Tours run daily throughout the year. The plaza also displays pennants for all Astros division & league championships, plus a World Series title, as well as several plaques to commemorate notable Astros and their achievements. The University of Houston–Downtown also holds their commencement ceremony in Minute Maid Park.[65]. There was a mark there until the 2011 season, when the pole was repainted. At the time, Houston, with 17 railways, was considered the main railroad hub of the Southern United States. The MLB Ballpark app is your mobile companion when visiting your favorite Major League Baseball ballparks. Cookie Notice. The ballpark was first named "Enron Field" on April 7, 2000, with naming rights sold to the Houston energy and financial trading company in a 30-year, $100 million deal. Despite Minute Maid Park’s downtown location, driving and parking is the best way to get there. Minute Maid Park Minute Maid Park, previously named The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field, is a ballpark in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States, which opened in 2000 as the home stadium of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. Its debut as a soccer venue happened during the 2006 edition of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. [18] This is also evident by the Seal of Houston, which prominently features a locomotive. [51] This would result in center field dimensions of 436 feet (then the longest in MLB) being reduced to 409 feet. Two more floors were added the following year.[19]. In 2004, the Astros launched Wi-Fi throughout the ballpark, allowing fans to use the Internet while attending a game for a fee. In August 1996, Houston's Union Station received a US$2 million grant from the Texas Transportation Commission for renovation in a separate project. Minute Maid Park - Lot A 982 Hamilton St. Houston, TX 77002, US (713) 259-8700 (713) 659-8312 x5200 (713) 228-2221. more Surface - Covered Lot Minute Maid Park - Lot A. Mix this with better food and drink options and you'll want to sit here every game! The Astros transferred to the American League for the 2013 season, resulting in the, In late October 2017 the Astros hosted three, In late October 2019, the Astros hosted four games of the, This page was last edited on 8 May 2021, at 09:07. The center field fence was to be moved in from 436 feet (133 m) (which from 2000 to 2016 was the longest in baseball) to 409 feet (125 m) from home plate, but the center field renovations were delayed until after the 2016 season, due at least in part to the 2015 playoffs cutting into planned construction time. It is named for beverage brand Minute Maid, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, which acquired naming rights in 2002 for $100 million over 30 years. The train moves along an 800-foot (240 m) length of track on top of the length of the exterior wall beyond left field when the Astros take the field during the first inning, when an Astros player hits a home run, and when the Astros win a game. During its days as Enron Field, it was also dubbed "Ten-Run" or "Home Run" Field due to its cozy left-field dimensions. Without a naming rights agreement in place, the ballpark became officially known as "Astros Field".[42]. [21] Drayton McLane pointed toward Astrodome renovations as necessary saying "It's 30 years old and not a lot of money has been spent to remodel it. After the 2008 season, the Astros' groundskeepers began installing 2.3 acres (9,300 m2) of a new turfgrass playing surface at Minute Maid Park. There is a manually-operated out-of-town scoreboard in left, below the Crawford Boxes. "[22] According to the organization, the team was in danger of being sold to a Virginia businessman who was expected to move the Astros to the Washington D.C. area because of poor revenue. Event date Select Date. Minute Maid Park501 Crawford StreetHouston, Texas, 77002713-259-8000. [50] More than 4,500 US gallons (17,000 l) of paint were used and over 1,000 signs were replaced. The ballpark was built as a replacement for the Astrodome, the first domed sports stadium ever built, which opened in 1965. [84] However, there was never an injury to any player in relation to Tal's Hill.