Sprindale Minor League Sports Complex and Minor League Baseball Stadium

[Mith242]

You can't built a major league park for that.

I'm assuming rather than San Francisco we're talking about the Oakland A's new park in Fremont, Cisco Field. It will seat 35,000 and cost $400-500 million.

[masons_dad1]

You can't built a major league park for that.

I'm assuming rather than San Francisco we're talking about the Oakland A's new park in Fremont, Cisco Field. It will seat 35,000 and cost $400-500 million.

[Aporkalypse]

Oh hell! My bad... the ballpark I'm referring to is in Frisco, Tx, not "San Frisco"!

It's called Dr. Pepper Ballpark. Here's the link to what kind of ballpark $22 Mil will build: Wikipedia.org: Dr. Pepper Ballpark

[mcheiss]

Ah, yeah. That makes sense.

I've been to that AA park and it's really nice, much nicer than it looks like the new parks in Springdale and NLR will be. Perhaps it's just the lower cost of construction materials when it was built. It's simply gorgeous. All of the signage, etc makes it look like it was built circa 1900.

[Thia]

Ah, yeah. That makes sense.

I've been to that AA park and it's really nice, much nicer than it looks like the new parks in Springdale and NLR will be. Perhaps it's just the lower cost of construction materials when it was built. It's simply gorgeous. All of the signage, etc makes it look like it was built circa 1900.

[Mith242]

I thought the Dr Pepper park in Frisco, TX was very nice and very comfortable. I hope Springdale's is as nice whatever style it is.

[mcheiss]

I just found out that the stadium is suppose to have picnic style seating along the grassy area in the outfields.

[masons_dad1]

I just found out that the stadium is suppose to have picnic style seating along the grassy area in the outfields.

[mcheiss]

Sounds cool. Are we talking picnic tables or just grass for people to sit on?

[mcheiss]

I just found a new website dedicated to the ballpark. There isn't much on the site, but I think it will be continously updated.

Sprindale Wranglers

[KJW]

I just found a new website dedicated to the ballpark. There isn't much on the site, but I think it will be continously updated.

Sprindale Wranglers

[Mith242]

KNWA said that construction on the stadium will start next month.

[slyder1]

KNWA said that construction on the stadium will start next month.

[Mith242]

It looks like they are still planning on building the chicken houses. IMO that is one ugly design but either way this will be a great asset to NWA. Who knows they might change the design or come up with much better renders...

[Mith242]

Okay let's see if I can get some activity going while Matt and Mike are busy elsewhere. More info is slowly coming out on the stadium. I think most of us have heard a nature theme will be used. There's talk of using a lot of lumber and stone. They're also trying to keep that area as untouched as possible. But they will have to fill in a pond that will eventually be the outfield. Not sure when more renderings will be released. Sounds like they'll try to finalize the renderings later this month.

[mcheiss]

Picnic seating was confirmed as well for the outfield areas of the stadium, which is awesome news.

It also looks like a ramp will be placed in the stadium for concerts. And we already thought we had enough concert venues for NWA.

[Mith242]

Picnic seating was confirmed as well for the outfield areas of the stadium, which is awesome news.

It also looks like a ramp will be placed in the stadium for concerts. And we already thought we had enough concert venues for NWA.

[Aporkalypse]

Picnic seating was confirmed as well for the outfield areas of the stadium, which is awesome news.

It also looks like a ramp will be placed in the stadium for concerts. And we already thought we had enough concert venues for NWA.

[mcheiss]

They also mentioned there will be areas of the stadium where alcohol is not allowed. I've never heard of that at a minor league stadium but obviously that's a nod to Floyd and the First Baptist crowd.

[Mith242]

Yeah something else I forgot to mention. I agree, obviously something for First Baptist. I've also looked around on the internet but still not seeing any new renderings out yet.

[KJW]

They also mentioned there will be areas of the stadium where alcohol is not allowed. I've never heard of that at a minor league stadium but obviously that's a nod to Floyd and the First Baptist crowd.

[Mith242]

Not a bad idea for this stadium at all, IMO.

[Aporkalypse]

It's not really. But for some reason it irks me a bit. Guess it's because I'm not Baptist. I was raised Lutheran and we don't have any problems with drinking, as long as it's done in moderation. Just like most other things. Even food works that way. But anyway, having a 'family-oriented' area probably isn't a bad idea. Although I haven't heard of too many problems in other sports arenas/fields having kids around.

[Mith242]

It's just going to hurt concessions which is what Springdale actually makes their money back on since ticket sales mostly will go to the Riches. On the surface it doesn't sound bad but it all depends on how the seating's arranged. Most adults that go to minor league baseball games want to have a beer. It can get a bit dull otherwise and games at Ray Winder never got "rowdy".

[masons_dad1]

They're probably talking about a family section where alcohol won't be permitted. I like the idea as I'd hate to have some guy sitting behind us with beer breath yelling and spitting over my son. I like a beer too and if I want one I'll just have to enjoy it at the concession area or the bar. Most likely there will be a restaurant/bar overlooking the the ball field.