Thirlby Field originally ran north and south along Pine Street when play began in 1896.

Mr. Thirlby, a local farmer gave the land to the Traverse City Schools for athletic contests.

The current configuration facing east and west[1] was originally built in 1934 and was one of the first lighted athletic fields in Northern Michigan.

Improvements to the stadium including the addition of locker rooms, public bathrooms, and an elevator to the press-box were made in 2009.

While the stadium has a capacity of 7,000 it has hosted crowds of up to 12,000 for the annual TC Central/TC West football game.