Bowdoin College, Pickard Field Complex

Bowdoin College, a historic liberal arts institution in Brunswick, Maine, has redefined its athletic landscape through a transformative 18-month overhaul of Pickard Field. The renovation modernizes infrastructure, enhances accessibility, and expands opportunities for student-athletes. Phase 1 of this initiative involved the construction of new synthetic turf baseball, softball, and multipurpose fields; a natural grass rugby field; and dark-sky compliant lighting. The upgraded facilities serve over 500 varsity athletes and hundreds more in club and intramural sports. New synthetic turf baseball and softball fields with dark-sky compliant lighting increase field availability by nearly 40%, enabling evening practices and extending the playable season into early spring.

The fields include accessible seating, press boxes, new dugouts, clay and turf bullpens, and double-occupancy batting cages. The new multipurpose field, a lighted facility with a FieldTurf® surface, is lined for soccer and rugby and supports a variety of intramural and club sports. Fields were reoriented for optimal solar exposure and site use. Synthetic turf reduces water use and maintenance, while LED lighting cuts energy consumption and light pollution.

More than a facilities upgrade, this initiative reimagines how Bowdoin College supports its student-athletes—extending seasons, enhancing performance, and fostering a dynamic environment that responds to the needs of students, faculty members, and fans. Bowdoin College’s Pickard Field complex is game-ready, setting a new benchmark for excellence in collegiate sports.