Coastal Region said, “This facility represents a deeper investment in the Daytona Tortugas, in this ballpark, and in the neighbors who call this area home. It’s about giving athletes what they need to stay healthy and compete at their highest level. But the impact doesn’t stop with the players; it strengthens the whole community.”
Built on a field where Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1946, Paula R. Reed, Daytona Beach Commissioner of Zone 6 said: “We stand on sacred ground. In 1946, Daytona Beach opened its gates so Jackie Robinson could take the field and change the world. This investment is about protecting that history and making sure this ballpark remains a place where future generations can create their own.”
Freddie Seymour from Major League Baseball said: “Talent alone doesn’t get a player to the Major Leagues. Environment matters… The AdventHealth Training Center gives players the space to grow…” Nick Krall from Cincinnati Reds added: “This is where many of our players begin their journey… now they have a place that gives them everything they need…” Jim Jaworski from Daytona Tortugas commented: “From players to coaches… seeing their reaction when they walked into [the center] for the first time said everything.”
The project also contributes to continued investment along downtown Dayton Beach’s Halifax River waterfront by providing amenities not only for athletes but also enhancing fan engagement during games and events held at this longstanding community hub.
Located in Orlando since its founding in 1908 with Terry Shaw as current president,AdventHealth Orlando includes pediatric wards and serves as a training hospital.
