Turf and Track Complex

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A $10 million priority of the recently launched Campaign for Mount  Holyoke is to update the College's athletic facilities. The project includes new and improved outdoor track and field facilities, major improvements to the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, and a new boathouse. With 325 varsity athletes and 230 competitive club athletes, Mount Holyoke is committed to supporting its athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

The primary focus of the outdoor facilities project is to construct a synthetic multipurpose turf field with lights surrounded by an 8-lane track with a 9-lane straightaway. The synthetic turf field will serve a variety of purposes, but is expected to be used mostly for field hockey, lacrosse and, occasionally, soccer. Also slated is the addition of lights to an existing grass playing field and the expansion of another field to accommodate rugby. With the expanded and improved outdoor facilities, the College looks forward to hosting NCAA and NEWMAC competitions in the near future. Construction on the $4.8 million project is expected to begin soon and completed by mid-August. The new track and field complex will be located on the existing practice field at the eastern end of the outdoor playing fields at Woodbridge Street, Silver Street, and Dunlap Place.

Other projects slated for the future include renovations to the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, which will result in a state-of-the-art fitness facility to meet the complete fitness needs of the College community and a consolidated dance department with new practice studios. Last year, MHC students, faculty, staff, and alumnae used Kendall 101,169 times. Crew, one of the College's largest varsity teams, will also receive a modernized boathouse on the Connecticut River. This will provide space for the crew athletes as well as increased indoor storage space for the entire fleet.