The Los Angeles Dodgers have unveiled plans for a $100 million facelift at Dodger Stadium. Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers have unveiled plans for a $100 million facelift at Dodger Stadium. Read more
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Dodger Stadium completed $100 million of enhancements ahead of its 52nd season in the iconic stadium. Dodger President and CEO Stan Kasten said:
The upgrades were designed with particular emphasis on the Top Deck and Reserve levels and outfield pavilions that had been essentially untouched since the stadium first opened. Our goal is to provide the most pleasurable experience from the time fans arrive at the stadium until the time they depart, ideally after a Dodger victory.
We are confident our fans will be delighted with what they experience at the stadium this season. We look forward to receiving feedback from our fans as we continue to work diligently to enhance their experience.
The project was overseen by Janet Marie Smith, Senior VP of Planning and Development, whose work on previous ballparks is recognised in Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Hunt Construction Group served as the construction manager for the renovations.
As part of the upgrades, the Dodgers are going green, instituting many measures toward being energy efficient. Included in the construction was installation of new water valves, low-flush fixtures, waterless urinals, hand-driers to eliminate paper waste, automatic faucets to control water flow and new power and lighting energy-efficient systems.
The Dodgers increased the number of positions for wheelchair patrons on the Loge, Reserve and Top Deck levels. Each position has a companion seat and is positioned so these patrons have improved views of the game, even if someone stands up in front of them.
The team is adding fan services representatives on all levels as part of its commitment to providing the best customer service in sports.
Many of the Dodgers’ historical items will be displayed for the first time. Fans will be able to enjoy Dodger memorabilia and artifacts such as MVP awards, Cy Young awards and Gold Gloves awarded to Dodgers. Some items are on display during games and others will be available during daily tours of the stadium.
A new retail store was created at the Top of the Park location behind home plate. It will be open daily, along with the Top of the Park ticket office. Tours of Dodger Stadium will be conducted daily from this location. A second retail store, along with new concessions, has been constructed on the Reserve level on the third base side.
The footprint of the Dodgers’ clubhouse doubled in size and the training room and indoor batting cage was enhanced. An indoor batting cage for visiting teams also was created, so they won’t have to share the Dodgers’ indoor cage.
New signage around the stadium is patterned after original drawings consulted in the Walter O’Malley archives.
Upgrades and amenities include:
The LA Times has been tracking the upgrade.