[91]. In honor of longtime Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton, the City of Houston officially renamed a portion of the Ballpark District to the "Hall of Fame District", and the portion of Hamilton Avenue that runs within that district to "Milo Hamilton Way" on April 8, 2009. [86] It was to be replaced with a new seating area and concession stands. Street parking, garage parking, and private lot parking are available, with an estimated 25,000 spots within walking distance to the ballpark. Keeping with the naming conventions from the previous match at Minute Maid Park, the ends were named after Nolan Ryan and José Cruz, two players that have their numbers retired by the Astros. [79] It was created in 2000 when Enron Field (as Minute Maid Park was named at the time) opened with a flagpole on it. Milwaukee Brewers player Richie Sexson once hit a ball off the flagpole. The institution remains in existence today. Minute Maid Park is on Monday March 1, 2021 to Tuesday June 1, 2021. Two days later, Jeff Keppinger hit the left field pole to help the Astros win, 5–0, against the Brewers. It is the home of the Houston Astros that compete in Major League Baseball. Lance Berkman said, "If the ball rolls onto the hill, it's not steep enough to roll back, so you have to go get it. Later that year, Houston's NFL franchise and joint-tenant of the Astrodome, the Houston Oilers, announced they were leaving to Nashville, Tennessee in order to have a new stadium built for the team there. "[25] This plan was considered to be nearly finalized when the Astros and Harris County agreed to a US$250 million county-funded stadium whose overrun costs would be funded by the Astros.[26]. Minute Maid Park is a popular baseball park located in downtown Houston that hosts exciting sporting events, as well as concerts and other major events, throughout the entire year. Minute Maid Park has been called many names throughout its history: Astros Field, The Ballpark at Union Station, and Enron Field. The stadium hosted the first leg of the quarterfinal between Portmore United of Jamaica (the "home" team) and Club América of Mexico.[59]. [16], With an original estimated cost of US$1 million, Union Station was constructed by the American Construction Company for an eventual total of five times that amount. The official MLB Ballpark application perfectly complements and personalizes your trip with digital ticketing functionality, mobile check-in, special offers, rewards and exclusive content. The ring of advertisement screens around the park were replaced in favor of HD ribbon boards.[7]. The stadium design includes a retractable roof, which is nice to have closed on humid, hot days in Houston. In June 2002, the Astros announced they had sold naming rights of the ballpark to locally based Coca-Cola subsidiary Minute Maid for $100 million over 30 years. Get on-the-go testing, vaccinations, and other essential health services, wherever you are. However, the project had to be postponed due to the Astros' unexpected American League Wild Card championship and subsequent postseason appearance, along with the stadium's offseason event schedule. Hitters love how the left field wall is only 315 feet away, and fielders love how natural grass is used instead of turf. Passenger rail declined greatly after World War II, and the last regularly-scheduled train, the Lone Star, moved its service to Houston's current Amtrak station on July 31, 1974. The venue can also play host to large-scale music concerts. This hill has caused some of the most replayed catches in recent baseball history, and plenty of controversy as well. That they can't make a go of it without a new stadium. 2017 (Off season), Originally planned to take place on October 13, but was moved backwards to avoid any potential scheduling conflict with the, On October 9, 2005, Minute Maid Park hosted the then-longest postseason game in, On October 25, 2005, Minute Maid Park hosted the first. See all that Minute Maid Park has to offer! Check out the food listings, seat sections, specialty locations and more at Minute Maid Park. Public transportation allows for accessibility via bus or light rail service. The ceremony was aired as part of a special episode of the talk show on November 21, 2008.[64]. After the Astros reverted to their original colors and logo in 2013, much of Minute Maid Park was repainted to navy and orange from brick red. The station served as the main inter-city passenger terminal for Houston for over seven decades thereafter. [35][36] While the dirt path was not implemented, the flagpole idea became known as "Tal's Hill" and remained a signature feature of the ballpark until 2016. The train is an upscaled replica of the General 4-4-0 and is pulled by a cable which is operated by the driver. [75], The ballpark features 19,201 seats on the lower level,[76] 7,132 seats on the second level,[76] 880 seats on the suite level,[76] and 13,750 seats on the upper level.