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Newman Park
Address: 498 Summit Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144
Newman Park has been home to the Catawba College Indians since 1926, and Phase One of the ballpark's renovation project was completed in 2021. Phase One of the Newman Park renovation included the installation of a full turf field by Shaw Sports Turf, state-of-the-art dugout space, Musco LED Lighting, the addition of three turf bullpen mounds down the left field line, and new wall padding which surrounds the field of play.
The picturesque ballpark, which seats approximately 1,500 fans, is the third oldest in the state of North Carolina that is still in operation.
In 2001, Catawba led NCAA Division II in attendance with an average of 435 fans per home date.
Other improvements at the park include a press box and concession stand that was erected in 1996. After the 2001 season, a new covered batting cage was constructed and the slope along the right field foul area was removed and a wall was erected. Prior to the start of the 2003 season, the slope along the left field was removed and a new 18-foot outfield wall was erected in 2004.
Newman Park has been the host for the South Atlantic Conference Tournament on eight occasions. Rowan County's successful American Legion program also plays its home games at Newman Park, hosting the 2002 North Carolina State Tournament.
