Silver Cross Field

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Silver Cross Field

Location	One Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet, Illinois 60432
Broke ground	March 7, 2001
Opened	June 6, 2002
Owner	City of Joliet
Surface	Sod
Construction cost	$27 million USD
Architect	Sink Combs Dethlefs
Tenants	Joliet Jackhammers (NL) (2002-present)
Capacity	Baseball: 6,016
Field dimensions	Left - 330' Center-field - 400' Right - 327'

Silver Cross Field is a baseball field located in Joliet, Illinois. The stadium was built in 2002 and holds 6,016 people. It is the home of the Joliet JackHammers. The naming rights of the stadium are held by Silver Cross Hospitals.

[edit] Stadium

The Stadium has two levels, the main level and a second level of suites. The main seating area runs from first to third base and there are about 20 rows. There is a general admission lawn area where people may bring folding chairs or blankets. There are no outfield seats. There is a concourse that goes completely around the field but the concourse in the right field is behind the fence and one cannot see the field from this area.

[edit] Transportation

There are many ways to get to the ballpark. There are two commuter rail lines that intersect just outside the main entrance to the ballpark. Because it is located in downtown Joliet there is a lot of free parking near the stadium. There are also bus lines near the stadium.