[76]. Minute Maid Park is more than a venue, it's an experience, and it's the perfect place to host your next meeting or event. Minute Maid Park, previously named The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field, is a ballpark in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States, which opened in 2000 as the home stadium of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The tournament features local schools the University of Houston and Rice University every year, a pair of major conference schools, alternating between Big 12 members University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University, Baylor University and SEC member Texas A&M University, as well as two other teams from around the country. A November referendum was planned for Harris County residents to approve the deal. - via Flickr user Eric Kilby Arriving at Minute Maid Park Alternative/Public Transport to an Astros Game. It is driven by Bobby Vásquez, who goes by the name Bobby Dynamite. However, in 2014, it was ranked the 12th-most batter-friendly ballpark.[46]. [71] Fielding is a challenge there as well, due to the 90-foot (27 m) wide center field incline called Tal's Hill, for former team president Tal Smith, an element taken from Crosley Field and other historic ballparks, and the flagpole in play, an element taken from Yankee Stadium before its remodeling in the mid-'70s and Tiger Stadium among others. [33] Its chairman and 12 other directors were jointly appointed by the Mayor of Houston and Harris County Judge. Ty Wigginton became the third Astro to hit the left field pole on September 16, 2007. Please view the Disclaimer page. Minute Maid is certainly one of the nicest we've visited so far. Looking for specific information about Minute Maid Park? By February 27, the two entities agreed to end the naming rights, and settled with the Astros paying $2.1 million to Enron. In June 1996, University of Houston alumnus, BMC Software and San Diego Padres owner, John J. Moores, who wanted to own the next NFL franchise in Houston, met with Texas State Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr., and other local Hispanic leaders in regard to the future of a football-only Astrodome and a new baseball-only ballpark in Downtown Houston. Minute Maid Park seating charts for all events including . [47] In addition, the ballpark was the first major sports facility to use a separate video board exclusively for closed captioning for the hearing impaired of PA system and video board content, rather than appearing along the bottom of the main board. While primarily a baseball venue, Minute Maid Park can adequately host sports such as soccer and both codes of rugby. As of 2016, Minute Maid Park has a seating capacity of 41,168, which includes 5,197 club seats and 63 luxury suites. Located on the site of the former Union Station, the stadium is located in a busy area, making it hard to find Astros parking spots. Signs with the previous logo and colors were also replaced. In 2017, the park and the entire city suffered from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, which flooded many parts of the city with several feet of rain over four days. Minute Maid Park is located in Downtown Houston in a centralized area of the city, and accessible via a short driving distance on Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway/East Freeway), Interstate 69 (Southwest Freeway/Eastex Freeway), and Interstate 45 (Gulf Freeway/North Freeway). On June 4, 2015, the Astros announced that they would be removing Tal's Hill as part of a $15 million renovation for the 2016 season. It is not large enough to comfortably accommodate American football. Minute Maid [83] The first catch made on Tal's Hill was made by the Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones in 2000 after he had fallen over running up the hill on the previous play. [89], Under the Minute Maid Park ground rules, both Tal's Hill and the flagpole were considered in play. The METRORail light rail system has a station located one block south of Minute Maid Park, Convention District Station, served by the Green and Purple lines. [88] The removal of Tal's Hill was viewed as an example of variations in MLB ballparks being removed for financial gain and also in the pursuit of uniformity in MLB ballpark playing fields. In 2006, the Chick-fil-A cows were unveiled on the foul poles, saying EAT MOR FOWL, and the cows have Astros caps on. Red and orange/beige brick are used throughout which nicely accent the navy/orange team colors. [52] The renovation was completed during the 2016-2017 offseason. [90] The Hill was criticized numerous times owing to the incline having the potential to cause injury to fielders unused to it. The Harris County referendum that took place on November 5, 1996, to help fund the ballpark passed by a narrow margin of 51% to 49%. Ever since 2000 when the stadium opened to immediately rave reviews, Minute Maid Park has been one America’s most loved park’s for baseball. Before it was a ballpark, the west end of Minute Maid Park was Union Station, making a train a very apt addition. 