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"Ballparks should be happy places." -- Bill Veeck

Recent Visits

Arvest Ballpark, Northwest Arkansas Naturals
There's still an unfinished feel to Arvest Ballpark, the new home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League), but it's not that the Naturals were behind in making sure things worked -- they did, perhaps a little smoother than the average ballpark opening -- as there's an unsettled quality to the area, and we're guessing the ultimate feel of the ballpark will be shaped by what happens in the area. While Arvest Ballpark is certainly worth a visit today -- it's a sleek, modern facility currently somewhat at odds with the surrounding farms -- we're excited to watch how the facility evolves with the rest of the Springdale community.

Tempe Diablo Stadium, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The best ballparks in Arizona for Cactus League baseball are by and large the old ones -- like Scottsdale Stadium, Phoenix Municipal Stadium and Hi Corbett Field. All have been significantly updated through the years, but they still retain a historic charm. Chief among these older ballparks is Tempe Diablo Stadium, currently the spring home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It opened in 1968 and was the spring home of the Seattle Mariners between 1977 and 1993; it was then renovated and then became the spring home of the Angels. When it opened, one of the best things about the ballpark was its scenic location next to the buttes of Tempe; that's still true today despite some dramatic renovations to the ballpark.

Modern Woodmen Park, Quad Cities River Bandits
One of the more notable ballpark transformations in recent years came in Davenport, Iowa, when John O'Donnell Stadium was transformed with a new seating bowl, new protections against potential flooding from the Mississippi River, and a whole lot more. That transformation continues into the 2008 season, when the renamed Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) begin play at the renamed Modern Woodmen Park. It's a fresh start for baseball in the Quad Cities; our story tells you what to expect.

Recent Visits

Features

2008 Ballparks
Billings
Forest City, N.C..
Lehigh Valley
Springdale, Ark.
Southern Maryland
Washington, D.C.

2009 Ballparks
Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte County, Fla.
Columbus, Ohio
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Glendale, Az.
Goodyear, Az.
Kansas City
(renovations)
LSU
Madison, Wis.
(renovations)
New York Mets
New York Yankees
Pensacola, Fla.
Reno
University of North
Carolina
University of South
Carolina
Winston-Salem

2010 Ballparks
Minnesota Twins

2012 Ballparks
Oakland Athletics
Tampa Bay Rays

Ballparks of the Past
Colt Stadium
Crosley Field
Durham Athletic
Park
Ebbets Field
Griffith Stadium
Huntington Avenue
Grounds
Jack Russell
Jarry Park
L.A. Coliseum
Metropolitan
Stadium
Muehlebach Field
Municipal Stadium
(Kansas City)
Sicks' Stadium
Tinker Field
War Memorial
(Greensboro)

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The Last Good Season

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Greenville Bombers / 2006

Opening April 2006

Capacity About 5,000 seats

Suites 18 (including owner's suite)

Architect DLR Group

Ballpark Cost $12-$15 million

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