Oberlin College Athletics Complex
Williams Field House
Williams Field House officially opened on April 24, 2009, following the closure of Jones Field House in spring 2008. The facility serves Oberlin’s varsity and club sports programs, with primary use by baseball, softball, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse. Its indoor playing surface and sustainable building features make it an important space for training and athletic activities throughout the year.
Opened in 2009, Williams Field House provides an indoor athletic space for Oberlin varsity and club sports.
2009 Officially Opened
16,650 Square-Foot Playing Surface
LEED Gold Building Certification
Explore the Facility
01 / Playing Surface
Indoor Turf
The 90-by-185-foot playing surface features monofilament infill turf from Tiger Turf Worldwide. Rubber granules in the surface help replicate the feel and play of natural grass, providing an indoor setting for athletic practices and activities.
02 / Sustainability
LEED Gold Certified
Williams Field House was the first LEED-certified building on Oberlin's campus. Its certification recognizes design and construction strategies focused on energy savings, water efficiency, emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, and responsible use of resources.
03 / Building Design
Natural Light & Airflow
Four large fans, 64 remotely controlled skylights, and operable windows along the east and west sides help support airflow. Windows and skylights also provide natural light, while lighting sensors help manage energy use based on the light available across the playing surface.
Inside Williams Field House
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