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About McDonald Gym - Beaumont

Welcome to McDonald Gym, part of the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center (SURC) on Lamar University’s campus in Beaumont, TX. This indoor gymnasium serves as the LU volleyball home court and hosts concerts, campus events, basketball and volleyball tournaments, commencements, and other large gatherings. Retractable seating provides capacity up to the best available price for attendees. The venue is at the heart of campus life, closely connected to local dining, hotels, and easy transportation options. Whether you’re planning a campus event or catching a game, we’ve got you covered with practical details to make your tickets and visit smooth and straightforward.

Parking and getting around is convenient with on-campus event parking and guidance from the LU Parking Office. Public transit options include LU shuttle service and Beaumont’s South Park Route 7. Nearby hotels such as Fairfield Inn & Suites Beaumont, Courtyard by Marriott Beaumont, and Residence Inn Beaumont provide convenient stays within a short drive. For a complete experience, consider our trusted affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining to complement your visit. If you’re attending a featured event, secure your seats early as capacity is limited and seating is not published by section. For more details on schedules and events, check the LU campus maps and the SURC renovation information, which preserves McDonald Gym as a central, active space on campus.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 500 seated after the 2006–07 renovation (previously 4,200).
  • Location/Address: On Lamar University campus at Jimmy Simmons Blvd and Dewey Street, Beaumont, TX 77705 (on-campus venue; campus maps show 211 Redbird Lane as a Lamar address reference).
  • Venue type: Indoor gymnasium within the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center complex; current LU volleyball home court.
  • Seating chart: Retractable spectator seating for 500; no publicly published full seating chart for McDonald Gym.
  • Parking: On-campus parking with designated event parking; LU Parking Office provides maps and event parking instructions.
  • Transit: LU shuttle service and local public transit (Beaumont’s South Park Route 7) serve the campus; campus routes and shuttle tracking are documented by LU.
  • Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Beaumont, Courtyard by Marriott Beaumont, and Residence Inn Beaumont are all within a short drive of campus.
  • Notable events hosted: Concerts and major campus events (e.g., Isaac Hayes, Chuck Mangione); historically hosted basketball, volleyball, high school tournaments, commencements, and other large events.
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; McDonald Gym remains in use and is part of the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center renovation (SURC); the surrounding center carries the renovation name.