In 2017, the team moved to the newly constructed SunTrust Park (now called Truist Park), located in nearby Cobb County. There are a couple of Philly cheese steak carts around the park, but other than that, it really is the bare minimum of what you would expect. This is Georgia State Stadium, home of the Georgia State Panthers. The Stadium was built new for the 1996 Summer Olympics and then partly torn down convert it into Turner stadium. Note that I will not take off any points for this, as itcould just be because Ive been here so many times. Turner Field was a baseball stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia. Turner Field featured multiple premium seating areas and suites. Replacing an earlier version made of various pieces of baseball equipment, the new bottle featured a HD display around the label, as well as LED lighting. Despite criticism in most areas, the Braves deserve unqualified credit for their superior attention to team history. WebBuilt by TREI in 2007, Turner South Chino is second only to Turner Fairfield Ranch for Class A dock-high industrial property in the west Inland Empire. [21] On August 13, 2015, the Braves officially gave notice to the city of Atlanta and Fulton County that the team would not exercise the option to extend their lease at Turner Field and would vacate the stadium by December 31, 2016, allowing the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority to move forward with any redevelopment plans. Starrs, Chris. Game two was played the next day before an audience of 51,226, and the Yankees won again, seven to two, en route to a four-game sweep of the series. This level featured multiple VIP suites that could be purchased for individual games and used for party-style affairs, among other events. The first Braves game in the stadium, which was converted into a baseball-only facility after the Olympics, took place on April 4, 1997. With rapidly changing technology, its average today. Being in the middle of nowhere is one thing, but being in a raunchy area with no attractions is another. Its hard to find a metropolis more characterless and derivative than Atlanta. New St. Croix River Hounds ballpark, 2025 Ballparks Starting pitcher Greg Maddux pitched a complete game, giving up only one run and leading the Braves to a 21 victory. After the poor aesthetics, dismal location, lack of character, and a bad food variety (even with the improvements in 2013), its an uphill battle. Just imagine if I didnt reward or even criticized the Braves for their effort. Plant estimates that capital maintenance costs at SunTrust Park will be no more than $80 million after 30 years less than half of the $150 million in capital maintenance needed for Turner Field after 17 years. Turner Field was a relatively new facility, being younger than 14 of Major League Baseball's other 29 stadiums at the time of the Braves' last game there. [13] In addition, team VP for business operations Mike Plant said the site "doesn't match up with where the majority of our fans come from", as the stadium is near some of Atlanta's poorest neighborhoods. Despite being closed from the action, the main concourse completely encircles the field. But upper deck seats lack cup holders and club seats are not padded, both of which (but mainly the former) are unacceptable, and put the score below the average of 3.5. Whether it is through highlighting the surroundings, using contextual building materials, or serving regional food options, pretty much every ballpark gives a somewhat local vibe. Units range from 14,000 to 43,900 square feet. As for the faade itself, theres not much to say. The Atlanta Braves' Move To Cobb County Is About Race, Not Duke leaps 10 spots up to No. 10 in new D1Baseball Top 25 The numbers were on display at the Monument Grove section of the ballpark, as well as on display inside the actual stadium.