French Field - Kent WA
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N 47° 22.474 W 122° 12.554
10T E 559696 N 5247093
A multi-purpose stadium in Kent, WA that serves the four Kent-based high schools in the area.
Waymark Code: WM182ZP
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2023
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French Field is a versatile stadium situated in Kent, Washington, a suburban area southeast of Seattle in the northwest United States. It serves as a sports venue for several high schools in the region, namely Kent-Meridian High School, Kentlake High School, Kentridge High School, and Kentwood High School. These schools utilize the stadium for their football, soccer, and track teams.
Apart from hosting high school events, French Field is also the home stadium for the Seattle Majestics, a professional women's football team competing in the Women's National Football Conference. Additionally, it was previously the home ground for the King County Jaguars, a semi-professional football team in the North American Football League.
French Field goes beyond school and professional sports and extends its facilities to community organizations such as the Kent Youth Soccer Association. Moreover, the Kent School District employs the field for sporting events involving middle school and elementary school students, particularly track events.
Situated adjacent to Kent-Meridian High School, French Field was inaugurated in 1982, making it 41 years old. The running track within the stadium is open to the general public on a daily basis, offering opportunities for recreational use. Furthermore, the field is utilized as part of Kent-Meridian's physical education curriculum.
Parking:
It can be challenging to park here when there is a big event. It's best to start by just trying to find a place at Kent Meridian High School, police will direct you to the areas that still have open places. If you run into trouble you can find a place in the strip mall down the street and walk 10 minutes to the facility.