Conaty Park

Conaty Park is a baseball venue in Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States. It is home to the Bryant Bulldogs baseball team of the NCAA Division I Northeast Conference. The facility was opened in 2000[1] and has a capacity of 500 spectators.[2][3] It features an electronic scoreboard, bullpens, and dugouts. In 2008, batting cages were added adjacent to the field. Also, the infield has recently been renovated.[1]

Conaty Park
Former namesBryant Baseball Complex (2000-2012)
LocationCampus of Bryant University, John Mowry Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA
Coordinates41.925223°N 71.540453°W / 41.925223; -71.540453
OwnerBryant University
OperatorBryant University
Capacity500
Field size330 feet (LF)
385 feet (LCF)
400 feet (CF)
385 feet (RCF)
300 feet (RF)
SurfaceNatural grass
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Built2000
Opened2000
Renovated2008
Tenants
Bryant Bulldogs baseball (NEC)
(2000-present)

Formerly known as the Bryant Baseball Complex, the facility was rededicated as Conaty Park on April 28, 2012, prior to a game against Fairleigh Dickinson. It is named for Bryant alumnus Bill Conaty. Conaty is a published author and former business executive.[4][5]

In 2004, the facility hosted the NCAA Division II Baseball Northeast Regional, which Bryant won.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Bryant Baseball Complex". Bryant Bulldogs. Bryant University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2012-01-29. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  2. "2010 Bryant University Baseball Guide". Issuu. Bryant University Athletic Department. p. 3. Archived from the original on 2012-01-29. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  3. Baker, Paul. "Bryant Bulldog Ballpark". StadiumJourney.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  4. "Conaty Park Dedication Saturday". BryantBulldogs.com. Bryant Sports Information. 27 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-11-20. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  5. "About Bill Conaty". BillConaty.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
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