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[27] Plans for the new ballpark's location drastically changed by September mostly in response to Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay's input and pledge to substantially contribute to funding if placed downtown. [87] The removal was scheduled for the end of the 2015 Major League Baseball season; however, the Astros reached the postseason, which delayed the work until after the 2016 season. On April 5, 2010, Opening Day of 2010, Minute Maid Park surpassed its highest attendance total once again by selling 43,836 tickets, 13 more tickets than its previous record. Minute Maid Park 501 Crawford Street Houston, Texas, 77002 713-259-8000. We walked from our hotel, so parking didn't affect us. These seats offer a perfect height above the field for a comfortable view of the game at all times. Minute Maid Park took one element in the local community, Union Station (old train station), and used it as a framework for the entire ballpark, including the roof. [29] In response to the referendum, during the 75th Texas Legislature Texas State Senator John Whitmire of Houston sponsored a bill supported by five of the six area Harris County senators that would create the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. The left-field side of the stadium features a railway as an homage to the site's history. Minute Maid Park is a baseball field located in the heart of Houston, Texas, and was opened to the public in 2000. Finding a parking space in Downtown Houston can be easy and inexpensive when you plan ahead. [45] The long center-field and left-center-field dimensions (before the 2016-17 renovations) neutralized the park, and Minute Maid's batting park factor is consistently very near average. The Astros echoed the Astrodomain location sentiment because they believed construction time would be shorter. Minute Maid Park hosted the 2020 Royal Rumble on January 26, making it the first time it has hosted a WWE pay-per-view event. | No se requiere cita. It is named for beverage b… In 1909, during the time when West End Park was Houston's premier ballpark, the Houston Belt and Terminal Railway Company commissioned the design of a new union station for the city from New York City-based architects Warren and Wetmore. [81] It was named after former Astros President Tal Smith who proposed its inclusion. Seating charts for Houston Astros. Minute Maid Park … Upon a World Series win, as it did in 2017, Queen's We Are the Champions is played over the PA. [92] The Astros returned to Houston on Friday, September 1 to help the initial recovery efforts. [40] Its groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Enron CEO Kenneth Lay, Houston Mayor Bob Lanier, Astros owner Drayton McLane, Harris County Judge Robert Eckles, Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee, and Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Chairman Jack Rains. [73] The hill and flagpole remained in place until the end of the 2016 season.[74]. 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In June 1997, with the ability to create a sports authority signed into law, concurrent votes of the Harris County Commissioners' Court and the Houston City Council to establish the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority on effective September 1, 1997. Official Minute Maid Park Parking Page The official Minute Maid Park Parking page provides details and recommendations for game day parking.. SpotHero Compare parking options near the stadium and make a reservation ahead of time.SpotHero will email you a parking pass and a space will be saved for you at the garage! Comedian Jeffrey Ross served as best man for all 40 couples. In late 1997, it was announced that local Brown & Root would manage construction of the stadium, while Populous with Walter P. Moore would design it. Minute Maid Park Info and Seat Maps, Houston Astros Information, Seating Charts and Tickets Another option depending on which direction you are coming from is the light rail system.Houston's light rail has various park and ride locations where you can park for free or really cheap, and then pay a couple of bucks to ride into downtown. [85] Lance Berkman once said about it: "If the ball rolls onto the hill, it's not steep enough to roll back, so you have to go get it, then there's the chance of running into the flagpole that’s on it and getting hurt. Find it here on our Facts & Figures page. It was completed and opened on March 1, 1911. To enter the park, use the main entrance inside former Houston’s Union Station. There is a nice view of downtown Houston through glass panels on the left field side. As you make your decision to come to a game at Minute Maid Park, please take into consideration these guidelines. Any visit to Houston during baseball season should include a visit to Minute Maid Park to see the Astros. In keeping with this theme while paying homage to its current sponsor, the nickname "The Juice Box" is colloquially used today. [82] The project became known as "Tal's Hill" when architects Populous made