Warfield Tennis Courts - McDaniel Green Terror
- Richard Smith
- 17 hours ago
- 3 min read
Photos by Richard Smith, Stadium Journey, and McDaniel College Athletics
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.85
Warfield Tennis Courts
99 Stadium Dr
Westminster, MD 21157
Year Opened: n/a
Capacity: 250
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 nearby football grandstand. It is not often open for tennis matches alone. If another event is going on at the stadium it may be open.
Atmosphere 2
There are two small permanent stands by the tennis courts, although many fans will camp out in the shade of nearby trees.
The atmosphere is pretty simple with no PA announcer, music, or scoreboard to keep track of the action.,.
Neighborhood 4
Westminster, being a far suburb of Baltimore, is in a pretty traditional suburban setting. Baugher’s Restaurant and Farm Market is located near 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 tennis matches. It is mainly friends and families of the athletes.
Access 4
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.
There should be no issue finding nearby parking, depending on other campus activities.
Return on Investment 5
There is no cost to attend Green Terror tennis matches.
Extras 2
The Western Maryland Railroad caboose is located nearby. 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 nearby stadium concourse.
Final Thoughts
McDaniel College is a great place to watch a tennis match.
Comments