Jump to content

Dunkin' Park: Difference between revisions

Edit links
Coordinates: 41°46′17″N 72°40′26″W / 41.77139°N 72.67389°W / 41.77139; -72.67389
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
SFaraci10 (talk | contribs)
187 edits
m v2.05 - autofix / Fix errors for CW project (Link equal to linktext)
 
(45 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 2: Line 2:
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Dunkin' Donuts Park
| stadium_name = Dunkin' Park
| nickname =
| nickname =
| logo_image = DD Park.PNG
| logo_image = DD Park.PNG
| logo_size = 150px
| logo_size = 170px
| image = [[File:Yard Goats vs. Fightin Phils - August 20, 2017.png|260px]]
| image = [[File:Yard Goats vs. Fightin Phils - August 20, 2017.png|260px]]
| address = 1214 Main Street
| address = 1214 Main Street
Line 14: Line 14:
| closed =
| closed =
| demolished =
| demolished =
| former names = Dunkin' Donuts Park (2017–2022)
| owner = [[Hartford, Connecticut|City of Hartford]]
| owner = [[Hartford, Connecticut|City of Hartford]]
| operator = Hartford Stadium Authority
| operator = Hartford Stadium Authority
| publictransit = {{bus icon}} [[File:CTtransit logo.png|16px|link=Connecticut Transit Hartford]] 40, 42, 44, 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, Dash
| surface = Grass<ref>{{cite web |title=Hartford Yard Goats to Play at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford in 2016|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150610&content_id=129785592&fext=.jsp&vkey=pr_t538&sid=t538|work=Hartford Yard Goats|publisher=[[Minor League Baseball]]|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref>
| surface = Grass<ref>{{cite web |title=Hartford Yard Goats to Play at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford in 2016|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150610&content_id=129785592&fext=.jsp&vkey=pr_t538&sid=t538|work=Hartford Yard Goats|publisher=[[Minor League Baseball]]|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref>
| construction_cost = [[United States dollar|$]]56 million (approx.)
| construction_cost = [[United States dollar|$]]56 million (approx.)
Line 22: Line 24:
| structural engineer =
| structural engineer =
| services engineer = BVH Integrated Services, PC<ref>{{cite web |title=Building an Urban, Fan-Friendly Ballpark|url=http://www.bvhis.com/hartford-baseball-stadium.html|website= BVH Integrated Services, PC|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref>
| services engineer = BVH Integrated Services, PC<ref>{{cite web |title=Building an Urban, Fan-Friendly Ballpark|url=http://www.bvhis.com/hartford-baseball-stadium.html|website= BVH Integrated Services, PC|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref>
| general_contractor = Centerplan Construction Company<br>Whiting-Turner
| general_contractor = Centerplan Construction Company<br>[[Whiting-Turner]]
| tenants = [[Hartford Yard Goats]] ([[Eastern League (1938–present)|EL]]/[[Double-A Northeast]]) (2017–present)<br>[[Hartford Hawks baseball|Hartford Hawks]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]])<br>[[UConn Huskies baseball|UConn Huskies]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]])
| tenants = [[Hartford Yard Goats]] ([[Eastern League (1938–present)|EL]]/[[Double-A Northeast]]) (2017–present)<br>[[Hartford Hawks baseball]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]) (select games) <br>[[UConn Huskies baseball]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]) (select games)
| seating_capacity = 6,121<ref name="BASEBALLPARKS">{{cite web|last1=Mock|first1=Joe|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park|url=http://www.baseballparks.com/indepth/dunkin-donuts-park/|website=BaseballParks.com|publisher=Grand Slam Enterprises, Inc.|access-date=September 22, 2017}}</ref>
| seating_capacity = 6,121<ref name="BASEBALLPARKS">{{cite web|last1=Mock|first1=Joe|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park|url=http://www.baseballparks.com/indepth/dunkin-donuts-park/|website=BaseballParks.com|publisher=Grand Slam Enterprises, Inc.|access-date=September 22, 2017}}</ref>
| record_attendance = 6,850 (April 13, 2017)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Spedden|first1=Zach|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park / Hartford Yard Goats|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2017/04/17/dunkin-donuts-park-hartford-yard-goats/|access-date=May 30, 2017|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=April 17, 2017}}</ref>{{Dubious|Capacity and record attendance figures|reason=This source doesn't say it was a record|date=September 2017}}
| record_attendance = 6,850 (April 13, 2017)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Spedden|first1=Zach|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park / Hartford Yard Goats|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2017/04/17/dunkin-donuts-park-hartford-yard-goats/|access-date=May 30, 2017|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=April 17, 2017}}</ref>{{Dubious|Capacity and record attendance figures|reason=This source doesn't say it was a record|date=September 2017}}
| dimensions =Left Field: {{convert|325|ft|m}}<br>Left Center: {{convert|357|ft|m}}<br>Center Field: {{convert|400|ft|m}}<br>Right Center: {{convert|350|ft|m}}<br>Right Field: {{convert|308|ft|m}}<ref name="BASEBALLPARKS"/>
| dimensions =Left Field: {{convert|325|ft|m}}<br>Left Center: {{convert|357|ft|m}}<br>Center Field: {{convert|400|ft|m}}<br>Right Center: {{convert|350|ft|m}}<br>Right Field: {{convert|308|ft|m}}<ref name="BASEBALLPARKS" />
}}
}}
⚫
'''Dunkin' Park''' is a 6,121-seat [[baseball park]] in [[Hartford, Connecticut]]. It is the home field of the [[Hartford Yard Goats]] of the [[Eastern League (1938–present)|Eastern League]]. The stadium has a total capacity of 6,850 people, including standing room, which was reached numerous times during its inaugural season of 2017. It was planned to open for the 2016 season on April 7, but numerous constructions delays postponed this opening and forced the Yard Goats to play the entire season on the road. The stadium opened in time for the team's 2017 home opener on April 13.<ref name=ZSpedden>{{cite web|last=Spedden|first=Zach|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park Aims for April 13 Debut|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2016/12/21/dunkin-donuts-park-aims-for-april-13-opener/|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=December 21, 2016|access-date=December 21, 2016}}</ref>