designs to facilitate the inclusion of the hill. On May 9, 2015, Canelo Alvarez fought James Kirkland in the first boxing match fought in the stadium. [66] Shane Warne's Warne's Warriors clinched the series 2–0. Additionally, a smaller HD screen was added on the far left field wall. Get a behind the scenes look of Minute Maid Park. [32] The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority would assist in financing for the new ballpark as well as allow for renovation of the Astrodome by allowing for special county-wide taxation of rental cars, tickets, parking, and hotel use. If an Astros player hits the pole, all fans in attendance get a coupon for a free chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A. [30] With companion House Bill 92 authored by Houston-born Representative Kim Brimer voted upon and adopted by both chambers, the authorization for creation of a sports authority was approved. In addition, seating sections 256, 257, and 258 in the outfield mezzanine would be removed. Find your favorite products or explore new ones here! Search event name Clear filters. The ballpark is Houston's first retractable-roofed stadium, and features a natural grass playing field. Although windows in the outfield fence offer a view into and from the bullpen, its entrance is actually built into the side of the Crawford Boxes. for being particularly hitter-friendly down the lines, especially in left field where it is only 315 feet (96 m) to the Crawford Boxes, though the wall there is 19 feet (5.8 m) tall. The largest entrance to the park is inside what was once Houston's Union Station. [48] The Astros also became one of the first to use the new Chemgrass, later known as AstroTurf after its first well-publicized use at the Houston Astrodome in 1966. The Premium Sales Team can be contacted at (713) 259-8350 and PremiumSales@Astros.com. There is an alternative, though, in the form of Houston’s METRORail light rail system. See the seat map with rows, seat views and ratings. If a ball hit the flagpole on the hill and stayed in the field of play, it was in play. The stadium also is the host of the Houston College Classic college baseball tournament, part of the winter fan festival held in February. Minute Maid Park was opened for business in April of 2000, replacing the famous Astrodome as the home of the Houston Astros. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Carlos Lee hit the left field pole on July 28, 2010, giving the Astros an 8–1 win against the Cubs. Both features have been held in equal disdain by center fielders. Minute Maid Park Club Seating Options. The location called for the demolition of several structures of Houston prominence. In June 2015 the Astros announced Tal's Hill would be removed in a major renovation project during the 2015-2016 offseason, to be replaced with additional seating, concessions, and escalators for fans. Statues of longtime Astros players Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio are located in the exterior of the ballpark in a space known as The Plaza at Minute Maid Park. The Run Houston! On November 10, 1977, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. Minute Maid Park - Lot A. [28] It was at this time where the Union Station location was proposed by Lay. We use cookies to provide a personalized site experience. Book your tickets online for Minute Maid Park, Houston: See 3,159 reviews, articles, and 1,287 photos of Minute Maid Park, ranked No.13 on Tripadvisor among 327 attractions in Houston. https://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/ballparks/minute-maid-park The ballpark is Houston's first retractable-roofed stadium, and features a natural grass playing field. The ballpark was named "Enron Field" after a $100 million, 30-year naming rights deal was made with Enron on April 7, 1999.[34]. The visiting team's bullpen is housed entirely in the exterior left field wall, next to the Crawford Boxes, making it one of the few bullpens in Major League ballparks to be completely indoors. Alvarez defeated Kirkland via knockout in the third round. However, Astros management faced a public relations problem when the energy corporation went bankrupt in 2001 due to a financial scandal. Minute Maid Park Parking Find parking now. A concourse above Tal's Hill features the "Phillips 66 Home Run Porch" in left-center field that is over the field of play, and features a classic petrol pump that displays the total number of Astros home runs hit since the park opened. [23] Meanwhile, Harris County Judge Robert Eckels pieced together a plan to build a new ballpark next to the Astrodome in the Astrodomain. Minute Maid Park hosted a cricket match on November 11, 2015, the second in a series of three Cricket All-Stars matches played by retired greats of the game. The design of the new park integrated the former Union Station building's main concourse, reutilizing the space for a clubhouse, cafe, team store, and office space. The skyline view is better when the roof is open. It is Houston's first retractable-roof stadium that features a natural grass playing field. Simply follow these directions. It helps, but there are other things involved."