The facility, located at the corner of Knapp and Sheldon streets, has permanent seating for 509 spectators. The dimensions are 190 feet down the foul lines and 220 feet to center field. The natural grass facility includes dugouts, an underground irrigation system, batting cages, home and visitor bullpens and a press box. The press box, built in 1997, includes working room for media and game day staff as well as television camera decks.

Directions to the Southwest Athletic Complex

From interstate 35 take the exit onto Highway 30 (west) towards Ames.
From Highway 30 take the University Blvd. Exit and go right (north) on Elwood Drive
Elwood to Lincoln Way - Turn Left (west) on Lincoln Way

Take Lincoln Way to Knapp Street and turn left on Knapp.

Take Knapp approximately 1/2 mile South and you will see the entrance to the Complex.

Lied Recreation Facility

Cyclone student-athletes have the luxury of training in one of the nation's finest facilities year-round ... further proof of ISU's commitment to build a winning tradition.

The facility also features a 6,000-square foot weight training center with state-of-the-art equipment, a fully equipped sports medicine center staffed by two full-time physical therapists, 20 new courts that can be used for basketball, volleyball and tennis. The Lied Facility houses varsity locker rooms with sauna and steam rooms, in addition to an area containing 1,056 lockers, a 3,700 square-foot student center; racquetball courts, a 1/5-mile jogging track, an athletic video evaluation center, meeting and conference rooms and the only eight-lane, 300-meter indoor track of its kind in the world.

There is portable seating for 2,000 spectators and excellent field event facilities.

The facility also includes lockers, showers, sauna and steam rooms for Iowa State athletes and a state-of-the-art sports medicine center. ISU athletes utilize the large, modern training and fitness center, which enhances weight training and conditioning programs.

Directions to Lied Recreation Facility

From interstate 35 take the exit onto Highway 30 (west) towards Ames.
From Highway 30 take the Univeristy Blvd. Exit and go right (north) on Elwood Drive
Elwood to Lincoln Way - Turn Left (west) on Lincoln Way
Lincoln Way to Beach Road - Turn Right (north) on Beach Road
Turn in the fourth drive to your right before the curve and park in lot 57 with alternate parking in lot 63.