⚫
[[Dunkin']] purchased the naming rights for the stadium for an undisclosed amount. The stadium initially maintained the Dunkin' Donuts name and branding after the company rebranded as Dunkin'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dunkin' Donuts Sign, Giant Coffee Cup Come Down at Home of Yard Goats |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/yard-goats/dunkin-donuts-sign-giant-coffee-cup-come-down-at-home-of-yard-goats/2965624/ |access-date=February 3, 2023 |work=[[NBC Connecticut]] |date=January 31, 2023}}</ref> The ballpark was supposed to be part of a larger $400&nbsp;million redevelopment plan called [[Downtown North Historic District (Hartford, Connecticut)|Downtown North]] (DoNo).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spanos|first1=Angelica|title=Hartford Will Pay $3.7 Mil Per Year For Ballpark, If Approved|url=http://foxct.com/2014/09/09/hartford-will-pay-3-7-mil-for-ballpark-annually/|work=[[Fox CT]]|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=June 15, 2015}}</ref> DoNo would have included a {{convert|50000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} supermarket, the relocated Thomas Hooker Brewing Company, housing, retail, and restaurants. In December 2015 it was also announced that the development would include the first [[Hard Rock Hotel]] in New England. These plans were eventually scrapped.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gosselin|first1=Kenneth R.|last2=Carlesso|first2=Jenna|last3=Goode|first3=Steven|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park May Be Ready, But Area Development Has Stalled|url=http://www.courant.com/business/hc-ballpark-downtown-north-future-20170406-story.html|access-date=February 4, 2018|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 9, 2017}}</ref> Dunkin' Park was voted as Ballpark Digest's best minor league ballpark among Double-A facilities in both 2017 and 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=Best of the Ballparks 2018, Double-A: Dunkin' Donuts Park |url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2018/06/20/best-of-the-ballparks-2018-double-a-dunkin-donuts-park/ |work=Ballpark Digest |publisher=August Publications |access-date=June 27, 2018 |date=June 20, 2018}}</ref>
⚫
'''Dunkin' Donuts Park''' is a 6,121-seat [[baseball park]] in [[Hartford, Connecticut]]. It is the home field of the [[Hartford Yard Goats]] of the [[Eastern League (1938–present)|Eastern League]]. The stadium has a total capacity of 6,850 people, including standing room, which was reached numerous times during its inaugural season of 2017. It was planned to open for the 2016 season on April 7, but numerous constructions delays postponed this opening and forced the Yard Goats to play the entire season on the road. The stadium opened in time for the team's 2017 home opener on April 13.<ref name=ZSpedden>{{cite web|last=Spedden|first=Zach|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park Aims for April 13 Debut|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2016/12/21/dunkin-donuts-park-aims-for-april-13-opener/|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=December 21, 2016|access-date=December 21, 2016}}</ref>

