There is no doubt that Denison’s 26 varsity teams achieve excellence on the field of competition. They also enjoy excellent athletics fields, thanks to the university’s dedicated grounds crews.
It takes a surprising amount of work to create playing fields that offer optimal conditions in all seasons, especially in Central Ohio where temperatures and precipitation can sometimes fluctuate wildly.
In addition to Deeds Field in Piper Stadium where football, field hockey, lacrosse & outdoor track and field teams play, the grounds crews groom and manage the Big Red baseball and softball fields, Barclay-Thomsen Field for men’s and women’s soccer and practice fields.
Pioneer Athletics recently recognized the excellence of Denison’s athletics fields in its 2021 Fields of Excellence awards.