Foote Field
Foote Field is a multi-purpose sports facility on the University of Alberta South Campus in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, built as a legacy facility for the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. It was named for University of Alberta alumnus, former varsity track athlete, and philanthropist Eldon Foote, who donated $2 million toward the construction costs.
Sun setting behind Foote Field. | |
| Location | 11601 68 Avenue, University of Alberta South Campus, Edmonton, Alberta |
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| Public transit | South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park station |
| Owner | University of Alberta |
| Capacity | East Field: 3,500 West Field: 1,500 |
| Surface | East Field: PureGrass West Field: Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | September 8, 2001 |
| Construction cost | C$10.5 million ($15.2 million in 2021 dollars) |
| Tenants | |
| Alberta Golden Bears/Alberta Pandas (U Sports) (2001–present) FC Edmonton (NASL) (2011) | |
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