L. Dale Mitchell Park - Facilities - University of Oklahoma

L. Dale Mitchell Park

Oklahoma vs. Oral Roberts (NCAA Tournament 2024 - Norman Regional)

Oklahoma vs. UConn (NCAA Tournament 2024 - Norman Regional)

L. Dale Mitchell Park
Named for the mid-1940s Sooner letterman who still holds OU's career and single-season batting records, L. Dale Mitchell Park was dedicated in 1982 and constructed for $1.27 million.

During the 1998 season, the park received an upper concourse featuring additional restrooms and concession stands. Before the 2002 campaign, a disability-accessible elevator was installed, and the press box underwent improvements and expansion, including VIP suites.

OU added a practice facility before the 2009 season, including a regulation-size natural grass infield and a 5,160 square-foot indoor hitting facility. The building contains three full-size pitching and hitting lanes and is heated and air conditioned. The 22,500-square-foot space is down the left-field line adjacent to the Sooner bullpen.

The ballpark received a new video and scoreboard in 2009 and additional chair back seats before the 2011 and 2012 seasons. The playing surface received new field turf in 2024.

Postseason History
The Sooners have hosted four NCAA Regionals (2006, 2009, 2010, 2024) at L. Dale Mitchell Park, besting their visiting foes in 2006 and 2010.

Before Mitchell Park opened in 1982, Oklahoma hosted regionals at Haskell Park (1975 and 1977) and Bricktown Ballpark (2004).

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