Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium
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| Former names | Florida Softball Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Gainesville, Florida |
| Owner | University of Florida |
| Capacity | 1,200[1] |
| Record attendance |
2,574[2] April 12, 2017 vs. FSU |
| 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, 2018-2019 |
| 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.[3]
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.
Future Renovations
On March 23, 2017, UAA Communications announced the timeline and details for renovating Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium by the Gainesville based construction management company Scorpio. With an estimated budget of $11 million, construction will begin Summer 2018 and is expected to be complete prior to the 2019 Season.[4]
Renovation plans include a 360 degree open concourse, an elevated press box, shade structures, modern student athlete amenities, and increased seating capacity (2,280 permanent seats plus additional non-traditional seating areas).
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Coordinates: 29°38′19″N 82°21′54″W / 29.638478°N 82.364929°W