Municipal Stadium, Sports stadium in Waco, United States.
Municipal Stadium stands at South 15th Street and Dutton Avenue in Waco. Built in 1936, it was Baylor University's home field until 1949; the original grandstands are gone, replaced by a single side seating area, while the track and playing field remain.
The stadium opened in 1936 as the primary home for Baylor University athletic teams. When the university moved its major programs to a new facility after 1949, this stadium shifted to serve other community sports needs.
Baylor's football team played here from 1936 to 1949, except 1943 and 1944 when World War II kept the Bears off the field; the university's track teams kept using the stadium into the 1950s. The ground was renamed Municipal Stadium in 1942, having opened as Waco Stadium.
The stadium is easily accessible from South 15th Street and Dutton Avenue, with parking available in the surrounding area. Check with local sports organizations ahead of time to find out when games or track events are scheduled.
The track at this stadium served as a crucial training ground for distance runners and sprinters from the area for decades. It remains a popular spot for serious runners who value its well-maintained surface.
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