📍 John Volken Academy (JVA) Arena – Quick Guide
Address & Directions
📍 26601 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298
Entrance is on Val Vista just south of Riggs Rd. Use Gate #1 Not the gate under the Welcome Home Sign.
Parking & Stalls
- Large gravel lot for trailers (north side of the arena).
- No permanent stalls — bring your own portable pens.
Food & Vendors
- Concession stand usually open during events (cash & card).
- Closest gas: Circle K (Riggs & Val Vista) 2 blocks away from arena.
- Closest big box: Walmart & Costco within 10–15 minutes.
Arena Notes
- Holding Pens: Located on the south side of the covered arena.
Amenities
- Bathrooms: Portable Toilets located throughout, mostly by the warm up pen.
- Horse water: Spigots on all 4 sides sides of arena.Wash area for horses in the north side of the parking lot
- Rider water: Concession sells bottled water.
- Seating: Large covered bleachers on the west side.
Nearby Essentials
- Feed & Tack: Shoppers Supply 3 locations nearby – .
- Diesel/Gas: Circle K 2 blocks from Arena.
- Hotels: Hampton Inn Chandler/Gilbert (12 minutes).
Extras
- Facebook Page:John Volken Academy Arena
- QCBRA Barrel Races: Every Wednesday night & and some Wednesday mornings events.