Lincoln Park Athletic Complex
Pacific
University's athletic programs moved into a new era of excellence in 2008,
thanks to the completion of the massive Lincoln Park Athletic Complex,
located north of the Pacific Athletic Center.
The $11 million complex is the result of a unique partnership between
the University and the City of Forest Grove, providing a series of three
first-class athletic facilities that will provide years of use for Pacific
athletes and community members.
Construction
of the complex started in March 2007. Lincoln
Park Stadium, which features a FieldTurf surface for soccer and lacrosse
and a nine-lane track, opened in September 2007. Chuck
Bafaro Stadium at Bond Field, a new baseball facility, opened in March
2008. Sherman/Larkins Stadium, home of
Pacific softball, opened in April 2008.
In addition to the facilities, the Lincoln Park Athletic Complex includes a natural grass field for both soccer and track throwing events, a fit trail that lines the outer perimeter of the facility, and playground equipment located on the park's north end.
Funds
for the Lincoln Park Athletic Complex were provided by Pacific University,
with the City of Forest Grove retaining ownership and control of the park.
University groups that wish to schedule events in any of Lincoln Park's facilities must contact Andrea Stewart, manager of administrative services for athletics, at 503-352-2168 or astewart@pacificu.edu. Community groups wishing to reserve the facility should contact the City of Forest Grove's Parks & Recreation Department at 503-992-3237 or visit the City of Forest Grove's Web Site.