Oaks Update Recreation Park Renovation Plans
Published on January 11, 2007 under California League (CalL1)
Visalia Rawhide News Release
VISALIA, CA - After months of intense design work, the Visalia Oaks unveiled revised plans for the two phase $5 million dollar renovation project to Recreation Park. Before Opening Day 2007, the Oaks will add two unique group and hospitality areas and upgrade existing infrastructure. The second, significantly more extensive phase of the renovation, will be ready for Opening Day 2008. The second part of the project will entail modifying and expanding the grandstand, and building a new rightfield entrance and concourse replete with a number of fan amenities.
Fans will be impressed by the Oaks improvements for Opening Day 2007. The current plan calls for a groundbreaking in early February on two innovative group entertainment areas: a nestled Dugout Suite and Hot Corner Lounge. The Dugout Suite will be a third dugout, in addition to the two provided for the teams on the field, and will provide fans with an exciting, up-close, "players' eye view" of the game. The Hot Corner Lounge will adjoin the Dugout Suite and will provide an intimate group experience for groups of 50-100. Both areas will be available for nightly rentals starting immediately. Other improvements for fans include renovations to the restroom and concession facilities and a planned Kids' Play Area. Oaks players will also play under an improved, brighter lighting system, on a new playing surface and enjoy enjoy a new weight room.
The final phase of the renovations will break ground in September 2007 to be completed for Opening Day 2008. The grandstand behind home plate will be rearranged and expanded to include enclosed luxury suites, a full shade canopy, and a brand new, state-of-the-art press box. The main entrance to the ballpark, with a dramatic two part spiral staircase will move to the right field corner and will lead to a new concourse. Several new structures, a VIP hospitality lounge, new restrooms, new concession and merchandise stands, and additional chair back seating, will sit alongside the rightfield concourse. The area beneath the souvenir shop will become the new home of the Oaks administrative offices and a large ticketing center. A grassy berm will wrap around the right field corner providing a prime destination for fans to sit on beach towels while watching the games. The Ballpark will slightly expand its footprint into Recreation Park in adding a new fan pool and kids play area in rightfield. Fans will also find a large parking lot for their convenience beyond the right field wall.
The Ballpark Renovation Plans were principally prepared by Tom Larimer for Fehlman Labarre Architecture. Larimer was pleased by the cooperation among the major partners, "The Ballclub, the City and I have all been on the same page in trying to create an intimate, fan-friendly environment." Architectural renderings of the improvements to Recreation Park are attached.
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