The Ballpark at America First Square

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The Ballpark
at America First Square
The Ballpark at America First Square
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South Jordan
Location within the United States
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South Jordan
Location within Utah
Former namesDaybreak Field
at America First Square
(planning/construction stage)
Address11111 Ballpark Drive
Location South Jordan, Utah, U.S.
Coordinates 40°32′59″N112°01′21″W / 40.5497°N 112.0225°W / 40.5497; -112.0225
Elevation4,900 feet (1,490 m) AMSL
OwnerMiller Sports + Entertainment [1]
Capacity 6,500 (fixed seating) [1]
8,000 (including berm seating) [1]
Field sizeLeft field: 345 ft (105 m)
Center field: 420 ft (128 m)
Right field: 345 ft (105 m) [2]
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Broke ground October 19, 2023 [3]
OpenedApril 8, 2025 [4]
Tenants
Salt Lake Bees (PCL) 2025–present

The Ballpark at America First Square is a baseball stadium in the western United States, located in South Jordan, Utah, a suburb southwest of Salt Lake City. Opened in spring 2025, [1] it is the home of the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees of the Pacific Coast League.

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Design and construction

In May 2023, Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) released renderings of The Ballpark at America First Square. The stadium was designed by HOK and was built by Okland Construction. [5]

The Ballpark was designed to meet the requirements of major league teams. Its design includes a 12,000-square-foot (1,100 m2) clubhouse, training and player development areas, and multiple batting cages. [5] It is the home of the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees of the Pacific Coast League. [4] The ballpark replaced the Bees' former home, Smith's Ballpark, where the team has played since its founding in 1994. [6]

By October 17, 2024, the playing grass was fully installed. [7] The right and left field walls are 345 feet (105 m) away from the home plate as measured along the foul line, and the distance from home to the center field wall is 420 feet (128 m). The diamond is oriented east to provide a view of the Wasatch Mountains, [2] and the approximate elevation at street level is 4,900 feet (1,490 m) above sea level.

The Ballpark is smaller than the Bees' former home stadium with a seating capacity of 8,000; Smith's Ballpark is roughly double this amount. The Ballpark also has a much heavier emphasis on premium seating. [8]

The area immediately surrounding the stadium is dedicated to the construction of 900 apartments, 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2) of office space, and 75,000 sq ft (7,000 m2) of retail space. [9]

The Ballpark includes better facilities for players compared to Smith's Ballpark. There are two batting cages for each team and both male and female locker rooms for umpires and coaches. [10]

Transportation

The Utah Transit Authority built the South Jordan Downtown station on the TRAX Red Line to serve the stadium. The City of South Jordan, the Utah Department of Transportation, and the Larry H. Miller Company aim to reduce the impact of the stadium on local traffic. Access points are being constructed to allow cars to enter the stadium's parking lot from Mountain View Corridor. Texas U-turns will allow drivers to make a U-turn without having to pass through intersections with traffic lights. Trails are planned to encourage access via foot and bicycle. [11]

Ownership

The stadium is a privately funded venture by Miller Sports + Entertainment, owners of the Bees, and the cost of the stadium was $140 million. [1] It is part of a larger mixed-use entertainment district within the master-planned Daybreak community, which is expected to take more than 15 years to complete. [12] [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 McCormick, Bret (May 30, 2024). "Miller Sports + Entertainment unveils renderings for Salt Lake City ballpark". Sports Business Journals. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Williams, Carter (October 16, 2024). "Daybreak now has its field. Here's what fans will see when the Bees start playing". KSL.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ Williams, Carter (October 19, 2023). "Play ball! Salt Lake Bees break ground on new stadium and Downtown Daybreak". KSL-TV . Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Reichard, Kevin (October 23, 2023). "Salt Lake Bees break ground on new 2025 Downtown Daybreak ballpark". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  5. 1 2 McCormick, Bret (May 30, 2024). "Miller Sports + Entertainment unveils renderings for Salt Lake City ballpark". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ Williams, Carter (January 17, 2023). "Bees plan move to Daybreak; Salt Lake City seeks to 'reimagine' Smith's Ballpark". KSL-TV. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ https://www.milb.com/salt-lake/news/the-grass-is-greener-at-the-ballpark
  8. ↑ Larson, Andy (January 27, 2025). "Salt Lake Bees ticket prices will be very different at their new stadium". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  9. 1 2 McCormick, Bret (May 30, 2024). "Miller Sports + Entertainment unveils renderings for Salt Lake City ballpark". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  10. ↑ Larsen, Andy (April 8, 2025). "Take a look inside Utah's new baseball stadium". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  11. ↑ Franchi, John (November 19, 2024). "How officials are working to limit traffic impacts of the new Daybreak Ballpark". www.fox13now.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  12. ↑ Jennings, Aubree B. (October 19, 2023). "Crews break ground on new Salt Lake Bees ballpark in Daybreak". KTVX . Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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