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About Dawson Field at the Dr. Margaret Downing Softball Complex
Welcome to Dawson Field at the Dr. Margaret Downing Softball Complex, the on-campus home of SAU softball. With a capacity of the best available price and upgrades completed in Fall 2024, this college stadium blends traditional bleacher seating with modern amenities, including great seats behind home plate. Located on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia, AR, this venue has a rich history from its field dedication in 2016 to its official renaming in 2018 and ongoing improvements. Whether you’re catching a fall exhibition or a spring conference game, we've got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your trip.
For easy access, familiarize yourself with campus parking rules and the Mulerider Express campus shuttle, which serves major stops like the Brinson parking lot near the Reynolds Center and routes to Walmart and Town Square during the fall and spring semesters. If you’re visiting for a SAU softball event, we’ll help you find convenient parking, nearby lodging, and dependable dining options. Think of us as your trusted connection for tickets, logistics, and a smooth game day experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 600
- Location/Address: Southern Arkansas University campus, Magnolia, AR 71753 (campus address: 100 E University, Magnolia, AR 71753)
- Venue type: College softball stadium (Dawson Field at the Mulerider Softball Complex; on-campus facility)
- Seating/chart: Bleachers along both foul lines and 140 chair backs behind home plate added in Fall 2024
- Renaming: Field officially named Dawson Field at the Dr. Margaret Downing Softball Complex on October 20, 2018
- Upgrades: Fall 2024 upgrades included artificial turf, a new ChampionWall/video board, and updated seating
- Parking: SAU campus parking policy; parking generally requires a permit or adherence to posted campus parking rules
- Transit: Mulerider Express campus shuttle (Stops include Brinson parking lot near the Reynolds Center; operates fall/spring; stops at Walmart, Town Square, etc.)
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Magnolia (128 Hwy 79 Bypass N, Magnolia, AR 71753); Holiday Inn Express Magnolia (1604 E Main St, Magnolia, AR 71775); Quality Inn Magnolia (411 E Main St, Magnolia, AR 71753)
- Notable events: Field dedication in 2016, renaming in 2018, and continued facility upgrades; the venue has been used for SAU softball since 2014–16 era