⚫
[[Dunkin' Donuts]] purchased the naming rights for the stadium for an undisclosed amount. The stadium has maintained the Dunkin’ Donuts name and branding after the company rebranded as Dunkin’. The ballpark is part of a larger $400&nbsp;million redevelopment plan called [[Downtown North Historic District (Hartford, Connecticut)|Downtown North]] (DoNo).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spanos|first1=Angelica|title=Hartford Will Pay $3.7 Mil Per Year For Ballpark, If Approved|url=http://foxct.com/2014/09/09/hartford-will-pay-3-7-mil-for-ballpark-annually/|work=[[Fox CT]]|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=June 15, 2015}}</ref> DoNo will include a {{convert|50000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} supermarket, the relocated Thomas Hooker Brewing Company, housing, retail, and restaurants. In December 2015 it was also announced that the development would include the first [[Hard Rock Hotel]] in New England. These plans were eventually scrapped.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gosselin|first1=Kenneth R.|last2=Carlesso|first2=Jenna|last3=Goode|first3=Steven|title=Dunkin' Donuts Park May Be Ready, But Area Development Has Stalled|url=http://www.courant.com/business/hc-ballpark-downtown-north-future-20170406-story.html|access-date=February 4, 2018|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 9, 2017}}</ref> Dunkin' Donuts Park was voted as Ballpark Digest's best minor league ballpark among Double-A facilities in both 2017 and 2018.<ref>{{cite web |author=Ballpark Digest editors |title=Best of the Ballparks 2018, Double-A: Dunkin' Donuts Park |url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2018/06/20/best-of-the-ballparks-2018-double-a-dunkin-donuts-park/ |work=Ballpark Digest |publisher=August Publications |access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref>


==Construction delays==
==Construction delays==
In December 2015, it was reported that the project was $10 million over budget and the park might not be ready for opening day on April 7, 2016. In January 2016, it was confirmed that the [[Hartford Yard Goats]] would play their first month of the season on the road because the developers and the [[Hartford, Connecticut|City of Hartford]] could not reach an agreement on how to solve the budget shortfall and finish construction on time.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yard Goats' Opening Day In Doubt With Hartford, Developer At Impasse|first1=Steven|last1=Goode|first2=Kenneth R.|last2=Gosselin|url=http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hartford-cityline/hc-hartford-yard-goats-stadium-showdown-developers-0106-20160105-story.html|newspaper=Hartford Courant|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 5, 2016}}</ref>
In December 2015, it was reported that the project was $10 million over budget and the park might not be ready for opening day on April 7, 2016. In January 2016, it was confirmed that the [[Hartford Yard Goats]] would play their first month of the season on the road because the developers and the [[Hartford, Connecticut|City of Hartford]] could not reach an agreement on how to solve the budget shortfall and finish construction on time.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yard Goats' Opening Day In Doubt With Hartford, Developer At Impasse|first1=Steven|last1=Goode|first2=Kenneth R.|last2=Gosselin|url=http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hartford-cityline/hc-hartford-yard-goats-stadium-showdown-developers-0106-20160105-story.html|newspaper=Hartford Courant|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 5, 2016}}</ref>


Owing to numerous additional delays during the winter and spring of 2016, new target dates, at first May 17 and later May 31, were set as Opening Day for the Yard Goats at Dunkin' Donuts Park, but work again was not complete on the ballpark in time for the team to move in. Yard Goats home games between May 17 and June 5 were moved to [[Senator Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium|Dodd Stadium]] in Norwich, Connecticut, a 45-minute drive southeast of Hartford. The Yard Goats returned to playing all games on the road in mid-June, when Dodd Stadium's primary tenant, the [[Connecticut Tigers]] of the New York-Penn League, began their season. Hartford's home series scheduled for June 14–16 was moved to the visiting team's ballpark in [[Reading, Pennsylvania]], home of the [[Reading Fightin Phils]]. Later, it was announced the Yard Goats' first game in the new park would be on June 21.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yard Goats Deal Would Have Stadium Ready June 21; Hartford, Team, Developer All Kick In Millions|first1=Kenneth R.|last1=Gosselin|first2=Steven|last2=Goode|first3=Jenna|last3=Carlesso|url=http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-hartford-yard-goats-agreement-0114-20160120-story.html|newspaper=Hartford Courant|date=January 20, 2016|access-date=January 20, 2016}}</ref>
Owing to numerous additional delays during the winter and spring of 2016, new target dates, at first May 17 and later May 31, were set as Opening Day for the Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park, but work again was not complete on the ballpark in time for the team to move in. Yard Goats home games between May 17 and June 5 were moved to [[Senator Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium|Dodd Stadium]] in Norwich, Connecticut, a 45-minute drive southeast of Hartford. The Yard Goats returned to playing all games on the road in mid-June, when Dodd Stadium's primary tenant, the [[Connecticut Tigers]] of the New York-Penn League, began their season. Hartford's home series scheduled for June 14–16 was moved to the visiting team's ballpark in [[Reading, Pennsylvania]], home of the [[Reading Fightin Phils]]. Later, it was announced the Yard Goats' first game in the new park would be on June 21.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yard Goats Deal Would Have Stadium Ready June 21; Hartford, Team, Developer All Kick In Millions|first1=Kenneth R.|last1=Gosselin|first2=Steven|last2=Goode|first3=Jenna|last3=Carlesso|url=http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-hartford-yard-goats-agreement-0114-20160120-story.html|newspaper=Hartford Courant|date=January 20, 2016|access-date=January 20, 2016}}</ref>


