Penberthy Rec Sports Complex

The Penberthy Rec Sports Complex is the Rec Sports department’s outdoor field facility. Located at the corner of George Bush Dr. and Penberthy Blvd., Penberthy has artificial turf and natural grass planning areas available for drop-in recreation, intramural sports, sport clubs, and special events. Penberthy is divided into two complexes: Penberthy North, site of fields 7-13 and the pavilion, is on the north side of George Bush Dr., between the George Bush Library, Mitchell Tennis Center, and E.B. Cushing Stadium. Penberthy South, site of fields 1-6, is on the south side of George Bush Dr., next to the Read House, and adjacent to parking area 58. The phone number for the pavilion at Penberthy North is (979) 862-3426; the number to the Penberthy South control building is (979) 845-2042. Calls will only be answered during the hours that side of the complex is open. For updated field status information related to inclement weather, please call the rain line at (979) 845-2625.

A huddle of young female soccer players gather closely on the field, displaying teamwork and camaraderie during a game.

A gate displaying a sign reading "penberthy".

Lacrosse game in action, players running with ball on field.

The main building at the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex, indicating its purpose or name, providing clear identification and information.

Female athletes playing lacrosse at the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex.

Four young men playing spikeball on a field, displaying teamwork, agility, and passion for the game.

Penberthy Rec Sports Complex
Hours of Operation

Penberthy

Penberthy South

Facility Includes:

Artificial Turf and Natural Grass Fields

Penberthy has approximately 50 acres of play space available, consisting of both artificial turf and natural grass fields. The fields are not all the same size, so not every field can be utilized for every sport. Some of the fields can be easily subdivided into smaller play spaces.

Field Space: Penberthy North

4 artificial turf fields
3 natural grass fields

Field Space: Penberthy South

2 softball fields with dirt infields
4 natural grass fields

ThorGuard Lightning Prediction System

The ThorGuard lightning prediction system provides assistance in determining whether the complex will be open during inclement weather

Control Room & Pavilion

The features of the building include:

Covered pavilion area/lightning shelter with outdoor picnic tables and seating for over 200 people
Meeting room with seating for approximately 75 people
Restrooms with shower areas
Control room for event management

Facility Rules:

Complex Rules & Requirements

Use of Penberthy is restricted to Texas A&M students and authorized users. Fields may only be used when supervised by Rec Sports staff. If gates are locked, the complex is closed; unauthorized access may be considered trespassing.

All participants should be prepared to present current, valid picture identification.

The following are not allowed in the complex:
- Pets
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Vehicles
- Glass Containers
- Bicycles
- Tobacco Products
- Skateboarding
- Metal Cleats
- Scooters
- Drones
- Motorized Vehicles
- FOOD, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, and GUM are not allowed on artificial turf playing areas.
- Participants engaging in recreational activity on the sports fields must wear athletic footwear.
- Equipment may not be moved without permission from Rec Sports staff. Individuals who move the large soccer goals may be removed from the facility at the discretion of the facility supervisor.
- Serving or cooking of food is only allowed with advance written permission of Rec Sports.
- Rec Sports staff have final decision making authority regarding behavior not explicitly covered in the rules and the authority to remove patrons who do not abide by their decisions.