Hayward Field
Hayward Field is a track and field stadium located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene. It was established in 1919. A short trip away is Autzen Stadium, 1.1 mi off.
A stadium & arena inside Eugene
You can stay in Eugene
Hayward Field is inside Eugene, which has 65 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1919
Hayward Field dates from 1919. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Eugene (EUG) has airline service, about 9 miles from Hayward Field.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
A visit to Hayward Field can follow the seasons below.
Hayward Field
Hayward Field is a track and field stadium located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene. It has been the home of the university's track and field teams since 1921, and was the on-campus home of the varsity football team from 1919 through 1966. It is one of three World Athletics Class 1 Facilities in the United States, alongside E.B. Cushing Stadium and John McDonnell Field. Its elevation is approximately 420 feet (130 m) above sea level and its infield has a conventional north–south orientation. The Pacific Ocean is approximately fifty miles (80 km) to the west, separated by the Oregon Coast Range. Track and field competitions at the stadium are organized by the not-for-profit organization TrackTown USA.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1919
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
A base for Hayward Field
Places to stay start in Eugene (65) and Springfield (26).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hayward Field | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | in town | — | 65 40 hotels · 8 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 178,618 | $460K | D |
| Springfield | 5 mi east | 5 min | 26 17 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 RV parks | 61,431 | $359K | C− |
| Coburg | 7 mi north | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,373 | $494K | — |
| Cottage Grove | 17 mi south | 25 min | 13 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 10,851 | $347K | C |
| Elmira | 14 mi west | 20 min | 7 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 319 | $315K | — |
| Creswell | 9 mi south | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,566 | $436K | — |
| Junction City | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 4 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 7,224 | $422K | — |
| Veneta | 14 mi west | 20 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 5,138 | $385K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These lie within 65 miles as the crow flies.
1in town Stadium & arenaAutzen Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaMatthew Knight Arena
37 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium
65 mi MountainThree Sisters
59 mi Park & preserveOregon Dunes National Recreation Area
3in town MuseumJordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
55 mi Theme parkEnchanted Forest
61 mi State parkSilver Falls State ParkPhoto credits
Autzen Stadium: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Matthew Knight Arena: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Three Sisters: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: User:Akendall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enchanted Forest: Trashbag (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silver Falls State Park: Kelvin Kay -- Kkmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Hayward Field: common questions
Is Hayward Field in Eugene?
Yes. It’s inside Eugene, OR.
When is the best time to visit Hayward Field?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Hayward Field?
Eugene (EUG), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 109 miles.
Where should I stay near Hayward Field?
Eugene (in town, 65 places to stay), Springfield (5 mi, 26 places to stay) and Coburg (7 mi, 5 places to stay).
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