D. B. Milne Field Explained

D. B. Milne Field
Location:2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, Florida
Coordinates:30.3569°N -81.6055°W
Built:1997
Opened:1998
Renovated:2010, 2014
Owner:Jacksonville University
Operator:Jacksonville University
Construction Cost:$1,000,000
Capacity:5,000
Tenants: (1998–2019)

D. B. Milne Field is a multi-purpose stadium on the campus of Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. It was home to the Jacksonville Dolphins college football team. The facility has a seating capacity of 5,000 and opened in 1998.[1]

History

Renovations

A new AstroTurf playing surface was installed prior to the 2010 football season.[2]

In May 2014, construction began on renovations to D. B. Milne Field. Upgrades to the facility included a 2,500 seat grandstand and a state-of-the-art press box. Other renovations included a new concessions area with additional bathrooms and field accommodations for lacrosse, track and intramurals. With the scheduled upgrades, more lights were added around the stadium, as well as the installation of a new scoreboard.[3] [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . November 13, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120321042757/http://www.judolphins.com/media/2010-11/football/pdf/10_media.pdf . March 21, 2012 .
  2. Web site: New artificial turf comes to D. B. Milne Field - Jacksonville University Official Athletic Site . 2011-05-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723082951/http://www.judolphins.com/football/news/186/14418/ . 2011-07-23 . dead .
  3. Web site: Construction at D.B. Milne Field Underway. JUDolphins.com. May 19, 2014. August 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170811010821/http://judolphins.com/sports/wlax/2014-15/releases/20140812p9vjvu. August 11, 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Dolphins Beat Toreros at the Grand Reopening of D.B. Milne Field. JUDolphinMedia.com. September 18, 2014. August 10, 2017.