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Nelson Field
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Nelson Field
Full nameNelson Field
Location7105 Berkman Drive, Austin, Texas
Coordinates 30°19′28″N97°41′18″W / 30.324348°N 97.688201°W / 30.324348; -97.688201
Owner Austin Independent School District
Operator Austin Independent School District
Capacity 8,800
SurfaceGrass
Opened1965
Tenants
Northeast High School

Nelson Field is a multi-use stadium in Austin, Texas, located on the north side of U.S. Route 290 at the junction with Berkman Drive. It serves as home stadium for LBJ High School, Anderson High School, Eastside High School and Northeast High School. The stadium's capacity is 8,800 spectators.


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