From The Dugout: PK Park On Time, Looking Fine

GoDucks.com took a step outside the dugout on Thursday for a tour of ongoing construction at PK Park.

Thursday was a significant day at the site as the highest part of the facility – a beam on the roof – was installed.

Over 100 people connected to the project gathered at PK Park for the “Topping Out” party and signed the beam before it was put into place.

PK Park’s completion date is scheduled for Feb. 26, 2010, and according to Construction Manager Steve Stearns, the project is on schedule and about 70 percent complete.

Head coach George Horton enjoys a sunny day at PK Park before practice starts.

Some interesting facts about PK Park:

- Capacity for the facility is approximately 3,750 with 2,600 chair-back seats in the bowl and just over 500 student seats available in the left field line bleacher. There will also be seating in Foul Territory as well as standing room only.

- In addition to a 500-plus bleacher for student seating, there will also be an open area with a turf floor for students to gather during games. Rumor is there might even be a DJ making a few appearances throughout the year.

A view of the field from the concourse level.

- PK Park also has eight suites - all of which have already been sold.

- From the ground level it is 47 feet and 10 inches to the top of the facility.

A view of the concourse and suite levels.

- The players will have access to a players’ lounge and locker room. The locker room will have a special Oregon “O” built into the ceiling with an exact replica exactly below it in the locker room’s floor.

- The Ducks are scheduled to play their home opener against Washington in a non-conference game on Tuesday, March 2.

Check back to www.GoDucks.com in the next few days for a video tour and photo gallery of PK Park plus an interview with head coach George Horton.