On June 6, 2016, the city terminated its contract with developer Centerplan, after Centerplan estimated that it could be another 60 days before the ballpark is complete. With no developer or contractor, the club began the process of moving games to alternate locations for games in July and August; some games were scheduled to be played on the road, with others moved to neutral sites.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hartford Stadium Authority Cancels Contract with Developer|first1=Zach|last1=Spedden|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2016/06/06/hartford-stadium-authority-cancels-contract-with-developer/|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=June 6, 2016|access-date=July 29, 2016}}</ref>
On June 6, 2016, the city terminated its contract with developer Centerplan, after Centerplan estimated that it could be another 60 days before the ballpark is complete. With no developer or contractor, the club began the process of moving games to alternate locations for games in July and August; some games were scheduled to be played on the road, with others moved to neutral sites.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hartford Stadium Authority Cancels Contract with Developer|first1=Zach|last1=Spedden|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2016/06/06/hartford-stadium-authority-cancels-contract-with-developer/|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=June 6, 2016|access-date=July 29, 2016}}</ref>


In July, it was announced that the entire 2016 season would be played on the road and that the owners might relocate the franchise if Hartford did not complete the stadium in time for 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yard Goats Bring up Possibility of Leaving Hartford|first1=Zach|last1=Spedden|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2016/07/27/yard-goats-bring-up-possibility-of-leaving-hartford/|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=July 28, 2016|access-date=July 29, 2016}}</ref> After the city called an insurance bond with Arch Insurance, the firm hired Whiting-Turner to complete construction. Work resumed in October 2016, and the new developer completed the ballpark to be ready for the team's 2017 home opener on April 13.<ref name=ZSpedden/>
In July, it was announced that the entire 2016 season would be played on the road and that the owners might relocate the franchise if Hartford did not complete the stadium in time for 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yard Goats Bring up Possibility of Leaving Hartford|first1=Zach|last1=Spedden|url=http://ballparkdigest.com/2016/07/27/yard-goats-bring-up-possibility-of-leaving-hartford/|work=Ballpark Digest|publisher=August Publications|date=July 28, 2016|access-date=July 29, 2016}}</ref> After the city called an insurance bond with Arch Insurance, the firm hired [[Whiting-Turner]] to complete construction. Work resumed in October 2016, and the new developer completed the ballpark to be ready for the team's 2017 home opener on April 13.<ref name=ZSpedden/>


The original developers sued the City of Hartford over their terminated contract, seeking $90 million in damages. In July 2019 a jury ruled against the contractor, awarding the city $335,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Spedden |first1=Zach |title=Jury Rules in Hartford's Favor in Legal Challenge Over Dunkin' Donuts Park |url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/07/02/jury-rules-in-hartfords-favor-in-legal-challenge-over-dunkin-donuts-park/ |access-date=July 2, 2019 |work=Ballpark Digest |publisher=August Publications |date=July 2, 2019}}</ref>
The original developers sued the City of Hartford over their terminated contract, seeking $90 million in damages. In July 2019 a jury ruled against the contractor, awarding the city $335,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Spedden |first1=Zach |title=Jury Rules in Hartford's Favor in Legal Challenge Over Dunkin' Park |url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/07/02/jury-rules-in-hartfords-favor-in-legal-challenge-over-dunkin-donuts-park/ |access-date=July 2, 2019 |work=Ballpark Digest |publisher=August Publications |date=July 2, 2019}}</ref>


