The Cleveland Indians held out for many years, but eventually League Park’s run as the team’s full-time home came to an end. (more…)
Archive | Endangered Ballparks
Hinchliffe Stadium Restoration Work Begins
Hinchliffe Stadium will be receiving some restoration work, as officials participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project on Tuesday. (more…)
Frank Boulton Submits Proposal for Surf Stadium Site
Frank Boulton is one of four participants in a request for proposal (RFP) process for the land that includes Surf Stadium, former home of the Atlantic City Surf. (more…)
Proposals Sought for Hamtramck Stadium
As the effort to revitalize the facility continues, the City of Hamtramck is seeking proposals for the venerable Hamtramck Stadium. (more…)
Design of Newark’s Riverfront Stadium Site Development Released
Design details have been released on the redevelopment of the site of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium, the former home of the Newark Bears. (more…)
Miami Stadium Site to Receive Historical Marker
Thanks to a fundraising effort, the legacy of Miami Stadium is set to be recognized with a historical marker at its former site. (more…)
Amarillo Texas League Team Puts Potter County Memorial Stadium At Risk
Everyone is excited about a new Texas League team moving to Amarillo in 2019, but one sad bit of fallout to pass along: The move most likely means the demolition of Potter County Memorial Stadium in the future. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Oriole Park
The history of Oriole Park in Baltimore is often associated with its demise. On July 4, 1944, an early-morning fire began near the third-base grandstand and ultimately set much of the facility ablaze. (more…)
Court Rules Against Development at Former Shea Stadium Site
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled against Willets West, a proposed commercial development at the former site of Shea Stadium. (more…)
Group Selected to Redevelop Greer Stadium Site
Cloud Hill Partnership, a group that includes music producer T Bone Burnett, has been selected to redevelop the site of Greer Stadium. Its proposal beat out those from four other groups who were seeking to redevelop the former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Tiger Stadium Replacement Lands Major Sponsor in Adient Foundation
We have a major change for the Tiger Stadium replacement at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull, as the Adient Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the Detroit Police Athletic League’s (PAL) ballpark after a grant of $2.8 million. (more…)
Greer Stadium Redevelopment Process Continues
Discussions relating to the future redevelopment of the Greer Stadium site continue, but the process is drawing criticism from some groups and officials. (more…)
Funds for Hinchliffe Stadium Repairs Get Preliminary Approval
A borrowing measure that could fund Hinchliffe Stadium repairs was granted preliminary approval on Tuesday by the Paterson City Council. (more…)