Few ballparks embody their surroundings as well as loanDepot Park. Its’ contemporary architecture and retractable roof design break away from the retro-style of previous ballparks. Build on the site of the famed Orange Bowl in the Little Havana section of Miami with view of downtown,
Ballpark Nerd Rank: 23
Opened: 2012 Capacity: 36,472
Schedule and Promotions
Seating Chart, Ticket Prices & Ballpark Nerd Recommendations
Getting to the Park
Address: 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125
Ballpark Nerd recommends researching Little Havana before making your way to Marlins Park which is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Most fans drive to the game, if you do make sure you purchase parking prior to the game. Public transit options include Metrorail Express Shuttle, Bus and Tri-Rail Connections. [Read more…]
April 28, 2012: Miami, Florida
There are few instances in my life where procrastination has paid off. Waiting five years to share my Marlins Park experience is one of them. On Friday August 11th, Jeffrey Loria agreed to sell the Marlins to an investment group led by Bruce Sherman and former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter for $1.2 billion. Loria became owner of the Marlins after selling the Montreal Expos to MLB for $120 million. After landing the Marlins, Loria continued his questionable business practices by threatening to move the Marlins while investing very little on the field. Despite the nefarious nature of both strategies, they paid off. The Marlins won the 2003 World Series behind a number of young, cost-controlled stars, and in 2012 Loria opened Marlins Park. [Read more…]
