Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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Neil F. Lampson Stadium is a stadium
used by all three high school
s in the Kennewick School District
for many different sporting events, such as football and soccer. It seats roughly seven thousand people in its bleacher
s, and is often used for outdoor concert
s.
The stadium, which was built on the footprint of the original football field built in 1965, is the first in the Tri-Cities area to have artificial turf as a play field. The original surface, which was AstroTurf
placed on a sand underlayment, was replaced by a FieldTurf
surface in spring of 2006.
A new permanent visitors bleacher facility, which includes restrooms and concession stands, was built on the stadium's north side in 1994. A previous effort in building permanent stands, funded entirely by donations, was found to be structurally unsound, which prompted the renovation bond issue.
The home bleachers on the south side were also expanded, to the sides as well as upward, with an elevator added for wheelchair access to the top of the stands. The west end of the stadium has a locker room/ticket booth facility, with four locker rooms built on it: three for the three high schools that share the stadium, as well as a fourth for visiting teams.
New light standards were erected as well, replacing the older, wooden standards that had served the stadium since 1965. The new standards use metal halide
lights, which are brighter than the old incandescent lights.
A complete sound system renovation, including coaches' intercom systems, was designed and installed by Sound Solutions Northwest Inc. dba System Solutions Northwest, in Kennewick, WA.
The stadium was named after Neil F. Lampson, a Kennewick High alumni and founder of Lampson International
, which specializes in large mobile construction cranes. Lampson died in 1994, mere weeks after the stadium was named for him. Although Lampson International
does not pay naming rights to the field, the Lampson
company flag
flies at the northwest corner of the stadium, along with the U.S. flag and the Washington State flag, each on their own flagpole.
The stadium is also the host of the Southeastern Washington Cavalcade Of Bands in odd numbered years.
The stadium is located on the grounds of Kennewick High School
, at 505 South Garfield Street in Kennewick, Washington.
46.2053214°N 119.1252843°W
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
used by all three high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
s in the Kennewick School District
Kennewick School District
Kennewick School District # 17 is the largest employer in the city of Kennewick, Washington. The school district runs thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools:-Elementary Schools:* Amistad Elementary School...
for many different sporting events, such as football and soccer. It seats roughly seven thousand people in its bleacher
Bleacher
Bleachers is an American term used to describe the raised, tiered rows of seats found at sports fields or at other spectator events...
s, and is often used for outdoor concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
s.
The stadium, which was built on the footprint of the original football field built in 1965, is the first in the Tri-Cities area to have artificial turf as a play field. The original surface, which was AstroTurf
AstroTurf
AstroTurf is a brand of artificial turf. Although the term is a registered trademark, it is sometimes used as a generic description of any kind of artificial turf. The original AstroTurf product was a short pile synthetic turf while the current products incorporate modern features such as...
placed on a sand underlayment, was replaced by a FieldTurf
FieldTurf
FieldTurf is a brand of artificial turf playing surface. It is manufactured and installed by the FieldTurf Tarkett division of Tarkett Inc., based in Calhoun, Georgia, USA. In the late 1990s, the artificial surface changed the industry with a design intended to replicate real grass...
surface in spring of 2006.
A new permanent visitors bleacher facility, which includes restrooms and concession stands, was built on the stadium's north side in 1994. A previous effort in building permanent stands, funded entirely by donations, was found to be structurally unsound, which prompted the renovation bond issue.
The home bleachers on the south side were also expanded, to the sides as well as upward, with an elevator added for wheelchair access to the top of the stands. The west end of the stadium has a locker room/ticket booth facility, with four locker rooms built on it: three for the three high schools that share the stadium, as well as a fourth for visiting teams.
New light standards were erected as well, replacing the older, wooden standards that had served the stadium since 1965. The new standards use metal halide
Metal halide lamp
Metal-halide lamps, a member of the high-intensity discharge family of lamps, produce high light output for their size, making them a compact, powerful, and efficient light source. By adding rare earth metal salts to the mercury vapor lamp, improved luminous efficacy and light color is obtained...
lights, which are brighter than the old incandescent lights.
A complete sound system renovation, including coaches' intercom systems, was designed and installed by Sound Solutions Northwest Inc. dba System Solutions Northwest, in Kennewick, WA.
The stadium was named after Neil F. Lampson, a Kennewick High alumni and founder of Lampson International
Lampson International
Lampson International is a crane manufacturer located in Kennewick, Washington established in 1946 by Neil F. Lampson. Lampson operates one of the largest crane fleets in the United States with a fleet including Heavy Lift Cranes with capacities from 100 tons to 750 tons and Heavy Lift Transi-Lift...
, which specializes in large mobile construction cranes. Lampson died in 1994, mere weeks after the stadium was named for him. Although Lampson International
Lampson International
Lampson International is a crane manufacturer located in Kennewick, Washington established in 1946 by Neil F. Lampson. Lampson operates one of the largest crane fleets in the United States with a fleet including Heavy Lift Cranes with capacities from 100 tons to 750 tons and Heavy Lift Transi-Lift...
does not pay naming rights to the field, the Lampson
Lampson International
Lampson International is a crane manufacturer located in Kennewick, Washington established in 1946 by Neil F. Lampson. Lampson operates one of the largest crane fleets in the United States with a fleet including Heavy Lift Cranes with capacities from 100 tons to 750 tons and Heavy Lift Transi-Lift...
company flag
Flag
A flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...
flies at the northwest corner of the stadium, along with the U.S. flag and the Washington State flag, each on their own flagpole.
The stadium is also the host of the Southeastern Washington Cavalcade Of Bands in odd numbered years.
The stadium is located on the grounds of Kennewick High School
Kennewick High School
Kennewick High School is a public high school located in eastern Kennewick, Washington. It was founded in 1904 to serve the educational needs of the new city of Kennewick. It is one of only a few schools to have its music department honored with the title of "Grammy Signature School".The current...
, at 505 South Garfield Street in Kennewick, Washington.
46.2053214°N 119.1252843°W