How about stepping onto a field where baseball dreams come alive? That’s exactly what you’ll find at George C. Page Stadium.
Page Baseball Stadium is not just any ballpark. It is home to the Loyola Marymount Lions baseball team. Since 1983, this stadium has been a cornerstone of college baseball.
Named after George C. Page, this venue was largely funded by the Incentive Aid Foundation. His contribution helped create a unique and beloved baseball environment.
The stadium officially opened on March 19, 1983. In that first game, the LMU Lions faced Cal State Fullerton. Although the Lions lost that day, Page Stadium has since become a fortress for them.
As of 2011, the Lions boasted an impressive 471-352-4 record at Page Stadium. Their best season was in 1988. That year, they went 30-5 at home.
One of Page Stadium’s most distinctive features is the Mikos Blue Monster. It is modeled after Fenway Park’s Green Monster. This towering wall in left field stands 37 feet high and 130 feet wide.
Paul Mikos, an LMU alumnus, made the Blue Monster possible with his generous gift. Completed in 2001, the Blue Monster adds an element of old-time baseball charm. It includes a manual scoreboard. The scoreboard is 18 feet by 46 feet. Dedicated fans manually update the scores. It is complete with electronic balls, strikes and outs lights. Every other component is tallied using 2-foot square aluminum scorecards.
Adding to the stadium’s unique character is a five-foot indent. It connects the Blue Monster with the outfield fencing. This quirky design mirrors the odd outfield shapes of classic ballparks like Fenway Park and Minute Maid Park.
Page Stadium also boasts the Lion’s Cage. This all-weather practice facility spans 8,000 square feet. Built in 2008, it contains batting cages, pitching mounds, and conditioning areas. Large doors allow for year-round use, rain or shine.
Pride Park, built in 2004, serves as a meeting and reception area at the stadium’s entrance. Modeled as a miniature baseball diamond, it is a popular spot for alumni events.
Page Stadium can hold 1,200 spectators. There are 200 theater-style seats and 400 metal bleachers with chairbacks. Standing room and a first-base side picnic area accommodate the remaining 600 fans.
Beyond college games, Page Stadium has hosted four West Coast Conference baseball tournaments. It also hosts youth baseball games and clinics. The stadium has even served as a filming location. Most notably, it appeared in the 1990 movie “My Blue Heaven” starring Steve Martin.
Since stadium lighting was installed in 2013, the stadium continues to stake its claim as one of college baseball’s most unique ballparks. The Lions have claimed six conference titles while calling Page Stadium home.
So, as you leave today, remember the legacy of George C. Page Stadium. It is a place where baseball history is made. It is a place where community comes together.