Show Place Arena and Equestrian Center lists address, phone, owner, hours

The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro now has its contact and operational details plainly listed for Prince George’s County residents and event planners. The complex is located at 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 and can be reached by phone at 301-952-7900. The administrative office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and general inquiries may be directed to the park system’s event email.

The venue is owned and managed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) and serves as the county’s primary multi-use indoor arena and equestrian complex. "The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center (Upper Marlboro) is the county’s primary multi-use indoor arena and equestrian complex." The facility opened in 1993 and, as promotional material notes, "Since 1993, The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center have enriched the cultural life and local economy of Southern Maryland."

For event organizers and attendees, the arena offers a 5,800-seat capacity and a 35,360-square-foot floor measuring 136 feet by 260 feet. The concrete floor is adapted for horse events by placing 6 to 8 inches of stone dust for riding footing. Seating can be reconfigured with telescopic bleachers to suit sporting events, concerts, trade shows, graduations, cheer and dance competitions, and equestrian uses. The outdoor equestrian complex includes two 150-by-300-foot show rings and one 140-by-280-foot ring, each with adjacent schooling rings, plus permanent stabling for 240 horses and exhibitor campsites with electrical hookups.

The site combines contemporary programming with deep local roots. Horse racing took place on the property as far back as the mid-18th century, and the early-1900s Marlboro Race Track once occupied the grounds. The facility underwent notable upgrades to building systems and equestrian equipment in 2014 and hosted the Washington International Horse Show in October 2022, the first time in more than 20 years that the event took place in Prince George’s County.

Operational notes of interest to visitors and organizers include an on-site snack bar, restrooms and comfort stations, vendor and concession areas, parking, and picnic spaces. MNCPPC listings indicate rental procedures and a new re-entry policy; specific policies and procedures may vary by event, and event pages should be consulted for current rules. The equestrian season typically runs from mid-March through mid-November and covers disciplines such as barrel racing, dressage, hunter/jumper, mounted games, rodeo and western-saddle events.

There are a few calendar details that require further local verification. Public-facing listings differ on the exact years the venue hosted the Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball tournament; local organizers and the conference archives can confirm current hosting status. For now, residents and promoters should use the published address and phone number to secure bookings, review rental rules, and confirm event-specific policies.

What this means locally is straightforward: Upper Marlboro’s major indoor arena and horse complex is accessible to the public and event professionals, with permanent contact details and office hours to streamline bookings and inquiries. Residents planning to attend or stage events should call the listed number or contact the arena’s office during business hours to confirm schedules, rules and availability.