[20]. Kazuo Matsui hit the right field foul pole on August 3, 2009, with a two-run homer in the sixth inning to beat the Giants. An Astros suite in 2019 could range from $4,000 - $7,000 depending on who the Astros are playing and where the suite is located inside Minute Maid Park. The old screen was taken out and replaced by billboards. Fans started an online petition to remove the hill and flagpole, though the petition has since been discontinued. Thanks in part to its design, which includes a retractable roof, a train, and an uphill slope on the playing field, Minute Maid Park is unlike anything you’ve seen before. [87] The groundbreaking on removal took place on October 10, 2016. Getting to Minute Maid Park is easy! Like many Major League parks this year dealing with COVID-19 safety precautions, Minute Maid Park is using reverse ATMs. [49], For the 2011 season, the park added a large Daktronics HD screen nicknamed "El Grande" replacing the original one in right field. Citing a lack of adequate luxury boxes, in October, Astros Vice-President Bob McClaren claimed that renovations to the Astrodome would help increase revenue. Avoid the search later. [80] In 2016, Tal's Hill was leveled in order for the Houston Astros to add a new seating area to center field in place of the hill. To avoid damaging the field while the Astros were in season, the competition fields were built on a stage over the infield dirt between first and third base. Cloverland Park Bessie Swindle Community Center 11800 Scott St., 77047 Nose self-swab | Muestra nasal por sí mismo-May 11-15 | 11-15 de may 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. No appt required. The 2009 season saw the park ranked 24th out of 30 Major League parks in terms of runs scored in the park and ten other ballparks saw more home runs hit. Minute Maid Park Parking Resources. Horace Baldwin Rice's residence and Adath Yeshurun Congregation's synagogue among other structures were removed. Expanded in recent years, it now has a station that serves Minute Maid Park. [44] The dubbing of the park as an extreme hitter-friendly park has been called into question. On January 30, 2017, the stadium hosted Super Bowl Opening Night for Super Bowl LI at nearby NRG Stadium. Taxi cabs and pedicabs are also commonly found near the surrounding ballpark area. Browse Minute Maid products here! [68], On January 26, 2020, the park hosted WWE's pay-per-view Royal Rumble, one of the promotion's four annual flagship professional wrestling events.[69]. [67], From 2017 until 2020, the park will host the final rounds of the Houston leg of the FIRST Championship. Tal's Hill, also called "The Grassy Knoll",[77][78] was a 90-foot (27 m)-wide-30 degree incline in the outfield at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, United States. With over 100 different juice drinks to choose from, Minute Maid is your one-stop-shop for the whole family. In contrast to the ease of hitting a home run to the Crawford Boxes, it was quite difficult to hit a ball out in center field, as the deep-center wall was 436 feet (133 m) from home plate and had held the top spot for active MLB ballparks for the deepest center field of any park in baseball. [38] The electrification of Minute Maid Park's retractable roof was developed by VAHLE, Inc.[39]. [43] Its official name was then changed to "Minute Maid Park". Upon an agreement between all of the leadership entities, the idea of a retractable roof stadium was confirmed for the new ballpark. The hill and the flagpole were scheduled to be removed following the 2015 season,[72] but remained in place due to an unexpected playoff run. Houston Astros interactive seating chart at Minute Maid Park. Minute Maid Park Tickets Information. However, the opening of BBVA Compass Stadium four blocks southeast on Texas Avenue for the MLS's Houston Dynamo in 2012 has effectively made its use for future soccer games moot. Not looking for an event? This site links to authentic resale tickets for all events at the Minute Maid Park. At 54 feet (16 m) high and 124 feet (38 m) wide, it is the fourth largest scoreboard in Major League Baseball, behind T-Mobile Park (home of the Seattle Mariners), Progressive Field (home of the Cleveland Indians), and Kaufmann Stadium (home of the Kansas City Royals). Then there's the chance of running into the flagpole that's on it and getting hurt." [37] A large model train was also included within the park's design as an homage to the station.
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