Despite some pointed questions from city councilors, Worcester officials say Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League), is paying for itself and could add funds back into the general fund in time. (more…)
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Ballpark foes demand more Polar Park public financing data
Fueled by a financial analysis predicting doom and gloom, opponents of Polar Park public financing are demanding more details on the financial performance of the ballpark and the impact on downtown’s Canal District. (more…)
Polar Park prevails in Triple-A Best of the Ballparks vote
After five rounds of voting with over 87,000 participants, Polar Park is the winner of our Triple-A Best of the Ballparks vote, as the home of the Worcester Red Sox (International League) edged Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, home of the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Pacific Coast League) in the championship round. (more…)
It’s OKC vs. Worcester in Triple-A Best of the Ballparks 2023 finals
It’s Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (Oklahoma City Dodgers) vs. Polar Park (Worcester Red Sox) in the finals of the 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Triple-A facilities. Let the voting begin! (more…)
Worcester struggles under Polar Park debt
The city of Worcester is selling properties to address Polar Park debt, as revenues generated by development at the home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League) are lower than projected. (more…)
After successful debut, Polar Park improvements already on tap for 2022
After a successful 2021 debut as home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East), city officials and team ownership announced Polar Park improvements for the 2022 MiLB season. (more…)
Lucchino: We had great 2021 at Polar Park, looking already at improvements
Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East) principal owner Larry Lucchino unveiled Polar Park in the midst of the pandemic. Despite that, he views 2021 as a success and is already looking forward to upgrading operations for 2022. (more…)
Massachusetts OKs ballpark fans for 2021 season
The Boston Red Sox and the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East) have been cleared by Gov. Charlie Baker to host a limited number of fans for the 2021 season, as the teams implement COVID-19 mitigation plans. (more…)
Polar Park scoreboards unveiled
The Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are partnering with ANC on the videoboards and displays at Polar Park, the team’s new home opening in 2021. (more…)
Worcester developer recommits to Polar Park plan
A major developer remains committed to a significant investment in the downtown Worcester project featuring Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Polar Park still on schedule; development terms change
Work continues on Polar Park, future home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), but the development surrounding the downtown facility has changed in the face of the current COVID-19 economy. (more…)
Landmark at Polar Park construction: topping-off ceremony
Construction on Polar Park, set to open in 2021 as the home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), hit a major milestone last night when the team and the city of Worcester held the traditional topping-off ceremony. (more…)
Long-term effects of COVID-19: Ballpark debt
Professional baseball may be in a short-term crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down play, but a longer-term problem is looming for ballpark projects dependent on public bonding or related development. (more…)