Broke ground February 1, 1996 Capacity 1,200 | Surface Grass Opened 8 February 1997 Phone +1 352-392-3261 Construction cost 2.6 million USD | |
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Former names Florida Softball Stadium Record attendance 7003244300000000000♠2,443March 27, 2013vs. Florida State Field size Left Field: 200 ft.Center Field: 220 ft.Right Field: 200 ft. Similar University of Florida, James G Pressly Stadium, Linder Stadium at Ring Ten, Alfred A McKethan Stadium, Ustler Hall |
The Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium is the home field of the Florida Gators softball team of the University of Florida. The stadium is located at the corner of Hull Road and Museum Road, on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus.
History
Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium was built in 1996 at a cost of $2.6 million. The stadium seats approximately 1,200 and is named after benefactor Katie Pressly. The stadium features a clay infield and a natural grass outfield, and complies with NCAA and Olympic specifications. The Gators played their first game in the stadium against the Stetson Hatters on February 8, 1997.
References
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