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I was thinking about Curry Field, and what would happen if the school bond issue passes.
They would be building a new stadium near the high school, but that would take some time. Even if if passes, I would imagine at least one more football season at Curry Field.
So you could have a "farewell tour" for the field. Make i a marketing thing.
Im not from here and don't have a huge emotional attachment to Curry FIeld, though I do understand why some people would.
If parking were not an issue, I would say you could have outdoor concerts there. I know, i think everywhere would be a good site for an outdoor concert, but this would work.
It could stay a field for intramural sports with Cowley College.
What if Cowley brought football back?
If they did they would probably have to rebuild the facility anyway, but that would be ironic. Ive not heard anything about Cowley having football again. Its a very expensive proposition, so I wouldn't hold my breath.
I did some research awhile back. Back in the 1890's and 1900's there was an adult men's football team here. That was about the same thing that college teams had. It was pretty loose. I remember reading that in 1910 a coach at Oklahoma was in hot water for insisting that college players actually be enrolled at the school.
But the cool thing was, OU played at Curry Field and lost. Ark City is 2-1 against Oklahoma. Thats a better winning percentage than KU has against them:) They also played against Chilocco Indian School.
If they do get the bond issue, and build a new stadium, i am sure we will do an detailed history of Curry FIeld.
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Motherof2 suggested on the forums that it might be a good place for a skate park. I thought that was actually a really great idea. It is close enough to the pool that kids could walk back and forth.
If they left the bleachers it would be a great place for exhibitions.
BTW, the skate kids had their first tutoring sessions at the library. I don't think they have enough tutors so if anyone is interested they can contact me at downtownfan@gmail.com
I think that Curry Field would make an excellent place for outdoor concerts!
The bleachers are not sufficient for football fans, but okay for others?
The bleachers are not sufficient for football fans, but okay for others?
No, :)
But the field itself could be used for concerts ..
Football fans are often overweight becaus they are adults and over 60% of our adult population is obese. But, if we have skaters watching from the bleachers, they are still too young to be as fat as the adults. Duh.
oh cool.
yea gotta look out for those fatties.
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