The College Park Center is an indoor, multi-purpose arena on the University of Texas at Arlington campus in Arlington, Texas.
It is primarily used for Mavericks basketball games where it seats up to 7,000 spectators. It will also host graduation ceremonies, concerts and speakers. On February 17, 2012 it hosted boxing as part of ESPN's Friday Night Fights series.
The arena is part of a 20 acre section of the campus known as the College Park District. The College Park District, scheduled for completion in 2012, will include a residence hall, student apartments, a 4.62 acre park called The Green at College Park, restaurants, and parking.
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