Coca-Cola Park (Allentown) facts for kids
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| Location | 1050 Iron Pigs Way Allentown, Pennsylvania United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°37′34″N 75°27′9″W / 40.62611°N 75.45250°W |
| Public transit |  LANTA bus: 102 (at Union Boulevard) |
| Owner | Lehigh County |
| Operator | Lehigh County/L.V. Baseball LP. |
| Capacity | 10,178 (8,278 seats) |
| Field size | Left field: 323 ft (98 m) Left-center field: 374 ft (114 m) Deep left-center: 387 ft (118 m) Left of center field: 409 ft (125 m) Center field: 400 ft (120 m) Right of center field: 398 ft (121 m) Right-center field: 369 ft (112 m) Right field: 325 ft (99 m) |
| Surface | Kentucky Bluegrass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | September 6, 2006 |
| Opened | March 30, 2008 |
| Construction cost | $50.25 million ($68.3 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | Populous |
| Structural engineer | Brinjac Engineering, Inc. |
| Services engineer | Brinjac Engineering, Inc. |
| General contractor | Alvin H. Butz Inc. |
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| Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL/Triple-A East) 2008–present | |
Coca-Cola Park is a cool baseball stadium in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It's located in the Lehigh Valley area. This park is the home field for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. They are a Triple-A level Minor League Baseball team. The IronPigs are connected to the Philadelphia Phillies.
The stadium can hold up to 10,178 fans. This includes special areas like the Capital BlueCross Lawn. It cost about $50.25 million to build. The stadium is named Coca-Cola Park because Coca-Cola helped pay for it. This naming deal happened on March 7, 2007.
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What's Inside Coca-Cola Park?
Coca-Cola Park has many fun features for fans. It's designed to make watching a game exciting.
Team Store and Social Spots
The stadium has the Majestic Clubhouse. This is where you can find all the team's clothes and gear. The Bud Light Trough is a special area behind the right field wall. Here, fans can stand, hang out, and watch the game. Many food stands and shops use a fun "pig" theme.
Food and Fun Areas
The PPL Picnic Patio is next to left field. It offers buffet-style food. Groups can book this area for their outings. The stadium's club level has an indoor walkway. This leads to club seats, private suites, and two PenTeleData Party Porches.
Special Seating and Kids' Zone
The VIP Dugout Suites are right behind home plate. They give you a unique view of the game. The LVHN Children's Hospital KidsZone is a free playground. Kids can also play games like speed pitch and go on slides. In 2012, the Capital Blue Tiki Terrace was added in left field. It has group seating, tables, and a bar for all fans.
Scoreboard and Seating Options
The stadium can hold 10,178 people. This includes 8,278 seats and space for 1,900 fans on a grassy hill. There is one main scoreboard. It has a large high-definition video screen. There is also a long LED ribbon board. A classic Coca-Cola bottle on the scoreboard launches fireworks when a run is scored! Coca-Cola Park offers many types of seating. You can sit on grass, picnic benches, or regular fold-down seats. There are also standing room areas.
The stadium cost $50.25 million to build. This was only a little more than planned. It makes Coca-Cola Park one of the more expensive minor league fields in the U.S.
Stadium History and Design
Work on the new ballpark began on September 6, 2006. It was finished in February 2008. Coca-Cola Park was built on land that used to belong to LSI Corporation.
Field Dimensions
The field size and wall heights are very similar to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- Left field is 323 feet to the foul pole.
- Center field is 400 feet.
- Right field is 325 feet to the foul pole.
Other Local Stadiums
Coca-Cola Park is Allentown's newest stadium. But it's not the biggest. That title belongs to J. Birney Crum Stadium. It can hold over 15,000 people. It's the second-largest outdoor high school stadium in Pennsylvania.
Unique Entrance Layout
The main entrance at Coca-Cola Park is a bit different. It's on the right field side. Most ballparks have their main entrance behind home plate. However, fans with club seating tickets have a special entrance behind home plate.
Famous Visitors and Events
On July 2, 2008, musician John Mayer visited a game. He even caught a foul ball! He signed the ball, and it's now in the team store.
The park hosted its first big non-sporting event on July 14, 2009. It was a concert with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp. Over 10,000 people came to the show. Because it was so popular, the park might host more concerts in the future.
In 2010, the stadium hosted the Triple-A All-Star Game. The International League All-Stars won that game. In 2020, the park was used as a training site for the Phillies. This happened when the COVID-19 pandemic affected baseball seasons.
Ticket Prices at Coca-Cola Park
Tickets for games at Coca-Cola Park are usually cheaper than at major league stadiums. Here are some examples of ticket prices:
- Capital Blue Cross Oasis "Island": $64 per game (includes four tickets, a half-table, and wait service).
- Hot Corner: $21 per game.
- Club Level: $18 per game ($16 if bought early).
- Field Level: $13 per game ($11 if bought early).
- Bacon Strip: $11 per game.
- Pig Pen (added in 2015): $21 per game ($18 if bought early).
- General Admission Value: $11 per game (includes a ticket and $5 to spend on food or merchandise).
- General Admission: $8 per game.
General Admission tickets let you access areas like the Capital BlueCross Lawn. You can also visit the Bud Light Trough and the Capital Blue Cross Tiki Terrace Bar.
Getting to Coca-Cola Park
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The stadium is on the east side of Allentown. It's close to two buildings owned by LSI Corporation. The eastern part of American Parkway leads to the stadium's main entrance.
Road Access
U.S. Route 22 is a main road in the Lehigh Valley. It helps visitors from outside the area get to the park. Local roads like Union Boulevard and Airport Road also lead to the stadium.
Parking
There are several parking lots at the stadium. Parking costs $5.