==Opening==
==Opening==


Following the completion of the park, it was announced the Yard Goats' 2017 home opener on April 13 against the [[New Hampshire Fisher Cats]] would be the first game in the new stadium. Tickets for Opening Night sold out within 30 minutes of sales being open to the general public.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yard Goats Sold Out for Home Opener at Dunkin' Donuts Park |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Hartford-Yard-Goats-Sold-Out-for-Home-Opener-at-Dunkin-Donuts-Park-416129383.html |access-date=June 27, 2018 |work=[[NBC Connecticut]] |date=March 14, 2017 |quote=all remaining seats for the highly-anticipated game sold out within 30 minutes.}}</ref> However, it was later announced that the stadium would have a "soft launch" on April 11 for a [[college baseball]] game between [[Quinnipiac Bobcats baseball|Quinnipiac]] and the [[Hartford Hawks baseball|University of Hartford Hawks]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/yard-goats/hc-yard-goats-college-opener-0404-20170404-story.html|title=Hartford, Quinnipiac Will Play At Dunkin' Donuts Park On April 11|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 4, 2017}}</ref> Hartford defeated Quinnipiac 6–4 before a crowd of 2,910 fans.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/yard-goats/hc-uhart-quinnipiac-baseball-dunkin-opener-0412-20170411-story.html|title=Hartford Defeats Quinnipiac In First Baseball Game At Dunkin' Donuts Park|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 11, 2017}}</ref> Two days later, New Hampshire defeated the Yard Goats 7–2 to officially open the ballpark.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Amore|first1=Dom|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/yard-goats/hc-yard-goats-game-story-0414-20170413-story.html|title=Yard Goats Lose Home Opener 7-2|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 13, 2017}}</ref>
Following the completion of the park, it was announced the Yard Goats' 2017 home opener on April 13 against the [[New Hampshire Fisher Cats]] would be the first game in the new stadium. Tickets for Opening Night sold out within 30 minutes of sales being open to the general public.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yard Goats Sold Out for Home Opener at Dunkin' Donuts Park |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Hartford-Yard-Goats-Sold-Out-for-Home-Opener-at-Dunkin-Donuts-Park-416129383.html |access-date=June 27, 2018 |work=[[NBC Connecticut]] |date=March 14, 2017 |quote=all remaining seats for the highly-anticipated game sold out within 30 minutes.}}</ref> However, it was later announced that the stadium would have a "soft launch" on April 11 for a [[college baseball]] game between [[Quinnipiac Bobcats baseball|Quinnipiac]] and the [[Hartford Hawks baseball|University of Hartford Hawks]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/yard-goats/hc-yard-goats-college-opener-0404-20170404-story.html|title=Hartford, Quinnipiac Will Play At Dunkin' Donuts Park On April 11|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 4, 2017}}</ref> Hartford defeated Quinnipiac 6–4 before a crowd of 2,910 fans.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/yard-goats/hc-uhart-quinnipiac-baseball-dunkin-opener-0412-20170411-story.html|title=Hartford Defeats Quinnipiac In First Baseball Game At Dunkin' Donuts Park|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 11, 2017|access-date=May 26, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921052320/http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/yard-goats/hc-uhart-quinnipiac-baseball-dunkin-opener-0412-20170411-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two days later, New Hampshire defeated the Yard Goats 7–2 to officially open the ballpark.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Amore|first1=Dom|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/yard-goats/hc-yard-goats-game-story-0414-20170413-story.html|title=Yard Goats Lose Home Opener 7-2|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 13, 2017}}</ref>
[[File:DD Park.jpg|thumb|318x318px|The exterior of Dunkin' Donuts Park in 2017]]
[[File:DD Park.jpg|thumb|318x318px|The exterior of Dunkin' Park in 2017]]


