Progressing in another direction, past the Field House (or "The Cage") the Center Common opens onto the Playing Fields, with tennis courts on the left, the Devon Woods on the right, and enormous open grounds for playing football, lacrosse and soccer. Directly ahead, far across the Playing Fields, is the stadium (which envelops the swimming pool), the Devon River and the climactic tree that is the basis for a very crucial part of the plot.
Moving away from the Field House, the Center Common expands into the Playing Fields, which include tennis courts on one side, the Devon Woods on the other, and expansive spaces for playing football, lacrosse, and soccer. Ahead of it, across the Playing Fields, is a stadium that surrounds the swimming pool, the Devon River, and a crucial tree that plays a significant role in the story.