Veterans Memorial Stadium, multisports venue in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Veterans Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue in Quincy, Massachusetts, with synthetic turf and open metal bleachers designed to hold about 3,000 spectators. The facility hosts football, soccer, lacrosse, and rugby matches, along with high school competitions and community tournaments throughout the year.
The stadium was constructed in 1937-1938 during the Great Depression as part of a government job creation program. Over the decades, it hosted high school football games, the annual Thanksgiving rivalry between Quincy and North Quincy high schools, and various professional and semi-professional teams including a soccer club in 1976 and the New England Free Jacks rugby team starting in 2021.
The stadium honors veterans and serves as a gathering place where families and neighbors come together for sports events and local traditions. The annual Thanksgiving game between Quincy and North Quincy high schools is a cherished community ritual that draws generations of fans.
The stadium is located on Hancock Street in Quincy and is easily accessible by car, with free parking available on nearby streets and lots across from the entrance. Arriving early allows visitors to secure parking and enjoy pre-game activities in a relaxed manner.
The stadium was built on the site of the historic Pfaffman's Oval, a cycling track with a distinctive hill that once gave spectators excellent viewing angles. Though the original hill has disappeared, the location preserves the memory of Quincy's early sporting traditions.
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