==Other uses==
==Other uses==
===College baseball===
===College baseball===
On May 18, 2017, [[UConn Huskies baseball|UConn baseball]] played their first game at Dunkin' Donuts Park, defeating [[East Carolina Pirates baseball|East Carolina]] 6–0.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Connolly|first1=Daniel|title=UConn Baseball's Trip to Dunkin' Donuts Park a Resounding Success|url=https://www.theuconnblog.com/2017/5/19/15663280/uconn-baseballs-trip-to-dunkin-donuts-park-a-resounding-success|access-date=January 23, 2018|work=The UConn Blog ([[SB Nation]])|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|date=May 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Amore|first1=Dom|title=UConn's Cate Shines In Bright Lights At Dunkin' Donuts Park|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/hc-uconn-baseball-game-ecu-0519-20170518-story.html|access-date=January 23, 2018|work=Hartford Courant|date=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The Hartford Hawks and UConn Baseball used the venue for four home games each in 2018,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Amore|first1=Dom|title=UConn Baseball Coach Jim Penders Shares Another Big Moment With George Springer|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/hc-sp-uconn-baseball-0124-story.html|access-date=January 23, 2018|work=Hartford Courant|date=January 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Doubleheader">{{cite web|title=Baseball Moves March 31 Doubleheader to Dunkin' Donuts Park|url=https://www.hartfordhawks.com/news/2018/3/16/baseball-moves-march-31-doubleheader-to-dunkin-donuts-park.aspx|access-date=April 19, 2018|website=hartfordhawks.com|publisher=[[Hartford Hawks|University of Hartford Athletics]]|date=March 16, 2018}}</ref> with UConn appearing five times (once as Hartford's guest).<ref name="Doubleheader" /> In 2019, UConn scheduled four home games at the park and Hartford scheduled three, with the [[Central Connecticut Blue Devils baseball|Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils]] being one of the Hawks' opponents.<ref>{{cite news |title=Three Local College Baseball Teams to Play Games at Dunkin' Donuts Park |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Three-Local-College-Baseball-Teams-to-Play-at-Dunkin-Donuts-Park-UConn-University-of-Hartford-Central-Connecticut-State-University-506158131.html |access-date=May 14, 2019 |work=[[NBC Connecticut]] |date=February 21, 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
On May 18, 2017, [[UConn Huskies baseball|UConn baseball]] played their first game at Dunkin' Park, defeating [[East Carolina Pirates baseball|East Carolina]] 6–0.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Connolly|first1=Daniel|title=UConn Baseball's Trip to Dunkin' Donuts Park a Resounding Success|url=https://www.theuconnblog.com/2017/5/19/15663280/uconn-baseballs-trip-to-dunkin-donuts-park-a-resounding-success|access-date=January 23, 2018|work=The UConn Blog ([[SB Nation]])|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|date=May 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Amore|first1=Dom|title=UConn's Cate Shines In Bright Lights At Dunkin' Donuts Park|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/hc-uconn-baseball-game-ecu-0519-20170518-story.html|access-date=January 23, 2018|work=Hartford Courant|date=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The Hartford Hawks and UConn Baseball used the venue for four home games each in 2018,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Amore|first1=Dom|title=UConn Baseball Coach Jim Penders Shares Another Big Moment With George Springer|url=http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/hc-sp-uconn-baseball-0124-story.html|access-date=January 23, 2018|work=Hartford Courant|date=January 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Doubleheader">{{cite web|title=Baseball Moves March 31 Doubleheader to Dunkin' Donuts Park|url=https://www.hartfordhawks.com/news/2018/3/16/baseball-moves-march-31-doubleheader-to-dunkin-donuts-park.aspx|access-date=April 19, 2018|website=hartfordhawks.com|publisher=[[Hartford Hawks|University of Hartford Athletics]]|date=March 16, 2018}}</ref> with UConn appearing five times (once as Hartford's guest).<ref name="Doubleheader" /> In 2019, UConn scheduled four home games at the park and Hartford scheduled three, with the [[Central Connecticut Blue Devils baseball|Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils]] being one of the Hawks' opponents.<ref>{{cite news |title=Three Local College Baseball Teams to Play Games at Dunkin' Donuts Park |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Three-Local-College-Baseball-Teams-to-Play-at-Dunkin-Donuts-Park-UConn-University-of-Hartford-Central-Connecticut-State-University-506158131.html |access-date=May 14, 2019 |work=[[NBC Connecticut]] |date=February 21, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Dunkin Park hosted six collegiate baseball games, including UConn against [[UMBC Retrievers baseball|UMBC]], Central Connecticut, and [[Yale Bulldogs baseball|Yale]].<ref>{{cite news |title=2023 College Games |url= https://www.milb.com/hartford/ballpark/college-games |access-date=April 30, 2023 |work=[[Hartford Yard Goats]] |date=March 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Some other matchups included Yale against [[Hartford Hawks baseball|Hartford]], [[University of Saint Joseph (Connecticut)|Saint Joseph]] against [[Westfield State University|Westfield State]], and Central Connecticut versus [[Quinnipiac Bobcats baseball|Quinnipiac]].


