The stadium includes a 10-lane, 400 meter track complex and has hosted several NCAA championships in addition to hosting the annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state high school track and field championships each June.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse bought the stadium in 1987 for $1 from the city and later included improvements to the structure and exterior appearances.

[3] The $16 million project included improvements with expanded seating, private suites, a media box, food concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, and an indoor Veterans Hall of Honor facility.

Additional enhancements to the complex included expanded surrounding athletic fields for soccer and intramural sports.

The expansion supported the university as it sought to attract and retain large events such as the annual WIAA state track meet, while having the necessary fields and associated structures to support both UW–La Crosse athletic and recreational activities as well as community events.