Borleske Stadium, Sports stadium in Walla Walla, United States.
Borleske Stadium is a baseball field in Walla Walla with natural grass, field boxes, and grandstands arranged in sections for spectators. The venue holds around 2,200 people and includes concession areas with food and beverage options.
The stadium opened in 1926 and was named in 1940 after Raymond Vincent Borleske, an athlete and coach at Whitman College. This naming reflected the building's significance to the college's athletic traditions.
This stadium sits at the heart of the local sports community and serves as a gathering place for college baseball fans and families. Over decades, it has become woven into how residents experience summer recreation and school pride.
The stadium sits on East Rees Avenue and is accessible by car with parking nearby. Visitors should know the venue transitions between baseball and football uses, which affects field setup and viewing areas seasonally.
The field undergoes a remarkable summer transformation when the pitcher's mound is removed and sod is laid over the infield to convert it into a football field. This seasonal change happens without major construction and demonstrates how the venue adapts to different sports.
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