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Welcome to CarMax Park
Welcome to CarMax Park! Richmond’s newest multi-use entertainment venue is the home of Minor League Baseball’s Richmond Flying Squirrels in addition to hundreds of events year-round. A cornerstone of the new Diamond District development, CarMax Park is a uniquely Richmond destination with state-of-the-art amenities. With an abundance of social experiences and family-friendly spaces, there is something for everyone at CarMax Park.
frequently asked questions
Where will CarMax Park be located?
CarMax Park is being built across Avenue of Champions from the Blue Lot, which was formerly the site of a city maintenance facility.
What will be the capacity of CarMax Park?
The exact number of fixed seats is still to be determined, but overall capacity is expected to be similar to the current capacity at The Diamond.
What are some of the features of CarMax Park?
CarMax Park features a 360-degree, wrap-around concourse with distinct experiences and vantage points located throughout, highlighted by a field-level dugout suite that will put fans in closer proximity to home plate than the opposing team. Group and social spaces will span the outfield and include a multi-tiered beer garden – emblematic of neighboring Scott's Addition – in left field and a kids’ zone with adjacent terraced outfield lawn seating in right-center field. The venue will also offer fans several climate-controlled, indoor spaces as well as 20 luxury suites and a corner party suite showcasing views of the downtown Richmond skyline. The playing field will be sunken down so that the main concourse and entrances to the ballpark will be slightly above street level. The facility will also provide a unique destination for conferences, banquets, weddings, and many other functions in addition to Flying Squirrels home games.
Will prices go up at CarMax Park?
The Flying Squirrels remain committed to keeping games an affordable, FUNN, family entertainment option for all. Ticket pricing for more than 45 percent of the main seating bowl will be based on equivalents to 2025 day-of-game pricing at The Diamond.
What will parking be like at CarMax Park?
Initially, many of the current lots around The Diamond will be used for parking, but eventually parking decks will be constructed as part of Phase 2 of the Diamond District development.
Will the Flying Squirrels’ major league affiliate and/or level change as part of the move?
We'll be the San Francisco Giants’ Double-A affiliate for the foreseeable future.
What is the Diamond District?
CarMax Park will be part of an area named the Diamond District. The 67-acre mixed-use development features apartments and affordable housing, hotels, retail stores, restaurants and a public green space.
What will happen to The Diamond once CarMax Park opens?
The Diamond will be razed, and the site will be redeveloped as part of the Diamond District. There will be an opportunity to transfer some of the recent upgrades made at The Diamond to the new ballpark.
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