Columbia, South Carolina
The University of South Carolina has a winning tradition surpassed by very few in collegiate baseball. This new ballpark design is located at the river edge adjacent to a substantial proposed new mixed-use development aimed at revitalizing the edge of downtown Columbia. The ballpark design was heavily influenced by a desire to blend into the natural wooded elements that surround the site. The transparency provided from outside the secure line throughout the park from baseline to baseline allowed the internal complexity of the seating bowl and superstructure to have an air of simplicity. The $35-plus million Founders Park has a capacity of 8,242 fans and is the crown jewel among collegiate ballparks across the nation.
Featured Ballpark Amenities:
Approximately 6,400 fixed seats
Total capacity 8,242
Suite & Club Level premium seating available: 5 suites/2 clubs
Larger concession stand menu with satellite portable setups on the Plaza and concourses
A wide concourse that runs completely around the stadium.
Sand-based field meeting USGA specs/draining system with 419 Bermuda Turf Grass
Field Dimensions - 325 down the lines, 390 to center field
Walls in the outfield vary from 8 to 10 feet in height Batter’s eye is 80 feet wide and stretches 40 feet above the field
Press Box with wireless internet capability and four TV/ radio booths.
Additional Team Amenities:
3,900 square-foot Weight Room
(4) Indoor Batting Tunnels
Home Team Locker Room
State-of-the-Art Sports Medicine + Athletic Training & Recovery Room
Classroom/Media Room Adjacent to Locker Room
Coaches Offices
