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Downing Stadium

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Downing Stadium, former sports stadium in New York City

Downing Stadium was a sports venue on Randall's Island in Manhattan that held thousands of spectators. The facility served mainly for track and field events and other athletic competitions.

The stadium was built in the 1930s as part of Randall's Island development. It served as an event venue for decades before eventually being demolished.

Since the stadium no longer exists, visitors can only explore the history of the site today. City archives and historical resources preserve information about this former venue.

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Location

Manhattan

Architects

Robert Moses

Official opening

July 11, 1936

Capacity

22000

GPS coordinates

40.79389,-73.92417

Latest update

December 8, 2025 08:21

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