Coleman Sports Complex

The Little Rock soccer and track and field teams began play on their new on-campus facility in the fall of 2012. Located at the site of the former Coleman Diary near the intersection of Asher and University Avenues, the Coleman Sports & Recreation Complex becomes the first on-campus facility for soccer and track and field in the school's history.

Both the soccer field and eight-lane track feature state-of-the-art Polytan synthetic surfacing. In addition, the NCAA-approved facility boasts stadium lights, a scoreboard and a top-of-the-line irrigation system. A press box with internet capability stands adjacent to the field and houses the Little Rock media and sports information work areas. Attached to the press box is a concessions area, as well as a grandstand providing seating for 300 people. A parking lot with more than 130 spaces sits behind the grandstand and press box.

The track and field area also features jump pits for the long jump and triple jump, as well as areas for high jump and pole vaulting. Areas for the shot put, discus, hammer and javelin throws are located on the outer border of the track.

In 2010, W.C. "Buddy" Coleman and his sons presented Little Rock with a gift of 10 acres of what was part of the oldest dairy farm west of the Mississippi, paving the way for the development of the Recreation and Sports Complex. Buddy, Walt, Bob, Charlie and Cherb Coleman made the land transfer to Little Rock as part of the University's "It's Time For Little Rock" comprehensive campaign. The Coleman land parcel was part of the family's original 200 acre farm between Coleman and Fourche creeks, where the family had raised milk cows since the Civil War.

The Coleman Sports & Recreation Complex is located near the intersection of Asher and University Avenues, behind University Village Apartments. To reach the facility from the heart of Little Rock's campus, head south on University Avenue towards University Plaza and turn left at Asher Avenue. Make your first right onto the frontage road running adjacent to Asher Avenue, and follow it towards University Village apartments. The facility entrance will be on your right just before you reach the apartments.