Surface Multi-surface Year built 1953 | Capacity 1,500 Owner Jacksonville University | |
Location On Dolphin Drive east of intersection of University Oaks Drive and University Blvd North Jacksonville, Florida 32211 Operator Jacksonville University Similar UNF Arena, St Andrew's Episcopal, Alexander Brest Museum, Henry John Klutho House, Title & Trust Company | ||
Swisher Gymnasium is a 1,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Built in 1953, it is currently the home to the Jacksonville University Dolphins men and women's basketball teams. Prior to the 2015-16 season, the Jacksonville Dolphins played home games at both on-campus Swisher Gymnasium and the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
Map of Swisher Gymnasium, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA
In addition to athletic contests, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson addressed students in 1963 at the gymnasium. Swisher Gymnasium was also used for several concerts including Dionne Warwick (November 9, 1967), Billy Joel (March, 1975), and K.C. and the Sunshine Band (September 7, 1979). Swisher Gymnasium was also a contender as a site for one the 2016 Presidential Debates, but was not selected as a finalist.