Lake Olmstead Stadium
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| Lake Olmstead Stadium | |
|---|---|
| Location |
78 Milledge Road Augusta, GA 30904 United States |
| Broke ground | September 7, 1994[1] |
| Opened | April 10, 1995[2] |
| Owner | City of Augusta |
| Operator | Ripken Baseball, Inc. |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction cost |
$3 million ($4.6 million in 2014 dollars[ 1]) |
| Architect | Woodhurst Architects |
| Structural engineer | Cranston Engineering Group P.C.[3] |
| General contractor | R. W. Allen & Associates[4] |
| Capacity | 4,822 |
| Field dimensions |
Left Field: 330 ft Center Field: 400 ft Right Field: 330 ft |
| Tenants | |
| Augusta Greenjackets (1994-present) | |
Lake Olmstead Stadium is a stadium in Augusta, Georgia, USA. It was built in 1995 and can hold 4,822 people. The stadium also serves as an outdoor-arena style event venue.
It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Augusta GreenJackets minor league baseball team.
Bob Dylan performed at the stadium during his 2006 North American Tour on August 17, 2006.[5]
References
- ↑ "Fans Seek Stadium Souvenirs". The Augusta Chronicle. September 7, 1994. pp. 6A.
- ↑ Batten, Sammy (April 10, 1995). "Greenjackets Sweep Generals". Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ↑ "Athletic and Recreational Facilities". Cranston Engineering Group. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Joint Resolution Public Facilities Amendment Heaton Stadium". City of Augusta, GA. September 7, 1994. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ↑ Uhles, Steven (August 25, 2006). "Pop Rocks: Baseball Stadium Is Perfect for Shows". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
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Coordinates: 33°29′42″N 82°0′2″W / 33.49500°N 82.00056°W
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