Chatham County, Memorial Stadium
In 2015, Memorial Stadium consisted of historic concrete grandstands and a natural grass field that had long hosted high school football clashes and annual band competitions, however, age, disrepair, and spalling concrete signaled the need for action. Chatham County teamed with CHA to design a replacement of the 1950s historic stadium. The new Memorial Stadium is a state-of-the-art facility that seats 5,000 spectators and features a synthetic turf multi-sport field and end zone building with public restrooms, concessions, locker rooms, a community room, and offices.
Proudly featured in the stadium is a memorial plaza and granite monument to the 897 soldiers from Chatham County that gave their lives in wars and conflicts from World War I to the present day. The enhanced memorial is highlighted by new bronze plaques in the style of the original War Memorial, from which the stadium takes its name. The new Memorial Stadium gives residents a competition-worthy sports venue and a vibrant setting where community gathers.
Project summary
New stadium replaced dated 1950s stadium.
Granite monument honors 897 soldiers from Chatham County.
The state-of-the-art facility seats 5,000 spectators.
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John Hickok, PE*
Senior Vice President,
Sports Business Line Director
John is one of the country’s premier sports designers. He has worked on the planning and design for virtually every form of sports and recreation activity, from youth to professional, for municipalities, educational facilities, and private developers. He has 28 years of experience in project management, project design, state and local permitting, with extensive expertise in construction and construction administration.