We visit Huntington Park, the new home of the Columbus Clippers. Has someone finally built the perfect ballpark? With this stunning new facility, the Clippers have come close: Combining a strong sense of place with the latest in ballpark features and an outstanding site, the creators of Huntington Park got everything right, creating a deep […]
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Huntington Park / Columbus Clippers
With a stunning design, strong sense of history and the latest in fan comforts, Huntington Park comes close to being the perfect baseball facility. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 2009 Capacity: 10,000 (7,600 seats, 1,200 specialty seats, 1,200 lawn/SRO spots) Number of Suites: 32, with 42 loge boxes Owner: Franklin County Architect: 360 Architecture Naming Rights: […]
Yankees respond to market, slash top-end ticket prices
Faced with the prospect of the best seats at the new Yankee Stadium going unsold, the team has slashed prices on high-end ducats and offering free tickets to existing buyers.Faced with the prospect of the best seats at the new Yankee Stadium going unsold, the New York Yankees have slashed prices on high-end ducats and […]
Fort Wayne rebuffs effort to renegotiate TinCaps ballpark lease
An effort to renegotiate the lease of Parkview Field with the Fort Wayne TinCaps failed to pass the City Council yesterday, as city officials are more inclined to let the development process run its course in a bad economy.An effort to renegotiate the lease of Parkview Field with the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; […]
Next up for Marlins ballpark: financing the project
The most difficult part of building the new Florida Marlins ballpark is coming up, as bond agencies evaluate Miami-Dade County’s ability to repay bonds issued for construction. The three major bond agencies — Moody’s, S&P and Fitch — will be dissecting the financial plans for a new Florida Marlins ballpark next week and evaluating the […]
City approves new Pensacola Pelicans ballpark
The long-awaited new downtown ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans — approved by voters in 2006 — received final approval from the city.The long-awaited new downtown ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) — approved by voters in 2006 — received final approval from the city. The Community Maritime Park, located on 30 acres along Main […]
Support for new Augusta ballpark weak
At least seven city commissioners oppose plans for a new downtown Augusta GreenJackets ballpark in its current incarnation, meaning Cal Ripken Jr. and Major Deke Copenhaver have a major sales and planning project on their hands.At least seven city commissioners oppose plans for a new downtown Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark in […]
Omaha ballpark organizers reach fundraising goals; cost of ballpark decreases
It’s good news all around for backers of a new College World Series ballpark in downtown Omaha: the fundraising goal of $43 million has been reached, while the cost of financing the project is now $18.5 million below estimates.It’s good news all around for backers of a new College World Series ballpark in downtown Omaha: […]
Bostic: It makes no sense to renovate The Diamond
The prospective owner of a Richmond Eastern League teams says updating The Diamond isn’t an option for his group, while a developer says he won’t move forward with a Shockoe Bottom redevelopment without public funding of a new ballpark in place. It’s hardball time in Virginia.The prospective owner of a Richmond Eastern League team says […]
Bevos ballpark plans back up in the air — and maybe doomed
After planners determined there’s no way a ballpark could physically coexist with Memorial Coliseum in the Rose Quarter, Portland officials take a second look at putting a Portland Beavers ballpark in the Lents area of town — but Bevos owner Merritt Paulson refuses to personally guarantee the project.The status of a new Portland Beavers (Class […]
Dodgers launch “Mannywood” section
The Los Angeles Dodgers go on the offensive with a slew of specially branded sections at Dodger Stadium, including a left-field deal devoted to Manny Ramirez.The Los Angeles Dodgers are launching special seating offers at Dodger Stadium starting this coming homestand. The most notable: fans will have the opportunity to sit in "Mannywood," an area […]
Captains unveil improvement to Fair Grounds Field
A new videoboard, party decks and all-you-can-eat buffet are among the improvements made to the ballpark by the Shreveport-Bossier Captains.A new videoboard, party decks and all-you-can-eat buffet are among the improvements made to Fair Grounds Field by the Shreveport-Bossier Captains (independent; American Association). First and foremost among the improvements is a brand new E-Sign video […]
O’Conner: We’d like to retain Dodgertown name for Vero Beach facility
MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the name of the former training camp of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, but Frank McCourt and crew must sign off — and the team has already started using Dodgertown as the brand for the Dodger Stadium area.MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the […]