===Cape Cod Baseball League===
===Cape Cod Baseball League===
The [[Cape Cod Baseball League]] played their first game in Connecticut when the [[Wareham Gatemen]] played against the [[Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox]] on July 24, 2018 at the park.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cape Cod Baseball League Coming to Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford in July |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Cape-Cod-Baseball-League-Coming-to-Dunkin-Donuts-Park-in-Hartford-in-July-482680421.html |work=[[NBC Connecticut]] |access-date=May 15, 2018 |date=May 15, 2018}}</ref> The Gatemen defeated the Red Sox 10–4 in front of an attendance of 376.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox vs. Wareham Gatemen - Cape Cod Baseball League - boxscore |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/boxscore.html?gameid=460723 |access-date=May 23, 2019 |work=Pointstreak Sports Technologies}}</ref> The same two teams will play a second game at Dunkin' Donuts Park on July 23, 2019.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Connecticut Cape Cod Classic Returns to Dunkin' Donuts Park on July 23rd |url=https://www.milb.com/hartford/news/connecticut-cape-cod-classic-returns-to-dunkin-donuts-park-on-july-23rd/c-304896448 |access-date=May 14, 2019 |work=[[MiLB.com]] |publisher=[[Hartford Yard Goats]] |date=March 7, 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |last1=Moriarty |first1=Jack |title=Dunkin' Donuts Park to host the second annual CT Cape Cod Classic |url=http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/index.html?article_id=2552 |access-date=May 14, 2019 |work=capecodbaseball.org |publisher=[[Cape Cod Baseball League]] |date=March 19, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The Gatemen defeated the Red Sox 3–2 in front of an attendance of 1,500.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=494161 |title=Wareham Gatemen vs. Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox - Cape Cod Baseball League - boxscore |website=Pointstreak Sports Technologies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lang |first1=Andrew |title=Gatemen clinch playoff spot defeating the Red Sox in Hartford |url=https://gatemen.org/gatemen-clinch-playoff-spot-defeating-the-red-sox-in-hartford-2/ |website=Wareham Gatemen Baseball |access-date=September 28, 2020 |date=July 24, 2019}}</ref>
The [[Cape Cod Baseball League]] played their first game in Connecticut when the [[Wareham Gatemen]] faced the [[Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox]] on July 24, 2018, at the park.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cape Cod Baseball League Coming to Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford in July |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Cape-Cod-Baseball-League-Coming-to-Dunkin-Donuts-Park-in-Hartford-in-July-482680421.html |work=[[NBC Connecticut]] |access-date=May 15, 2018 |date=May 15, 2018}}</ref> The Gatemen defeated the Red Sox 10–4 in front of an attendance of 376 with Yarmouth-Dennis as the home team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox vs. Wareham Gatemen - Cape Cod Baseball League - boxscore |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/boxscore.html?gameid=460723 |access-date=May 23, 2019 |work=Pointstreak Sports Technologies}}</ref> The same teams played a second game at Dunkin' Park on July 23, 2019.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Connecticut Cape Cod Classic Returns to Dunkin' Donuts Park on July 23rd |url=https://www.milb.com/hartford/news/connecticut-cape-cod-classic-returns-to-dunkin-donuts-park-on-july-23rd/c-304896448 |access-date=May 14, 2019 |work=[[MiLB.com]] |publisher=[[Hartford Yard Goats]] |date=March 7, 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |last1=Moriarty |first1=Jack |title=Dunkin' Donuts Park to host the second annual CT Cape Cod Classic |url=http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/index.html?article_id=2552 |access-date=May 14, 2019 |work=capecodbaseball.org |publisher=[[Cape Cod Baseball League]] |date=March 19, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The Gatemen defeated the Red Sox 3–2 in front of an attendance of 1,500 with Wareham as the home team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=494161 |title=Wareham Gatemen vs. Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox - Cape Cod Baseball League - boxscore |website=Pointstreak Sports Technologies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lang |first1=Andrew |title=Gatemen clinch playoff spot defeating the Red Sox in Hartford |url=https://gatemen.org/gatemen-clinch-playoff-spot-defeating-the-red-sox-in-hartford-2/ |website=Wareham Gatemen Baseball |access-date=September 28, 2020 |date=July 24, 2019}}</ref> On July 26, 2023, the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox will play their third game at the park, hosted by the [[Hyannis Harbor Hawks]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Montana |last=Samuels |title=Cape League Opening Day Is Saturday. Here's When Hyannis Plays |url=https://patch.com/massachusetts/barnstable-hyannis/cape-league-opening-day-saturday-heres-when-hyannis-plays |work=[[Patch Media|Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch]] |access-date=June 28, 2023 |date=June 8, 2023}}</ref>


