Arvest Ballpark facts for kids
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 Arvest Ballpark
Location in Arkansas
Arvest Ballpark
Location in the United States
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| Location | 3000 South 56th Street Springdale, Arkansas, 72762 |
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| Coordinates | 36°9′33″N 94°11′42″W / 36.15917°N 94.19500°W |
| Owner | City of Springdale |
| Operator | Rich Baseball Operations |
| Capacity | 7,305 (5,353 fixed seats) |
| Field size | Left Field: 325 feet (99 m) Center Field: 400 feet (122 m) Right Field: 325 feet (99 m) |
| Surface | Patriot bermuda overseeded with rye |
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| Broke ground | February 28, 2007 |
| Opened | April 10, 2008 |
| Construction cost | $50 million ($68 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | Populous |
| Structural engineer | Thornton Tomasetti |
| Services engineer | Henderson Engineers |
| General contractor | Crossland Construction |
| Main contractors | John McBride Construction Company Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Northwest Arkansas Naturals (TL/Double-A Central) (2008–present) | |
Arvest Ballpark is a cool stadium located in Springdale, Arkansas. It's mostly used for baseball games. This ballpark is the home field for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, a team in the Texas League.
The stadium can hold 7,305 people, with 5,353 fixed seats. It first opened its doors in 2008. A company called Populous, based in Kansas City, designed this awesome ballpark. In 2008, baseballparks.com even named Arvest Ballpark the "Ballpark of the Year"!
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History of Arvest Ballpark
Why a New Ballpark Was Needed
Before Arvest Ballpark, there was a team called the Wichita Wranglers. They played in a different stadium that was getting old. Not many people came to their games. Because of this, the team's owner wanted to move them to a new city.
Springdale, Arkansas, wanted to bring a professional baseball team to their town. The city leaders knew they needed a great new stadium. This would make the team happy and attract more fans.
Building the Stadium
The people of Springdale had a special vote on July 11, 2006. They voted to use a small sales tax to pay for building the new ballpark. The idea passed, but it was a very close vote!
Construction on the ballpark started on February 27, 2007. A company called Crossland Construction built it. The stadium was finished in April 2008, ready for baseball season.
On September 10, 2007, a bank called Arvest Bank made a deal. They paid to have the stadium named after them. So, on October 5, 2007, it officially became Arvest Ballpark.
First Game at Arvest Ballpark
The very first game at Arvest Ballpark was on April 10, 2008. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals played against the San Antonio Missions. The stadium was completely full, with 7,820 fans cheering! Even though the Naturals lost that first game 7-1, it was an exciting day for Springdale.
Images for kids
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The Bullpen Cafè at Arvest Ballpark, located beyond left field.
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A view of the field from behind home plate.
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The batting cages where players practice.
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Inside a luxury suite at the ballpark.
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The press box, where reporters cover the games.
