Legion Field redevelopment strengthens student services
In fall 2026, University of Georgia students will gain a new greenspace in central campus that is certain to become an integral part of student life: the revitalized Legion Field. The area, to be redeveloped after the removal of Legion Pool, will be more than twice the size of Herty Field and will feature an outdoor amphitheater, Wi-Fi and enhanced pedestrian accessibility.
But those are not the only major benefits of the forthcoming project.
In its current form, Legion Field is unused approximately 92% of the time, hosting just 26 scheduled events per year. Meanwhile, Legion Pool has experienced a significant decline in visits, with net revenue losses amounting to $438,645 over the last five years and a net loss of almost $90,000 in fiscal year 2025 alone.
When the pool is removed and the Legion Field site is redeveloped, student activity fee reserves previously used to offset these annual deficits will be redirected to support initiatives that directly benefit students.
