Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium
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| Former names | Florida Softball Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Gainesville, Florida |
| Owner | University of Florida |
| Capacity | 1,200 |
| Record attendance |
2,443 March 27, 2013 vs. Florida State |
| Field size |
Left Field: 200 ft. Center Field: 220 ft. Right Field: 200 ft. |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 1, 1996 |
| Opened | February 8, 1997 |
| Renovated | 2001, 2012 |
| Construction cost | $2.6 million |
| Tenants | |
| Florida Gators softball (NCAA) | |
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.[1]
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.
See also
- Florida Gators
- University of Florida Athletic Association
- Florida Gators softball
- University of Florida
- Buildings at the University of Florida
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Coordinates: 29°38′19″N 82°21′54″W / 29.638478°N 82.364929°W
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