Bannerwood Park
Bannerwood Park is a baseball park in the northwest United States, located in Bellevue, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle. It is the home field of Seattle University, a member of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.[1] The venue features lighting, bleacher seating, concessions, and restrooms.[2]
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| Location | 1790 Richards Road Bellevue, Washington, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 47.596°N 122.163°W |
| Owner | City of Bellevue |
| Operator | City of Bellevue |
| Capacity | 300+ |
| Acreage | 12.65 acres (5.1 ha) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
| Tenants | |
| Seattle U. Redhawks (NCAA DI WAC) (2010–present) | |
On February 23, 2010,[3] Bannerwood Park hosted Seattle's first home game since returning to Division I; the Redhawks lost 21–7 to Division II Saint Martin's of Lacey.[4]
Usage
In addition to Seattle U. home games, Bannerwood Park also hosts numerous high school baseball games, including the KingCo Conference 3A tournament.
Seating
There are three sets of bleachers at the park. Behind home plate is the largest, seating 200 people. On the sides to that by the dugouts are smaller bleachers that seat 50 people each.
The official capacity of Bannerwood Park is 300, but there is abundant room to stand and watch or sit in your own folding chair down the foul lines into the outfield.
References
- "2012 Schedule". Go Seattle U. Seattle University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on May 12, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- "Bellevue Parks and Facilities". Bellevue, WA. City of Bellevue Parks & Recreation Department. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- "Seattle University Baseball Falls in Home Opener to Saint Martin's". Go Seattle U. Seattle University Athletic Department. February 23, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- Willits, Joel (February 24, 2010). "Seattle University opens up season at Bannerwood Park with loss to St. Martin's". Bellevue Reporter. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012.