Facilities Master Plan: Phase 2
Softball Stadium
Photos
Timeline
| Construction Start | June 2018 |
| Completion | February 2019 |
Budget: $15 Million
Funding
- Philanthropic Support
- Bond Proceeds
- UAA Investment Earnings
Partners
| Architects and Engineering | Walker Architects and Populous |
| Construction Manager | D.E. Scorpio |
Project Notes
- 360 Degree Open Concourse & Seating. The concourse will be connected across the entire stadium with open views to the field and viewing areas located along the outfield walls
- New Elevated Press Box. Florida’s press box will be raised to provide an open concourse, better access and additional shade for fans seated behind home plate.
- Shade Structures for Fans. Multiple sections of seats will be shaded from the sun to make for a more comfortable environment for fans
- Modern Student-Athlete and Staff Amenities
- Amenities include a renovated locker room, player’s lounge, training room, batting cages, etc.
- New Locker Room, Team Lounge, Film Room, Equipment Room, Visiting Team Locker Room, Coaches Locker Room, Coaches Offices, Conference Room and Reception Area
- Increased Seating Capacity. This will allow for a permanent seating capacity, which will now all be chairbacks, to increase between from 1,431 to approximately 2,280 seats, but will still leave seating areas in non-traditional places like a berm for an overall capacity of approximately 2,800.
- Multiple Seating & Game Experience Options. Fans will have the ability to purchase chairbacks
- Enhanced Fan Experience. All the aforementioned amenities above will make for a much better fan experience for Gator Nation
Baseball Stadium
Conceptual Renderings
Estimated Timeline
| Construction Start | February 2019 |
| Goal for completion | June 2020 |
Estimated Budget: $65 Million
Funding
- Philanthropic Support
- Bond Proceeds
- UAA Investment Earnings
Partners
| Architects and Engineering | Populous and Walker Architects |
| Construction Manager | Brasfield and Gorrie |
Project Notes
- Field Orientation. Home plate will face Northeast and the sun will now be behind the stadium to make for a cooler atmosphere for the student-athletes and fans.
- 360 Degree Open Concourse & Seating. The concourse will be connected across the entire stadium with open views to the field, as seen in Omaha, Neb. at TD Ameritrade and many Major League Ballparks
- Shade Structures for Fans. Multiple sections of seats will be shaded from the sun to make for a more comfortable environment for fans
- Modern Student-Athlete and Staff Amenities. Student-athletes will have a private nutrition area/team lounge, film/team meeting room, expanded locker room, indoor pitching and batting cages, enhanced training and rehabilitation area, while the staff will have individual office space for all coaches and lobby/reception area celebrating the program’s accomplishments.
- Increased Capacity. All permanent seats will feature chair backs and there will multiple premium seating options along with grass berms and non-traditional seating that will bring capacity to more than 7,000 with ability to add seating for up to 10,000. Chair back seating options will increase from 2,408 to more than 4,000 and 700-plus fans will be able to enjoy club seating.
- Multiple Seating & Game Experience Options. Fans will have the ability to purchase chairbacks, a variety of premium seating options, club lounge tickets and family zone seating.
- Parking. In addition to other parking options that will be available on game days, the project will provide an additional 400-500 parking spots adjacent to the ballpark, along with moped parking.
- High Definition Video and Sound. Florida’s new baseball stadium will be equipped with a state of the art video board and sound system
- Enhanced Concession Space and Food Options. Concession stands and food trucks will provide a wide array of food options
- Enhanced Fan Experience. All the aforementioned amenities above will make for a much better fan experience for Gator Nation, including an area to focus on activities for children and young fans
- Prominent and welcoming entrances. Florida’s new baseball stadium will feature prominent and inviting entrances, including some key areas that will highlight program accomplishments including championships and Gator greats
