Durham County Memorial Stadium
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| Full name | Durham County Memorial Stadium |
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| Location | Durham Co., NC |
| Owner | County of Durham |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Tenants | |
| Shaw Bears | |
STADIUM OVERVIEW: In 1959 the Durham County Memorial Stadium was built at the present site and became the home of major county sporting and community events. A newly renovated Durham County Memorial Stadium reopened in the fall of 2010 with new and upgraded facilities, features and services for the citizens of Durham. The Stadium has become the home football playing field for Division II Shaw University, the host for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) football championship game, numerous high school and the semi pro women’s tackle football team, the Carolina Phoenix. The renovation has included a certified eight lane track that has attracts numerous track and field high school and collegiate events. In addition to hosting spring carnivals, motorcycle rallies, outdoor concerts the stadium is listed as a premier North Carolina site for movie and commercial productions.
HIGHLIGHTS Artificial turf football field lined for soccer and lacrosse. An eight lane certified track. 8,500 capacity seating On site elevator New press/media boxes, coach’s boxes and suites and observation deck with internet/telephone connections. One on-site manager’s office. Two renovated locker rooms. Renovated and expanded concession and ticket booths. Wi-Fi and internet access Full handicap accessibility areas and bathrooms A semi- covered concourse Full vehicle and bus parking areas
Location
750 Stadium Drive Durham, NC 27704
External links
36°02′08″N 78°54′11″W / 36.035427°N 78.903165°W