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Dow Diamond Named 'Michigan's Best Ballpark'

June 29, 2012 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


MIDLAND, Mich. - In mid-June, Stadium Journey published a list 'Ranking the Ballparks in the State of Michigan' and out of the 11 parks considered, Dow Diamond was crowned as the #1 park in the state, beating out other minor league venues, Division I college parks, and even the Major League home of the Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park.

"It is an honor to be named 'Michigan's Best'," Loons President and General Manager Paul Barbeau said. "We take pride in making Dow Diamond a venue for affordable family entertainment as well as an ideal environment for minor league player development. Stadium Journey's recognition is a credit to all the Loons fans, partners and staff who have helped make Dow Diamond such an impressive venue."

Within the park's specific review, Dow Diamond received an overall score of 4.4 stars out of 5 and earned its highest marks in the Food & Beverage, Atmosphere, Access, and Return on Investment categories. The review praises the park as 'one of the best, if not THE best minor league ballpark in baseball...beautiful, ideally located, comfortable, and unique...one of the jewels of the minor league baseball world.'

Stadium Journey (stadiumjourney.com) is a web venture with the goal to become a world-class community resource for sports fans, built around optimizing the experience of attending live sporting events. The venture has a network of about 50 regional correspondents, both domestic and international, who provide tips and information through reviews of pro and college sports stadiums.

For Stadium Journey's 'Ranking the Ballparks in the State of Michigan' visit n. Dow Diamond's individual review can be found at http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/dow-diamond-s216.

The Loons are a sixth-year Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and in the middle of their 5th Anniversary Celebration, which kicked off in August 2011 and will continue throughout the 2012 season. For more information about the Loons and Dow Diamond, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.

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