drone aerials and photos of North Carolina's downtown ballparks

[cityboi]

Looks like we are seeing plenty of development around Durham and Greensboro's ballpark. A downtown ballpark is also in the works for Fayetteville. Raleigh will be the only major city in North Carolina without a downtown ballpark.

Charlotte and Winston-Salem's ballparks both have the same name.

(Durham) Durham Bulls Athletic Park - opened in 1995

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpd718AhRQk

(Greensboro) NewBridge Bank Park - opened in 2005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9dB-7-bfdE

(Winston-Salem) BB&T Ballpark - opened in 2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tV7jDi5S8I

(Charlotte) BB&T Ballpark - opened in 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW4jgL2P4Xs

 

Durham Bulls Athletic Park - Durham

 

 

NewBridge Bank Park - Greensboro

 

 

 

BB&T Ballpark - Winston-Salem

 

 

BB&T Ballpark - Charlotte

 

 

[kermit]

On October 1, 2016 at 2:36 AM, cityboi said:

Raleigh will be the only major city in North Carolina without a downtown ballpark.

There is a reason for the lack of a ballpark in Raleigh. Back in the late 1980s Raleigh attempted to get a minor league tearm but was blocked by some type of exclusive territory rights that were granted to the Bulls (I believe it was 30 miles). My memory of the details is fuzzy, but this was why the 'Raleigh' team ended up in Zebulon (The Carolina Mudcats, RIP) rather than a more central location. I suspect that this rule still exists although I have not heard it discussed recently.

I'll also add that Kannapolis is discussing a 'downtown' ballpark for the Intimidators and I generally consider McCormick field in Asheville to be a downtown park, its walkable but I'll admit this definition is borderline.

[tozmervo]

7 hours ago, kermit said:

There is a reason for the lack of a ballpark in Raleigh. Back in the late 1980s Raleigh attempted to get a minor league tearm but was blocked by some type of exclusive territory rights that were granted to the Bulls (I believe it was 30 miles). My memory of the details is fuzzy, but this was why the 'Raleigh' team ended up in Zebulon (The Carolina Mudcats, RIP) rather than a more central location. I suspect that this rule still exists although I have not heard it discussed recently.

I'll also add that Kannapolis is discussing a 'downtown' ballpark for the Intimidators and I generally consider McCormick field in Asheville to be a downtown park, its walkable but I'll admit this definition is borderline.

There is an active designer RFP out for the Kannapolis stadium, so there is forward movement there.

I really had no idea there was a baseball stadium in Asheville as many times as I've been through there - looking at google streetview I don't feel too bad about it, that stadium has virtually zero presence on the main roads. (I would consider that walkable, though!)

[kermit]

1 hour ago, tozmervo said:

There is an active designer RFP out for the Kannapolis stadium, so there is forward movement there.

I really had no idea there was a baseball stadium in Asheville as many times as I've been through there - looking at google streetview I don't feel too bad about it, that stadium has virtually zero presence on the main roads. (I would consider that walkable, though!)

Asheville is a great place to see a ballgame. Its a legit old-school ballpark (built in the 20s) that feels nicely feels tucked away from the city. As a bonus they have a pretty good beer selection (and craft beer was included in Thirsty Thursdays last season). I highly recommend it!  

[RaleighHeelsfan]

Is there a 30 mile rule for all teams? I would think Kannapolis is within 30 miles of uptown???

About Raleigh...I don't know the reason...But Raleigh is always pro suburbs...Hockey arena for example. Raleigh just sucks.

Plus, wake co took the mud cats from Wilson...always been pissed about that.

[CapeFearRiver10]

Fayetteville, NC Minor League team 2018







Fort Bragg, NC

[cityboi]

On 12/14/2016 at 9:28 PM, CapeFearRiver10 said:

Fayetteville, NC Minor League team 2018







Fort Bragg, NC

Wow that's amazing. Kudos to Fayetteville 

[cityboi]

Here are the latest renderings for Fayetteville's proposed ballpark. It's very impressive and very different. While it will only seat a little over 4,300 people, the stadium has a big league feel with the 6 story development that is a part  of the stadium. 

https://mgtvwncn.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/fayetteville-baseball-stadium-renderings.pdf