A milestone was celebrated at the Wichita ballpark construction site Wednesday, when a topping out ceremony for the facility took place. (more…)
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Future NBC World Series to be Split Between Ballparks
Future installments of the NBC World Series will not be played entirely at a new Wichita ballpark, as event organizers are making plans for a split-venue arrangement. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Netting Will Extend to Foul Poles
Protective netting will extend to the foul poles at the upcoming Wichita ballpark, set to open in 2020 for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Parking Plan Updated
With the biggest objection to a new Wichita Triple-A ballpark being parking availability, city officials are working to create enough spots in the area — and those plans are changing once again. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Parking Garage Pitched
As planing for a new Wichita ballpark continues, city officials are considering a proposal for a nearby 543-space parking garage and bus station. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Village Plan Released
Wichita’s Ballpark Village Master Plan was released this week, showing some possibilities for how the area surrounding an upcoming ballpark could be reshaped. (more…)
Parking Could be Added for Wichita Ballpark
Additional parking, including a garage and surface lots, could be added to plans for the upcoming Wichita ballpark that will house the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Wichita Riverfront LP Announces Private Development Advisory Board
Wichita Riverfront LP, an entity that will develop an Entertainment Village to complement the upcoming Wichita ballpark, has announced the formation of its Private Development Advisory Board. (more…)
Wichita Works to Build Ballpark Parking Plan
Planning for a new Wichita ballpark has included plenty of questions about parking, but city officials are hoping a mixture of spaces within the surrounding area will offset any challenges. (more…)
Wichita to Narrow Boulevard Around New Ballpark
In a move intended to make the area more walkable, the Wichita City Council has voted to narrow a boulevard where it will pass the upcoming Wichita ballpark. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Hyped in Home Plate Ceremony
Wichita’s upcoming Pacific Coast League ballpark came into focus on Thursday, when officials gathered for the placing of a ceremonial home plate at the facility’s site. (more…)
Updated Wichita Ballpark Renderings Released
Updated Wichita ballpark renderings have been released, reflecting some adjustments made to the facility as work continues to meet a planned 2020 opening. (more…)
Wichita Approves Scaled-Back Land Deal for Ballpark Development
A scaled-back proposal to sell four acres of land for $4, to be used for ballpark development by a group that includes the owners of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), was approved yesterday by the Wichita City Council. (more…)