Skeeles Field - Facilities - University of Akron Athletics

Skeeles Field

A part of the Lee R. Jackson Athletics Complex, Skeeles Field underwent major renovation in the Fall of 2019 due to the resurrection of baseball for the 2020 season. Thanks to the generous gift from Bill ‘77 and Mary Skeeles, the new playing surface is 110,00 square feet of playing area covered with Sprinturf Ultra-blade, including the pitching mound, batter’s box, and bullpens. A complete re-grading of the infield surface took place first before a drainage system was added. A 25-foot Daktronics inning-by-inning scoreboard was installed in March 2020.

In addition to the playing field, the facility includes 60-foot walk-in dugouts, double bullpens beyond each dugout and an eight-foot outfield chain link fence. There is also elevated bleacher seating for 300 with ADA access, a press box and an inning-by-inning scoreboard in right field.

The 23-acre Lee R. Jackson Athletics Complex is named in honor of the former UA Board chairman and retired president and vice chairman of the board of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company.

The dimensions of the field 320 feet (left) and 305 feet (right) down the foul lines, 360 feet to the gaps and 390 feet to center field.

Directions to Skeeles Field at the Lee R. Jackson Athletics Complex

Baseball, Soccer, Softball, and Track

FROM THE NORTH - Take Interstate 77 South. Follow 77S to Route 8 North. Once on Route 8 North, take the Carroll St./Buchtel Ave. exit (first exit). At stoplight turn left. Proceed through two more stoplights. Parking is available at Rhodes Arena and surrounding locations; Lee Jackson Field is within walking distance traveling west on Carroll St.

FROM THE SOUTH - Take Interstate 77 North, follow signs for Route 8 North. Exit Route 8 at Carroll St./Buchtel Avenue and turn left at the stoplight onto Carroll St. Proceed through two more stoplights. Parking is available at Rhodes Arena and surrounding locations; Lee Jackson Field is within walking distance traveling west on Carroll St.

FROM THE EAST - Take Interstate 76 West to Route 8 North. Follow directions from the South.

FROM THE WEST - Take Interstate 76 East to Interstate 77 North. Follow directions from the South.