Surface: Natural Grass
Capacity: 10,300
Dimensions:  Left 320 ft.  Centerfield 400 ft.  Right 320 ft.
Stadium Opened: 2002

Food:

• Burgers, Philly cheese steaks, and fried bologna sandwiches were one of the unique concessions available at the park.
• Variety of hot dogs

 

Parking:

• Since the stadium is located in a downtown area, there are plenty of lots to park in. Prices will vary, just hunt around for the cheapest.

Seating/Stadium Design:

• The gates into the park are garnished with bats and gloves.
• Various statues in and around the park

• "The Roost"- outfield seats attached to an old building which was incorporated into the park. In 2008, ESPN.com voted these seats #1 in the Top Ten Best Minor League Seats. "The Roost" was designed to be reminiscent of Wrigley Field, Camden Yards, and Tiger Stadium.
• Picnic area in outfield concourse

• The kids play area is located behind the batter's eye in centerfield....hidden, where it should be.
• Very large gift shop with a large selection...one of the largest I have seen. The gift shop is also housed in an existing building that was incorporated into the park.

• There is a lower level and club level. The lower level seating bowl could be steeper to improve sightlines.

Atmosphere/Character:

• Usually downtown parks have a lot of character and Fifth Third Field is no exception.

• I am not usually a fan of mascot's, but the Mud Hen's mascot, Muddy is pretty cool. He is a good dancer and is a good entertainer.
• Free programs ("The Muddy Times")

 

Recognition of Team's History and/or Major League Affiliate:

• There is a retired number (1) in the park
• There wasn't as much history as I would have expected for a franchise that has a successful past.

*********Here is a link to a virtual tour of the park.

Overall Rating:

Review based on visit on 8/9/09

 

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