FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – To coincide with multiple upgrades between the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and Marian University, the two announced a partnership agreement through 2050.
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders announced the plan to introduce artificial turf to Herr-Baker Field. Officials say the installation of AstroTurf is expected to be done by spring 2026.
Herr-Baker Field will be the first phase of improvements, the team said. AstroTurf additions will reportedly happen at Marian’s softball field and Lenz Field House. These additions are expected to be completed later in 2026.
As a part of the improvements, the Dock Spiders and Marian University extended their partnership agreement through 2050.
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It was mentioned that the AstroTurf system that was selected will be the same as fields at the University of Iowa, Washington State University, Ohio State University, Virginia Tech, University of Oklahoma and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Destination Lake Winnebago Region President Craig Molitor said the Dock Spiders and Marian University collaboration is a great thing for the area.
From home plate to hometown pride, the Dock Spiders–Marian University partnership strengthens our community and invites the world to C’mon in. Destination Lake Winnebago Region is proud to continue its tradition of investing in our community’s sports-tourism growth, building on the recent, similarly generous, contribution to the Blue Line Ice Facility. The Dock Spiders–Marian University collaboration is a perfect example of a project that enhances our region’s vibrancy and quality of life while also inviting visitors to experience all we have to offer.
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