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The Ballpark in Arlington

Facts and Figures on The Ballpark in Arlington
The Ballpark in Arlington is the name of the baseball stadium that serves as the home field of the American League's Texas Rangers. The stadium is the centerpiece of an entertainment complex. Here are some interesting facts and figures about The Ballpark in Arlington:

• Location: 1000 Ballpark Way (I-30 at Hwy. 157)
• Event and Ticket Information: (817) 273-5100
• Tour Information: (817) 273-5098

• Opened April 11, 1994

• Seating for 49,292

• Cost - $190 million

• Open-air, natural grass, baseball-only facility

• Made of Texas pink granite, 840,000 "Ranger Red" bricks and "Sunset Red" granite along lower arches

• 35 cast-stone steer heads and 21 cast-stone stars in facade

• Massive 4 x 19-foot architectural frieze sculptures adorn the facade and depict scenes from Texas history, including a cattle drive; The Alamo; Texas Rangers calling for volunteers; oil wells; two baseball scenes; and Houston's NASA

• 67 sepia-toned murals, 10 x 9 feet, depicting baseball's greatest players in familiar poses - located outside the 122 luxury suite bays; players honored include Joe Dimaggio, Babe Ruth, Cy Young and Hank Aaron; only non-Hall of Fame player honored is Nolan Ryan

Facade of The Ballpark in Arlington

The Ballpark in Arlington Amenities
• Two game suites for meetings

• Diamond Club, for meetings, luncheons, banquets

• Casey's meeting room that can be rented out for special events

• Vandergriff Plaza, located behind center field, for outdoor receptions

• Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, seating for 1,500, opened Sept. '94

• Upper and lower concourses for receptions, special events

• Friday's Front Row Sports Grill, located in home-run porch (right field)

• Friday's Grand Slam Gallery, holds up to 50 people for meetings, receptions

• Sports Legacy - The Gallery of Sports Art, featuring original artwork

• 75 concessions in ballpark, serving Caesar salad, Tex-Mex, shrimp cocktail, pizza, and much more in addition to traditional baseball fare

• Legends of the Game Baseball Museum (opened February 11, 1995)

• Learning Center with 250-seat auditorium (opened June 2, 1995)

• Two man-made lakes stocked with catfish - fishing allowed (opened spring 1996)

• Shops and restaurants along the lakes (TBD)

• Walking trails

• 20,000-seat amphitheatre for concerts (TBD)

Information provided by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau

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