Objectives
Lebanon Valley College officials and architects wanted to build a new baseball field. They sought a cost-saving masonry system capable of capturing the essence of iconic ballparks like Wrigley Field while remaining under budget. The biggest challenge of this project was transforming the 20-foot grade change on Lebanon Valley College’s campus from a simple cornfield into the acclaimed McGill Field. This transformation aimed to maximize field space while preserving the outfield’s integrity.
Solutions
The split-face textured SRW system emerged as the perfect choice to build the stadium. Transforming McGill Field involved creating a 9-foot multicolored retaining wall in the outfield, and constructing a 500-seat grandstand that would integrate with the SRWs used in the outfield.
Results
What sets this ballpark apart was the integration of the bullpens into the outfield wall, a remarkable achievement facilitated by the versatility of SRWs. The project achieved success and received the prestigious “College Baseball Field of the Year” award from the Sports Turf Managers Association.
Team & Location
Owner: Lebanon Valley College
Designer: Derck & Edson Associates, LLP
Producer: Binkley & Ober, Inc.
Installer: Thomas Masonry
Project Location: Annville, PA