| Overview
Constructed in 2000, 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
MacDowell Field features a state-of-the-art AstroTurf playing
surface that is completely enclosed by chain link fencing. The
10,000-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 courtsey 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 accomodates up to 10 people is
accessable to opposing sports information and media personnel upon
request.
- A portable sound system with PA controls located in the press
box
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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