Will Rogers Memorial Center, multi-purpose hall and sports complex in Fort Worth, Texas, United States

The Will Rogers Memorial Center is a modern complex of buildings in Fort Worth that serves as a multi-purpose venue and event space. The facility houses various events ranging from sports competitions to exhibitions and features multiple halls and spaces designed for different purposes.

The Will Rogers Memorial Center was built in 1936 and designed by architect Wyatt C. Hedrick in the Moderne (Art Deco) style. In 1936 Amon G. Carter commissioned Electra Waggoner Biggs to create Riding into the Sunset, a tribute to Will Rogers and his horse Soapsuds, unveiled at the center in 1947. The complex was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 2016.

The complex is named for Will Rogers, the humorist and writer who died in a 1935 plane crash with aviator Wiley Post. In 1936 Amon G. Carter commissioned Electra Waggoner Biggs to make Riding into the Sunset, a statue of Rogers and his horse Soapsuds, unveiled at the center in 1947.

The venue is located in central Fort Worth and is easy to reach, with adequate parking available for visitors. It is advisable to check the website for current events and opening hours before your visit.

The 1936 complex was designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick in the Moderne (Art Deco) style. Amon G. Carter commissioned Electra Waggoner Biggs to create Riding into the Sunset, a tribute to Will Rogers and his horse Soapsuds; the work was unveiled in 1947 and stands at the Center.