Montrose Stadium Project

marker-stadium-rearWhen the current Montrose High School was built in the 1960s, the local population was much smaller than it is today. The original stadium was built to seat about 800 people only a few times per year. For that era, the stadium’s facilities were deemed reasonable and adequate.

However,as Montrose and its surrounding areas have grown, so have the needs for improvements to the Montrose Community Stadium. New sanitary and accessibility requirements must now be met. Increased event attendance demands more seating and better access. People deserve the most modern, clean, and attractive facilities we can provide.

Linda Gann, John Overholser, and Ross Turner receive a $25,000 gift from an anonymous donor in December 2008.

Linda Gann, John Overholser, and Ross Turner receive a $25,000 gift from an anonymous donor in December 2008.

 

Grassroots Improvement, Montrose Style . . . .

Montrose is a progressive, independent-minded community. While other communities might turn to government for a handout or might pressure their school district to reallocate priorities for facilities improvement, this is not so in Montrose.

Melanie Hall receives a check from $25,000 from Mark Ramos from the JCPenney After School Program.

Melanie Hall receives a check from $25,000 from Mark Ramos from the JCPenney After School Program.

 
 

Instead, a group of civic-minded community leaders have turned to local businesses and private citizens to plan, fund, and execute a five-year plan that will benefit the entire community for years to come.   Hundreds of of volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to move dirt and rocks, assemble bleachers, pour concrete, install electrical and plumbing systems, and paint walls.

Much has already been accomplished, yet much more lies ahead. You are invited to roll up your sleeves and join the Montrose Community Stadium team!

Join the Montrose Community Stadium Team!  To find out how you can join the team by donating, volunteering, fundraising, sponsoring, or  becoming an advertiser,  call Ross Turner at 970-249-6691. 

Renovations & Improvements (Accomplished & Planned):

  • Installed state-of-the-art all-weather track surface (Accomplished 2002)
  • Added 800-plus new stadium seats (Accomplished 2007)
  • Improved facilities for handicapped accessibility (Accomplished 2007)
  • Replace all bleacher seating with all-weather aluminum seating
  • Install permanent, on-site, well-lighted and appointed, sanitary restroom facilities (In progress)
  • Replace and update press box and broadcast facilities
  • Replace and update concession stand and food service area (In progress)
  • Renovate stadium entry for easier public access (In progress)
  • Upgrade field lighting
  • Expand locker rooms/classroom facilities
  • Install all-weather, multi-purpose, low-maintenance field turf