| Overview
Constructed in 2000 and revamped in 2011, MacDowell Field is the
home of Babson's field hockey and men's and women's lacrosse teams.
This fully-lit artificial turf complex is named in honor of the
MacDowell family, including alumni Todd MacDowell '03, who was a
member of the first Babson men's lacrosse team to use the field in
2001, and Roy MacDowell III '00. Due to the ability to easily
remove snow from the surface, the field is used year round by
nearly all of Babson's varsity programs as well as many club and
intramural teams.
Playing Surface
Originally featuring an AstroTurf playing surface, MacDowell
Field was resurfaced in 2011 with A-Turf - a
custom-designed PL909 in-fill system that features
monofilament grass fibers with nylon root zones. Completely
enclosed by chain link fencing, the 100,000-square-foot surface is
lined for numerous sports, including men's and women's lacrosse,
field hockey, and soccer.
Additional Features
Other features of MacDowell Field include:
- Full lighting courtesy of six 60-foot-high light towers
- Bleacher seating for up to 800 spectators
- An electronic LED scoreboard that includes penalty times
- A second-story press box located between MacDowell Field and
Hartwell-Rogers Field. The press box accommodates up to 10 people
is accessible to opposing sports information and media personnel
upon request.
- A permanent sound system with PA controls located in the press
box
- Wireless internet access
Directions &
Parking
MacDowell Field is located near the Webster Center in the
northwest corner of the Babson campus. From the main entrance,
follow College Drive to the second stop sign. Turn left at the stop
sign and bear left toward the Webster Center when the road splits.
Visitor and student parking is available on the garage roof on your
right. More visitor parking is available beyond the tennis courts
on your left. From there, follow the paved walkway to the right of
the Webster Center towards the Upper Field area. MacDowell Field is
located next to the Hartwell-Rogers Soccer Field.
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