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Year Opened 1997 Current Team Affiliate League Capacity My Grades Photos taken in 2000 |
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Jupiter, Florida |
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| Roger Dean Stadium is the spring home of the Marlins and Cardinals as well as serving as the home for two Florida State League teams (the Jupiter Hammerheads and the Palm Beach Cardinals). It is not identical to all the other new parks that are being built. The concourse area is located beneath the seating and is not within view of the playing field. Also, there are only a couple of luxury boxes. The location of the park is a bit strange as it has been built in the middle of a complex that will eventually consist of condos and shopping centers. It was the first building to be constructed in the complex. The exterior of the park is beautifully landscaped with palm trees and features a nice red brick facade. The backdrop in both left and right field are the clubhouses. I was able to take in a couple spring training games here in 2000. It is certainly a comfortable place to see a game. But my biggest impression of the place was how expensive everything was. Parking and programs were both $5. Tickets were $15. Compared to other spring training facilities, Jupiter is way off. Maybe it's because the Cardinals train here and they think they can charge whatever they want for people to see McGwire. But I could go to Busch Stadium and see him for cheaper than in Jupiter. Despite the outrageous prices, Roger Dean Stadium is still one of the better Spring Training ballparks. |
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