Hofstra University Athletics

University Field is located on Hofstra's North Campus and is centrally located between two of the most frequented sites on campus, the David S. Mack Fitness Center and the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. It is also just 25 yards from the Colonial Square residential complex. 

University Field has undergone major renovations in recent years. Recently, the fences were moved back and raised in certain places. In 2010, the Quinn Family Grandstand was constructed behind home plate. The 400-seat grandstand was made possible by the leadership and generosity of Hofstra baseball alumnus, Bruce Quinn, class of 1986. It features chair-back seating, two entrance ramps, handicap-accessible seating and a press box. 

Other recent improvements include a new drainage system and the installation of "Competition Turf" by Edel Grass. Having a turf infield gives Hofstra reater flexibility in playing during inclement weather and allows for greater use during the summer months.

New fences were installed along the right and left field fences, and in 2006, the field received a new scoreboard in right-center field. During the summer of 2004, the outfield warning track was resurfaced with crushed gravel for better playability and drainage. In 2003, the existing dugouts were replaced with sunken dugouts, measuring 70 feet in length with protective fencing.There is also a bullpen on each side of the field next to right and left field.

University Field has dimensions of 322 feet down the left field line, 359 feet to left-center field, 382 to center field, 354 to right-center and 337 down the right field line. The fence in center field is 30-feet high, while the rest of the outfield is 20 feet high. 
 
Rental Info:

• Seating Capacity: 400 chairback seats
• Lighting: None
• Playing Surface: "Competition Turf" infield with a natural grass outfield
• Restrooms: David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex lobby
• Scoreboard: Yes
• Concessions: No
• Press Box: Yes, with roof access for filming

Address for Directions:
245 Hofstra Northern Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11549

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Questions about renting? Contact Doug Gillies, Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities at (516) 463-4672 or douglas.s.gillies@hofstra.edu.