A Vibrant Sports and Entertainment Hub for Eugene

In light of its place on the National Register of Historic Places and its decades of serving as a popular community venue, Civic Stadium is treasured by the entire Eugene community and the adjacent Friendly neighborhood.

Friends of Civic Stadium (FoCS) and Civic Stadium Sports and Entertainment (CSSE) are Eugene non-profits leading a community effort to preserve and repurpose historic Eugene Civic Stadium. The stadium and the surrounding 10.2 acres are owned by the 4J School District.

FoCS and CSSE have developed a plan to preserve the stadium grandstand and transform the property into a vibrant community resource and public space. The project is focused on the rehabilitation of the historic stadium and its conversion into a multipurpose venue with facilities for youth sports, family recreation and entertainment and as the home field for a professional soccer team.

The complex will offer facilities for youth development organizations and other non-profit groups, school and club teams, as well as opportunity for additional economic development in the form of retail, housing and a restaurant.

Economic and Community Benefits

• Economic Development — capital projects for local firms plus tourism revenue
• Job Development — dozens of full and part-time jobs
• Desperately needed space for youth sports, fitness and recreation
• Potential for a new, accessable professional sports team for the community and region to embrace
• The only option to keep this site, used for the public benefit since 1938, in the public domain.

The Reconstructed Stadium Complex

Construction segments will be undertaken and financed separately, based on financing considerations.

The project will include the use of green and sustainable design, materials, operating practices and energy use.

The complex will be available, at cost, for youth organizations, schools, city adult leagues, and local sports organizations for football, volleyball, lacrosse and baseball.

Field Improvements

The grass field will be replaced with one that meets user and potential user requirements and the weather in the Northwest.

Historic Grandstand

The historic grandstand will be refurbished to include structural improvements, and restoration of its original exterior appearance.

Services Building

This 10,000 square foot two story structure is planned to include box office, public restrooms, locker rooms, and team offices.

Food Court

A park like area with food kiosks will provide concessions for spectators.

East Grandstand

If additional seating is required for professional soccer, a 2000 seat grandstand/berm will be added east of the field.

FoCS Links

About Us

History

Civic Stadium Resources

7 Reasons to be Confident about Civic Stadium

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1.  We have a wonderful and practical vision

2.  Civic Stadium and the community have a strong emotional connection

3.  Ours is a community that rallies to worthwhile causes

4.  It is the perfect place in the perfect place

5.  It’s right for Eugene in the twenty-first century

6.  It doesn’t compete with more urgent needs

7.  It will be a community builder

Meetings and Events

FoCS Work Party and Update Schedule:

• The next cleanup is not yet scheduled

Please watch for email alerts and check the Eugene Weekly calendar for upcoming chances to help out at Civic.