Blount Recreation Sports Complex


Blount Recreation Sports Complex

Built 1998 Construction cost $1.7 million Architects Larry Zucchino and Patton, Zucchino & Associates, Raleigh, NC Namesake William Gray and Barbara Keck Blount, both alumni of ECU, donated the land for the sports facilities. The building was dedicated on November 18, 1998. History Located behind Carol Belk Building on Charles Boulevard, the 21 field intramural sports complex has fine Bermuda grass, which has 10 football fields, 6 soccer fields, 5 softball fields, a ropes challenge course, and a field house for intramural use. Some fields are lit for use in the evenings, including 8 football and soccer fields and 4 softball fields. All fields must be reserved whether used for day or night activities. Approximately 300-500 students use the field each week for recreational purposes. Funding for the Blount Recreation Sports Complex will come from student fees and donations. The Blount Family donated a large portion of land valued at $706,000 in which this facility is built on.

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