Marlins Park
Miami's retractable-roof ballpark, home of the Marlins since 2012.
via Wikipedia: LoanDepot Park · see source
LoanDepot Park (officially stylized as loanDepot park, and named Marlins Park until 2021) is a retractable roof stadium located in Miami, Florida, United States. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins. It is located on 17 acres (6.9 ha) on the site of the former Miami Orange Bowl in Little Havana about 2 miles (3 km) west of Downtown Miami. Construction was completed in March 2012 for that year's season.
Lore & Background
LoanDepot Park was LEED certified as the greenest MLB park in 2012. The building is the sixth MLB stadium to have a retractable roof. With a seating capacity of 37,442, it is the third-smallest stadium in Major League Baseball by official capacity, and the smallest by actual capacity. The facility hosted a second-round pool of the 2013 World Baseball Classic, a first-round pool of the 2017 World Baseball Classic, the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and the championship game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, as well as the host of the semifinal and championship games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The park also hosts soccer matches, fundraising galas, and other events during the winter. It also hosted the Miami Beach Bowl from 2014 through 2016. The stadium is designed in a neomodern form of baseball architecture.
Reader's Guide
LoanDepot Park is located on 17 acres (6.9 ha) on the site of the former Miami Orange Bowl in Little Havana about 2 miles (3 km) west of Downtown Miami. The stadium has a retractable roof and a seating capacity of 37,442.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different names this stadium has held?
It opened as Marlins Park in 2012 and has carried the LoanDepot Park name since 2021.
When was the facility first opened for play?
The ballpark officially replaced Joe Robbie Stadium and welcomed its first fans during the 2012 Major League Baseball season.
Who was responsible for the stadium's design architecture?
The firm Populous created the modern layout that emphasizes blending baseball with the vibrant energy of South Florida.
Where is the team's home field located geographically?
You can find this iconic venue in Miami, Florida, where it serves as a central hub for the franchise and local community.
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