During construction, a large sinkhole was discovered below the plaza entrance at 15th Street and 3rd Avenue South. The site conditions were repaired under the project's contingency budget, but required a re-routing of sewer lines.
In February, Regions Field's west entrance plaza was chosen as the site for one of five gaslights installed by Alagasco in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the pivotal events in the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama. Eventually, after a closed-door meeting, the Council agreed to pay off the debt in installments scheduled to continue through Opening day for Regions Field took place on April 10 , , with some stadium amenities and work on the 3rd Avenue entranceway still incomplete.
A sellout crowd watched the Barons beat the Mississippi Braves, Nolan Lyda caught the Barons' first home-run ball in Regions Field, which Marcus Semien sent past the left center field wall in the bottom of the fifth. Opening day snafus included long lines at concession stands, some confusion over reserved tickets sold for what turned out to be wheelchair spaces, and an audio glitch during the singing of the National Anthem.
Most fans, however, were impressed and excited about the new facility. On August 20 , the stadium was named "Ballpark of the Year" by Baseballparks. The site's webmaster, Joe Mock, told an interviewer for al. Regions Field is that special. It would have won any year that it would have opened. At the end of the Birmingham Barons season, the park reported a second consecutive year of increased attendance with a total of , fans attending the team's 70 home games, 13 of which were sold out.
In the protective netting along the infield was extended on both the first and third base sides. Jump to: navigation , search. Categories : Regions Field buildings. Navigation menu Personal tools Log in. Namespaces Page Discussion. The SwitchYard on 14th along the first base side of the ballpark under the iconic Birmingham sign is open during all Barons home games and non-gamedays during the season and offseason. Regions Field offers a spacious degree concourse which allows fans to see the action on the field as they move throughout the ballpark.
Regions Field also has a number of group areas perfect for hosting events and parties. The Diamonds Direct Ballroom is a roomy event facility that features views of the playing field, the downtown skyline and Railroad Park while offering year-round access for groups of all sizes. The St. The Regions Field Banquet Hall is a roomy event facility that features views of the playing field, the downtown skyline and Railroad Park while offering year-round access for groups of all sizes.
The Home Run Porch, Concourse Suites and Party Suites are available for nightly rentals and provide you and your guests with a unique vantage point of the action on the field. With a host of modern amenities, Regions Field is the perfect destination for families, groups and businesses alike. Regions Field is located adjacent to the Railroad Park, just south of downtown Birmingham. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new facility on February 2, , and the park celebrated its grand opening on April 10, Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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