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| The Mitchel Athletic Complex plays host to a variety of athletic events, including local track and field competitions. |
Mitchel Athletic Complex
Uniondale, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
516-572-0400
On-site staff: Yes
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m. through sunset (fields by permit only)
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A 49-ACRE COMPLEX CENTRALLY located in the “Hub” area
just west of Nassau Coliseum and opposite the
Long Island Children's and Aviation museums, Mitchel hosts
a variety of local high school, collegiate and professional athletic
events and includes a track and field stadium (nine lanes) with an oval containing a new synthetic field suitable for football, soccer and lacrosse.
In addition, there are four fields
available for softball and two for baseball; these fields can also be used for soccer, football or lacrosse. All fields require a permit
for use (fee required). The public may use the
track during times when no events are scheduled.
Please call for information about facility availability.
Professional teams that
play at Mitchel include the Long Island Lizards
of Major League Lacrosse. Amateur teams include Long Island Fury soccer and Long Island Academy soccer.
In March 2008, Duke University lacrosse coach John Danowski told Newsday that Mitchel's lacrosse field is the "best public venue around." Danowski, the former coach at Hofstra University, was at Mitchel Athletic Complex for a game between his team and Dartmouth University.
The 20th-century history of Mitchel tracks America's emergence as a world power. Beginning with World War I, the area in and around Mitchel served as a military base. This included the establishment of Camp Mills, which became the training ground for the 42nd Infantry Division. By the 1930s, Mitchel had become a major Army Air Corps base, while Long Island itself became a center of the fledgling aviation industry, led by manufacturers such as Grumman and Republic.
The military heritage of the area can still be seen in the surviving aircraft hangers and military buildings. Beginning the 1960s, the County assumed control of the property and over the next two decades began to create the recreational facilities that are enjoyed by the public today. In preparation for the 1998 Goodwill Games, which brought 1,500 athletes from 60 countries to Nassau County and New York City, the facility received an additional investment boost of $22 million that included development of the stadium and construction of the current field house and other athletic fields.
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| The beautiful stadium at Mitchel Athletic Complex provides recreational opportunities for track and field, lacrosse, soccer and football teams. |
Permit Rules for Mitchel Athletic Complex
For the 2010 season, we ask that all requests to use the Mitchel Athletic Complex be submitted in writing on organization letterhead with your RecTrak/household I.D. number to this office by December 18, 2009. Please provide a description of the event, requirements (fields), times and dates with a copy of your current insurance. No request will be considered without an insurance certificate attached to request.
As in the past, we will try to accommodate events and leagues that have previously used the facility, but please be aware that there is very little field availability for spring and summer. In addition, Mitchel Athletic Complex is a large special-events complex, with bookings for tournament play virtually every weekend. The result is that most leagues are blocked out on Saturdays and Sundays, so please get your paperwork in on time in order to be considered for the 2010 season.
Mitchel Athletic Complex is also the homefield for Nassau Community College athletic, physical education and intramural sport programs, and all other programs are scheduled around the college's events.
For permits, submit all requests to:
Trish Hood
Mitchel Athletic Complex c /o Eisenhower Park
Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums
East Meadow, New York 11554
email: phood@nassaucountyny.gov
Fax:516-572-0453
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Duke University Lacrosse Coach Praises New Mitchel Athletic Complex Field
Duke University lacrosse coach John Danowski recently told Newsday that the new lacrosse field at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale is the “best public venue around.” The artificial turf field, installed in 2007, is located in Mitchel Stadium and is also designed for use by football and soccer teams.
Danowski, the former coach at Hofstra University, was at Mitchel Stadium for a game with Dartmouth University on March 29. Duke, which sports one of the top lacrosse programs at the college level, defeated Dartmouth in that game, 16-9, in front of 6,500 fans.
Other college lacrosse teams that have played on the new field include Cornell University, Navy and Nassau Community College. The Long Island Lizards, of Major League Lacrosse, are scheduled to play at Mitchel on May 17, 2008.
Mtichel Athletic Complex Schedule, November 2009
Saturday, November 7th
11:30 a.m. – Nassau Community College Football vs. Alfred College: Stadium
3 p.m. – Nassau Community College Men’s Soccer District Playoff: Stadium
6 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
Sunday, November 8th
10:30 a.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
1:30 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
Monday, November 9th (rain date)
5 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
7:30 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
Thursday, November 12 (rain date)
5 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
7:30 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
Saturday, November 14th
1 p.m. – Nassau Community College Football vs. A.S.A. College: Stadium
8 a.m. – A.B.A. “Turkey Shoot” Softball Tournament: Fields 1 - 4
Sunday, November 15th
8 a.m. – A.B.A. “Turkey Shoot” Softball Tournament: Fields 1 – 4
10:30 a.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
1:30 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
Monday, November 16th (rain date):
5 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
7:30 p.m. – Nassau County Section VIII Boy’s Soccer game: Stadium
Saturday, November 21st
1 p.m. – Catholic High School Football Championships, St. Anthony's vs. Holy Trinity: Stadium
Sunday, November 22nd
8 a.m. – Nassau County Youth Football League Championships: Stadium (5 games); Fields 2 & 3, (9 games)
Thursday - Friday, November 26th - 27th: Closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Saturday, November 28th
8 a.m. – N.E.W.S. Soccer Tournament: Stadium, Fields 2 & 3
Sunday, November 29th
8 a.m. – N.E.W.S. Soccer Tournament: Stadium, Fields 2 & 3
