Tad Gormley Stadium

Tad Gormley Stadium is a multi-purpose venue in City Park offering 26,500 permanent seats, a 400-meter polyurethane track, and an artificial turf field. The facility is equipped with modern lighting systems and serves various athletic competitions and sports events.

This venue was built by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression and completed in 1937. The project represented a public works initiative during a time when communities needed infrastructure and employment.

The stadium holds records for high school football attendance, with 34,345 spectators gathering for the 1940 match between Jesuit and Holy Cross.

The venue is located within City Park and is accessible when you know where to find it. Check event schedules ahead of time to avoid conflicting with training sessions or game days.

The stadium has hosted major sporting moments alongside world-renowned performers who took the stage here. This versatility makes it far more than just a playing field for the city.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: 1937

Official opening: 1937

Capacity: 26500

GPS coordinates: 29.98944,-90.09944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40