Oakland A’s release renderings of potential Las Vegas Strip ballpark
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Oakland Athletics on Friday released the first renderings of the team’s proposed new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip.
Sitting on nine acres at the Tropicana site on the Strip, the A’s say the ballpark will feature a variety of seating options, a partially retractable roof, and a fan capacity of 30,000.
In the release, the A’s said the orientation of the playing surface will allow for the outfield to open to the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard.
A's rendering of potential Las Vegas Strip ballpark (Oakland Athletics)
“The design pays homage to the rich history of the Athletics as well as the unique spirit of Las Vegas,” the team said in a release, adding that the “state-of-the-art” venue will be utilized to host events, concerts and community gatherings.
“From the minute we stepped onto the Tropicana site nearly two years ago, it was immediately obvious what a fantastic fit it would be for a new A’s ballpark in Las Vegas,” said A’s director of design and owner of Schrock KC Architecture, Brad Schrock. “The natural orientation of the ballpark creates not only some of the best views and connection to the Las Vegas skyline from the seating bowl but also opens up the ballpark to the corner in a way that creates opportunities for an amazing energetic public space with open and expansive views into the ballpark.”
Oakland A’s release renderings of potential Las Vegas Strip ballpark (Oakland Athletics)
Nevada Gov. Lombardo on Wednesday announced that a tentative agreement had been met between his office, Nevada lawmakers and the Oakland Athletics organization to bring forward a bill for consideration that would bring Major League Baseball to the Las Vegas Strip.
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Source: Fox 5 Las Vegas
