Aviators Stadium (Rockford, Illinois)
| Former names |
RiverHawks Stadium (2006, 2012) Road Ranger Stadium (2007-2011) |
|---|---|
| Location |
4503 Interstate Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois 61111 |
| Owner | Loves Park, Illinois |
| Capacity | Baseball: 3,279 |
| Field size |
Left - 312' Left-center - 350' Center - 380' Right-center - 350' Right - 312' |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 1, 2004 |
| Opened | May 31, 2006 |
| Architect | Michael Brady |
| Tenants | |
| Rockford Aviators (FL) (2006-present) | |
Aviators Stadium is a stadium in Loves Park, Illinois. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Rockford Aviators minor league baseball team. It opened in 2006. The stadium has 3,279 seats, but can host crowds of over 4,000.[1] It replaced the club's former home, Marinelli Field.
As of 2007, the Rockford College Regents will play their home games at Aviators Stadium. The field also hosts some Illinois High School Association Super Sectional games.
| Events and tenants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Marinelli Field |
Home of the Rockford Aviators 2006 – current |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by Wuerfel Park |
Host of the FL All-Star Game Aviators Stadium 2009 |
Succeeded by Rent One Park |
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Coordinates: 42°19′27″N 88°57′18″W / 42.32417°N 88.95500°W