James Madison Athletics has received a $1 million dollar anonymous donation and they have begun construction on a planned expansion at Sentara Park.  The project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic after begin announced in February of 2020, but it will enhance the game day experience of JMU student-athletes and guests with the addition of locker rooms, concessions and other areas of need.

The project is being developed with Moseley Architects and will feature construction of a pair of stand-alone buildings bookending the main grandstand.  One will be 2,400 square feet and includes a visiting team locker room, showers and restroom as well as a concessions area for guests and needed storage space for Athletics.  Concessions operations will be modified at all events occurring during the construction phase.  The second building includes a locker room, coaches meeting room, showers and restroom for the home team as well as a sports medicine suite.

“We are extremely appreciative for the private support that allowed this project to move from vision to reality,” Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne said. “We continue to prioritize the experience of our student-athletes across all sports, and this expansion will significantly impact the game day environment for the impacted sports.”

Sentara Park is home to the Dukes’ lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, track and field and cross country teams and is located on the corner of Neff Avenue and Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg and the facility made its debut in 2012.