1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 Fall 2023 33 OSU SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES F OO T B A L L Upgraded Concessions The new “Beaver Street” concourse will make it possible to purchase regional food and drink without missing a play, as the field will still be visible even when you’re in line. The concourse runs around the entire stadium so fans can easily reach the new concession stands. 1999 In the 1990s, OSU constructed a new press box and roof on the west side and erected a video screen in the southeast corner. Capacity dropped to 35,362. Before the 1999 season, a gift from Al and Pat Reser (class of 1960) led to the facility’s name change. Charles Par- ker became the namesake of Parker Plaza. That fall, the Beavers had their first winning season since 1970. 2005 On-field success drove demand for more seats and a higher-quality home. The $93 million east grand- stand project included club, loge and skybox seating, as well as more covered seats. Capacity grew to 43,300. By the start of the 2007 season, the south end had been bowled in with a larger video screen above those seats. Seating capacity peaked at 45,674 for the 2007-2015 seasons. Wellness Clinic A new four-story wellness clinic on the stadium's southeast side replaces the 86-year-old Plageman Hall clinic. OSU Student Health Services will occupy the third and fourth floors. Samaritan Health Services will also operate a clinic serving the local community.
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