The Renton School District held an open house Saturday for the public to see the . This was the first major renovation of the stadium since it was originally built in 1947.
The exiting boiler building and press box were demolished. The existing grandstands received a new press box, which includes separate rooms for each team and stadium officials. There was no increase in seating capacity. Additional work included upgrades for earthquake safety, exiting, energy efficiency, accessibility upgrades, a new enclosure, and mechanical and electrical room.
Upgrades to the locker rooms, bathrooms and concessions were also completed. The total building area was reduced by 786 feet to 35,090 square feet.
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School District officials said the last phase of the $7 renovation will be to demolish the exiting concession/restroom building and ticket booth. The existing grandstands will received enclosure, accessibility and finish upgrades. There will be no increase in seating capacity. A new concession, restroom and field storage building will be constructed to the east (appx. 2,250 square feet). A new covered viewing area (appx. 2,800 square feet) will be constructed to the west. The project is expected to start this spring and be completed before the start of the fall sports season.
Money from this project was funded by a bond passed in 2008.
