Wellesley College Athletics - 2023-24 Visitors Guide

Wellesley College Athletics - 2023-24 Visitors Guide

Last updated 08/31/23

Contact Information

  • Athletics Faculty/Staff Directory
  • Keohane Sports Center Front Desk: 781-283-2019
  • Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Room: 781-283-2388
  • Wellesley College Campus Police: 781-283-2121

Parking 

Team Bus Drop-Off

Team buses should drop off travel parties at the west end of the Keohane Sports Center/Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse. Use the DC Lot Entry, accessible from Central Street. Buses may park at the far end of the lot, next to the Outdoor Tennis Courts. Please note that the DC Lot Entry is ONE WAY.

Car/Van

There are two options available for parking cars and vans for athletic events:

  1. Park in the DC Lot (recommended) - Parking is available in the DC Lot between the Keohane Sports Center and the Outdoor Tennis Courts. This is the best option for all events at the athletic fields, including: field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and tennis. Enter through the 300 Central Street entrance, following the sign for Athletic Fields and continue straight, then make a right into the parking lot.

  2. Park in the Davis Parking Facility - Parking is also available at the Davis Parking Facility, farther away from most of the fields where competitions take place. Parking may be restricted in this area if the gate at the entrance is down. To park at the Davis Parking Facility, make a left turn at the stoplight at the intersection of Central Street and College Road. From there, take the first right. Make another right into the Davis Parking Facility. 

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN ANY RESERVED OR HANDICAPPED SPACES OR IN FIRE LANES.

Visiting Teams

All visiting teams will be provided with the following accommodations:

  • Locker room access for changing and showering
  • A room for pregame, halftime, and postgame meetings

Visiting teams will not have access to towel, laundry, and lock/locker services.

Athletic Training

The athletic training room is located on the lower level of the Keohane Sports Center and is available prior to practice and competition. Athletic trainers are available in the athletic training room 2 hours prior to the start of competition, and on-site 30 min prior to the start of competition.

The Wellesley College Athletic Training Staff can provide taping and treatment services prior to competitions, but we request that you please bring a medical kit and contact the Wellesley Sports Medicine Staff with any specific treatment needs.

Spectators

Masks are welcome but not required in any spaces on campus.

Tailgating

Wellesley College Athletics understands tailgating is an important part of the game day experience. We are committed to providing a fun and fan friendly environment for all spectators to enjoy in a safe and respectful manner. We ask that all spectators exhibit good sportsmanship in accordance with NCAA and NEWMAC Policy.

  • Spectators may tailgate outdoors only
  • Tailgates cannot disrupt pedestrian or vehicle traffic flow
  • Tailgates cannot block emergency vehicle access
  • All tailgating is considered carry in/carry out
  • Wellesley College will NOT provide tables/chairs/linens/utensils/extension cords/powerstrips, food storage, etc.
  • Power supply is not guaranteed
  • Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited

Note: Wellesley College has the right to limit tailgates on campus wide blackout dates where there will be heavy traffic flow.

Officials

Prior to each contest, Wellesley College will email each assigned official details about arrival on campus, locker room availability/unavailability, showers, meeting space, towels, etc.

Hotels 

Hampton Inn - Boston/Natick
319 Speen Street, Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-653-5000

Courtyard by Marriott
342 Speen St, Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-655-6100

Crowne Plaza
1360 Worcester Road (Route 9), Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-653-8800

Sheraton Framingham
1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: 508-532-1499

Needham Sheraton
100 Cabot Street (Exit 19A, Route 128/95), Needham, MA 02194
Phone: 781-444-1110

Boston Marriott Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02166
Phone: 617-969-1000

Embassy Suites by Hilton
550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Phone: 781-890-6767

Residence Inn by Marriott
259 Elm Street, Dedham, MA
02026 Phone: (781) 407-0999

Dining

Wellesley

  • Amarin Thai 27 Grove St. 781-239-1350
  • Comella’s Italian 288 Washington St. 781-235-7300
  • Lemon Thai 555 Washington St. 781-237-6996
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats Linden Square, 185 Linden St. 781-235-3390
  • Old School Pizza 552 Washington St. 781-235-8300
  • Sweetgreen 180 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 617-917-3500
  • The Linden Store 162 Linden St. 781-237-9229
  • Truly Yogurt 35 Grove St. 781-239-1356

Natick

  • Bills Pizzeria 58 E Central St. 508-653-3240
  • B.Good 1265 Worcester St. 508-397-4079
  • Five Guys 221 N Main St. 508-650-5100
  • Fresh City 1400 Worcester St. 508-875-5750
  • Panera Bread 841 Worcester St. 508-907-6226
  • Subway 189 Worcester Rd. 508-655-2525
  • Wendy’s 355 Worcester St. 508-651-0035

Framingham

  • Boston Market 341 Cochituate Rd. 508-879-5585
  • Burger King 259 Cochituate Rd. 508-875-9832
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill 1 Worcester Rd. 508-879-0823
  • Five Guys 301 Cochituate Rd. 508-879-7500
  • John Harvard’s 1 Worcester Rd. 508-875-2337
  • Legal Seafoods 50 Worcester Rd. 508-820-1115
  • McDonald’s 343 Cochituate Rd. 508-879-1650
  • Olive Garden 1 Worcester Rd. 508-879-7285
  • Uno Pizzeria & Grill 70 Worcester Rd. 508-620-1816

If you have any questions or concerns before your arrival, please contact Ann Dwyer, Associate Director for Facilities and Operations, by email at ad123@wellesley.edu.