This park is home to the Payne Park Tennis Center, Skate Park, Circus Park, Cafe, Auditorium, and Amphitheater. Stadium & Field Tribute Payne Park was a professional baseball park from 1924 to 1989 in Sarasota, serving as the Spring Training home for the New York Giants, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox. The stadium closed in 1989 when replaced by Ed Smith Stadium. Payne Park stadium and field were built on a portion of 60 acres of land donated by Calvin Payne and his wife, Martha. Circus Park This playground is circus inspired! Featuring a small splash area, rock climbing, slides, music makers, swings, and so much more. Perfect for picnics and spending the day with your little ones. No pets allowed unless they are service trained. Auditorium Conveniently located in downtown Sarasota. 4,000 plus square foot hard wood floor suitable for dances & meetings. Tennis Center Twelve Har-Tru Hydrogrid tennis courts, Offers lessons/clinics, tournaments, & evening play on lit courts.