Baker Stadium

Summary

Peyton Field at Baker Stadium is a 3,500-seat outdoor multi-purpose stadium in the Northwestern United States, located on the campus of the University of Puget Sound in the north end of Tacoma, Washington.

Baker Stadium
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Tacoma is located in the United States
Tacoma
Tacoma
Location in the United States
Tacoma is located in Washington (state)
Tacoma
Tacoma
Location in Washington
LocationUniversity of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°15′37″N 122°28′54″W / 47.2604°N 122.4816°W / 47.2604; -122.4816
OwnerUniversity of Puget Sound
Capacity3,500
SurfaceNatural grass
Opened1964; 60 years ago (1964)
Tenants
University of Puget Sound
(football, track and field)

Built 60 years ago in 1964 with a grant from prominent Tacoma businessman John S. Baker,[1] it is home to UPS Logger football, soccer, track and field, cross country, and lacrosse. The field is named after former Puget Sound alumni Joe Peyton, who was a long-time coach and faculty member.[1]

The stadium has covered seating of 3,000 and uncovered seating of 500.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Peyton Field at Baker Stadium". Puget Sound Loggers. Retrieved February 7, 2013.