Eck Stadium and the Bombardier Learjet Indoor Practice Facility

WSU baseball has called Eck Stadium home since the 1984 season. Before Eck Stadium was built, the Shockers played at Shocker Field from 1978-83.

Eck Stadium brings a unique feature to WSU’s campus with Coleman Hill. The Coleman Hill is different in that it includes two pavilions and terraces. The pavilions feature two covered, split-level hardwood decks with storage for chairs.

The pavilions provide general seating for groups of fans and may be reserved for special events. The pavilions have been a fan favorite for many years.

Wilkins Stadium

In 1998, WSU softball moved from the old Softball Diamond to the $1.3 million Wilkins Stadium. The new stadium has 1,000 seats, 700 more than the previous venue, and has a locker room, coaches’ office, team meeting rooms, umpire facilities, training rooms, a ground-level press box, ticket booths and concession facilities. 

In the summer of 2000, Wilkins Stadium received a renovation. The $28,000 process included scraping the top four inches of the infield and replacing it with new topsoil. A new irrigation system was also installed for the infield, as well as a new draining system. The field was re-leveled and sloped properly, and the warning track was enhanced.

Charles Koch Arena

The home for both Shocker basketball and volleyball, Charles Koch Arena saw its first season of action during the 2003-04 season.

The 10,500-seat arena has been known to host a number of different events other than athletics, including graduation ceremonies, country music concerts and even a showing of “Shrek” for rained-out high school track athletes.

The arena was originally built in 1953 and was known as the University of Wichita Field House. As a result of its circular design, it was nicknamed “The Roundhouse.” The arena was renamed Levitt Arena in 1969 after Henry Levitt.

On Dec. 20, 2003, WSU completed a two-year program called “Roundhouse Renaissance” to renovate the arena. WSU dedicated Charles Koch Arena in front of a sold-out crowd at halftime of its men’s basketball game against rival Tulsa.

Coleman Tennis Complex

WSU tennis achieved a longtime dream in September of 1993 with a new home on the south side of campus. The Shockers moved into the $1 million Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex. 

The complex has six tennis courts and is located at the site of the six original tennis courts.

In the summer of 2001, the facility received a facelift when new director-style chairs were purchased for spectator comfort and a public address system was installed to assist in tournament play and to allow for music during pre-match warm-ups.

Braeburn Golf Course

WSU’s 18-hole golf course originally began as Crestview Country Club in the 1920s. In the 1960s Crestview decided to move east of Wichita to construct a new facility. WSU decided to purchase the land for future growth. 

In 1994, the course was redesigned by golfing legend Arnold Palmer and the management of the WSU course adopted the name “Braeburn” in recognition of the long tradition of golf on Fairmount Hill.

The golf course is open to the public at public course prices. The course has an 18-hole championship layout that is suitable to both advanced and beginning players.

Braeburn is recognized by the National Golf Course Owners Association as a beginner-friendly facility. The course also offers a driving range, short range and putting greens to give golfers at all skill levels a chance to improve their games.