Our Major/Minor: Heartland, scheduled from June 8-14, will feature seven games involving 13 major and minor league teams and three museum tours spread out across four states. We will visit three major league parks: Great American Ball Park, Comerica Park and Progressive Field. Here is a look at what you might explore while you’re there.
GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK
Year Built: Broke ground August 1, 2000. Opened March 31, 2003.
Number of Seats: 42,319
The Stats:
- On January 23, 2013, the park was chosen to host the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
- Home of the Cincinnati Reds
What should fans make sure they do or see when visiting the park? Visit the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum.
Special Features
- Cincinnati Sportservice – Delaware North Companies
- Riverfront Club
- Rose Garden
- The Gap
Historic Value: This park opened in 2003, replacing Cinergy Field (formerly Riverfront Stadium), which had been the Reds’ home field from June 1970 to 2002.
What can you walk to in the neighborhood?
- CRAVE Restaurant Cincinnati
- Holy Grail Tavern & Grille
- Toby Keith’s
COMERICA PARK
Year Built: Broke ground October 29, 1997. Opened April 11, 2000.
Number of Seats: 41,681
The Stats: Home of the Detroit Tigers
What should fans make sure they do or see when visiting the park?
- Ford Field
- Detroit Zoo
- Michigan Science Center
- Fox Theatre
Special Features
- Big Cat Food Court
- Comerica Carousel
- Tiger Den Lounge
- Beer Hall
- Fly Ball Ferris Wheel
- Walk of Fame
- Tiger Club
- Blue Moon Brewhouse
Historic Value:
- Replaced Tiger Stadium in 2000
- Surrounded by historic churches, including St. John’s Episcopal Church and Central United Methodist Church
What can you walk to in the neighborhood?
- The D Shop
- Grand Circus Park
- Detroit Athletics Club
- Benihana
- Mario’s
- Hockeytown Cafe
PROGRESSIVE FIELD
Year Built: 1994 (construction began 1992)
Number of Seats: 43,345
The Stats: This field was ranked as Major League Baseball’s best ballpark in 2008 by Sports Illustrated. Record Attendance is 45,274.
What should fans make sure they do or see when visiting the park?
- Indians Hall of Fame
- Heritage Park
Special Features
- Terrace Club, a glass-enclosed, multi-level restaurant
- Budweiser Patio, a buffet eatery
- Kids Clubhouse, play area with arts and crafts for kids, and windows looking out onto field
Historic Value
- Home of the Cleveland Indians
- Originally called Jacobs Field until 2008
What can you walk to in the neighborhood?
- Restaurants
- Armory Museum
- Quicken Loans Arena