The stadium was built in 1934 as a project of the Works Progress Administration, under the name "Community Field".

It hosted football games and track and field events of the Willis High School, the owner by those years.

After Ohio Wesleyan University purchased the complex in 1962, the athletics track was removed and the stadium was remodelled to host collegiate soccer and lacrosse games.

The field was named after Jay Martin, OWU coach[1] who is the career wins leader in college soccer.

Roy Rike Field is located just west of the residential side of Ohio Wesleyan University.