The primary 2008 home to the New York University men's and women's soccer programs, Manhattan College's Gaelic Park is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose outdoor athletic facility in Riverdale, NY. The artificial-turf field venue includes an all-weather playing surface, seating for 2,000 fans, a press box and terrace area. The facility, which was revamped in September 2007, also features state-of-the-art light fixtures enabling evening competition and practice.
The Violets' men's team will host five games at Gaelic Park in 2008: Muhlenberg College (Sept. 6), Stevens Institute of Technology (Sept. 24), the University of Rochester (Oct. 11), Carnegie Mellon University (Oct. 31), and Brandeis University (Nov. 8).
The Violets' women's side will also host five contests on the Gaelic Park turf this season: Wilkes University (Sept. 21), Farmingdale State University (Sept. 27), the University of Rochester (Oct. 11), Carnegie Mellon University (Oct. 31), and Brandeis University (Nov. 8).
DIRECTIONS
From the South
Driving Directions: Take Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North, and proceed to the Van Cortlandt Park South Exit. Bear right and go back over the Expressway toward Broadway. Stay straight and go under elevated train. Gaelic Park will be on your right (W. 240th St.).
By Subway: Take the "1" train to the last stop, which is 242nd street. As you exit the train, walk two blocks south and make a right onto 240th Street. Gaelic Park will be on your right.
From the North
Driving Directions: Take New York State Thruway South (I-87) into the Bronx and exit at Van Cortlandt Park South. Turn right at traffic light and go straight until you pass under the elevated train. Gaelic Park will be on your right.
By Subway: Take the "1" train to the last stop, which is 242nd street. As you exit the train, walk two blocks south and make a right onto 240th Street. Gaelic Park will be on your right.
From the East
Driving Directions: Bronx Whitestone or Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway South (I-95). Take Major Deegan Expressway North (I-87) to Van Cortlandt Park South Exit. Bear right and go back over the Expressway toward Broadway. Stay straight and go under elevated train. Gaelic Park will be on your right (W. 240th St.).
By Subway: Take the "1" train to the last stop, which is 242nd street. As you exit the train, walk two blocks south and make a right onto 240th Street. Gaelic Park will be on your right.
From the West
Driving Directions: Take George Washington Bridge to Major Deegan Expwy. North (Route 87). Proceed to Van Cortlandt Park South Exit. Bear right and go back over the Expressway toward Broadway. Stay straight and go under elevated train. Gaelic Park will be on your right (W. 240th St.).
By Subway: Take the "1" train to the last stop, which is 242nd street. As you exit the train, walk two blocks south and make a right onto 240th Street. Gaelic Park will be on your right.