Kenneth R. Gill Stadium - McDaniel Green Terror (Field Hockey)
- Richard Smith
- 18 hours ago
- 3 min read
Photos by Richard Smith, Stadium Journey, and McDaniel College Athletics
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.71
Kenneth R. Gill Stadium
99 Stadium Dr
Westminster, MD 21157
Year Opened: 2012
Capacity: 1,434
Home of the Green Terror
McDaniel College is a private four-year liberal arts college in Westminster, Maryland. It was established in 1867 and until 2002 was known as Western Maryland College. The name of the college did not reflect the geographic placement of the school as it is not located in the western part of the state. Instead, it was named for the Western Maryland Railroad, which shared some common board members.
The new name of the college honored alumnus William Roberts McDaniel and his 65-year association with the school. Westminster is located 30 miles northwest of Baltimore and is a far suburb of that city. Over 160,000 people live in the area and the surrounding area of Carroll County, Maryland.
The unique Green Terror’s name stems from how teams would describe the Western Maryland players as “Terrors” on the football field. The name stuck, and since 192,3 they have been known as the Green Terror.
McDaniel College plays as a member of the Division III Centennial Conference against schools such as Johns Hopkins University, Ursinus College, and Franklin & Marshall College.
The fields of McDaniel College/Western Maryland College were also the summer training camp of the Baltimore Ravens until the 2011 season when the team chose to relocate spring training to their main Owings Mills, Maryland facility. The old Baltimore Colts had also used the college as a training ground for many years.
Food & Beverage 0
There is one single concession stand located behind the new grandstand. It is not often open for field hockey games.
Atmosphere 2
The football stadium, which is fairly small, is still too big for field hockey games. There is not much atmosphere beyond the PA announcer.
The new stands are very nice. There are some seats with seatbacks, but the rest are simple bench-type seating, although there is a large amount of legroom, which is nice. There is a small concourse under the grandstands houses that small concession stand and some history of the school and its athletic programs.
The only other issue is that the track that surrounds the football field keeps the fans a bit away from the game action. There is a nice scoreboard on the south end of the field.
Neighborhood 4
Westminster, being a far suburb of Baltimore, is in a pretty traditional suburban setting. Baugher’s Restaurant and Farm Market is located nearby to campus and is one of the best family-type restaurants around, and offers no better place to buy fresh produce. Downtown Westminster is also not far away. Here you can find some good choices, such as O’Lordan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant and Maggie’s.
Fans 3
There is usually a small crowd attending field hockey games. It is mainly friends and families of the athletes.
Access 4
The parking can be a bit tight as it is a small college, and there are only so many places to park. Parking is free, although you can choose to pay $10 for close parking, as well as pay for tailgate spots. Westminster is a small town, so large crowds can easily overwhelm the streets around the school. Pla,n and it won’t be a large issue. Route 140 is the main route from the Baltimore area towards Westminster, and it stems from the end of Baltimore’s I-795. Access to Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and central Pennsylvania is fairly easy.
Return on Investment 5
There is no cost to attend Green Terror field hockey games.
Extras 2
The Western Maryland Railroad caboose is located next to the playing field. The iconic piece of memorabilia just looks cool and can be a great meeting place for friends.
Also, make sure to take some time to view the plaques about the school’s athletic history located in the stadium concourse.
Final Thoughts
McDaniel College is a great place to watch a game, tailgate with some friends, and soak in some local athletic history, all in the same great location.
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