alumnus Anthony Lubrano first suggested upgrading Penn State baseball facilities to representatives of the university in 1995. After receiving a donation from Lubrano in 2002, the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to name the new stadium Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. In 2003, representatives of the Altoona Curve management group approached Penn State with the idea of sharing a ballpark that both the Altoona Curve and the Penn State baseball team would use as a home field. Final plans for the new ballpark were approved by the Penn State Board of Trustees on May 13, 2005. Ground was broken for the new ballpark on May 18, 2005. Among the dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony were Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell, Penn State president Graham Spanier, state Senator Jake Corman, and Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley. Medlar Field at Lubrano Park is a 5,570-seat baseball stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, that hosted its first regular season baseball game on June 20, 2006, when the State College Spikes lost to the Williamsport Crosscutters, 5–3. The Penn State Nittany Lions college baseball team began to play at the ballpark in 2007. The seating capacity is 5,570 people. Events other than baseball games are held at the ballpark, and different seating configurations are available. This stadium was designed to feature an unobstructed view of Penn State landmark Mount Nittany over the outfield wall. The surrounding neighborhood of University Park has plenty to offer. Shops and restaurants line the downtown streets, while local farmer's markets and activities keep visitors entertained. Outdoor leisure activities such as parks, trails, and golf courses can be found nearby, as well as bowling alleys and mini-golf. University Park is also accessible from multiple locations via bus routes. Medlar Field at Lubrano Park is a great destination for a night out. With its picturesque view