===International baseball===
===International baseball===
During the 2019-20 offseason, the Yard Goats announced they would host an international exhibition game between the [[Bristol Blues]], of the [[New England Collegiate Baseball League]] (NECBL) and the [[Israel national baseball team]] on July 16, 2020 as a warmup for the [[Baseball at the 2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Team Israel to Play at Dunkin’ Donuts Park before heading to Summer Olympics in Tokyo |url=https://www.metrohartford.com/about-us/newsroom/team-israel-to-play-at-dunkin-donuts-park-before-heading-to-summer-olympics-in-tokyo/ |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=MetroHartford Alliance |date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> But due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], this game was cancelled. Team Israel would return to Hartford in 2021 to play against the Blues, losing to Bristol 10 to 2, and [[Ocean State Waves]] (NECBL), winning 15 to 2, as they prepared for the rescheduled Olympic games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Daily Recap: July 14, 2021 |url=http://www.necbl.com/view/necbl/news-1185/news_536403 |access-date=May 23, 2022 |website=necbl.com |date=July 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Game with Team Israel was a memorable experience |url=https://www.independentri.com/sports/article_7e2530b8-eae6-11eb-89f5-83e1fe196f5f.html |access-date=May 23, 2022 |website=independentri.com |date=July 22, 2021}}</ref>
During the 2019-20 offseason, the Yard Goats announced they would host an international exhibition game between the [[Bristol Blues]], of the [[New England Collegiate Baseball League]] (NECBL) and the [[Israel national baseball team]] on July 16, 2020, as a warmup for the [[Baseball at the 2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Team Israel to Play at Dunkin' Donuts Park before heading to Summer Olympics in Tokyo |url=https://www.metrohartford.com/about-us/newsroom/team-israel-to-play-at-dunkin-donuts-park-before-heading-to-summer-olympics-in-tokyo/ |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=MetroHartford Alliance |date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> But due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], this game was cancelled. Team Israel came to Hartford in 2021 on July 14 to play against the Blues, losing to Bristol 10 to 2, and on July 15 [[Ocean State Waves]] (NECBL), winning 15 to 2, as they prepared for the rescheduled Olympic games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Daily Recap: July 14, 2021 |url=http://www.necbl.com/view/necbl/news-1185/news_536403 |access-date=May 23, 2022 |website=New England Collegiate Baseball League |date=July 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Game with Team Israel was a memorable experience |url=https://www.independentri.com/sports/article_7e2530b8-eae6-11eb-89f5-83e1fe196f5f.html |access-date=May 23, 2022 |website=[[South County Independent|The Independent]] |location=[[Wakefield, Rhode Island]] |date=July 22, 2021}}</ref>

===Home Run Derby X===
On June 12, 2023, [[Major League Baseball]] announced that the 2023 [[MLB Home Run Derby X]] would be making a stop in Hartford at Dunkin' Park on August 11 with former major leaguers [[Nick Swisher]] and [[Jonny Gomes]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Michael |last=Clair |title=Home Run Derby X is coming to the Minor Leagues! |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hrdx-minor-leagues-for-2023 |access-date=June 16, 2023 |website=[[MLB.com]] |date=June 12, 2023}}</ref>

===Savannah Bananas===
On October 5, 2022, the [[Savannah Bananas]] announced their 2023 World Tour and one of their stops would be at Dunkin' Park on August 14, 2023.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jay |last=Kenney |title=Hartford goes Bananas: popular baseball circus coming to Dunkin Donuts Park |url=https://www.wfsb.com/2022/10/06/hartford-goes-bananas-popular-baseball-circus-coming-dunkin-donuts-park/ |access-date=June 16, 2023 |work=[[WFSB]] |date=October 6, 2023}}</ref>


===Links at the Yard===
===Links at the Yard===
Line 66: Line 73:


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Dunkin' Donuts Park}}
{{Commons}}
*[https://www.milb.com/hartford/ballpark/ddp-navigation Hartford Yard Goats: Dunkin Donuts Park]
*[https://www.milb.com/hartford/ballpark/ddp-navigation Hartford Yard Goats: Dunkin Park]


{{Hartford Yard Goats}}
{{Hartford Yard Goats}}
Line 73: Line 80:
{{Hartford Hawks Baseball}}
{{Hartford Hawks Baseball}}
{{Eastern League ballparks}}
{{Eastern League ballparks}}
{{American Athletic Conference baseball venue navbox}}
{{Big East Conference baseball venue navbox}}
{{America East Conference baseball venue navbox}}
{{Hartford, Connecticut}}
{{Hartford, Connecticut}}


⚫
[[Category:2017 establishments in Connecticut]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 2017]]
[[Category:Baseball venues in Connecticut]]
[[Category:Baseball venues in Connecticut]]
[[Category:Minor league baseball venues]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Hartford, Connecticut]]
⚫
[[Category:Eastern League (1938–present) ballparks]]
[[Category:UConn Huskies baseball venues]]
[[Category:UConn Huskies baseball venues]]
[[Category:Hartford Hawks baseball]]
[[Category:Hartford Hawks baseball]]
[[Category:Hartford Hawks sports venues]]
[[Category:Hartford Hawks sports venues]]
[[Category:Hartford Yard Goats]]
[[Category:Hartford Yard Goats]]
[[Category:Minor league baseball venues]]
[[Category:Inspire Brands]]
⚫
[[Category:Sports venues in Hartford, Connecticut]]
⚫
[[Category:Eastern League (1938–present) ballparks]]

Latest revision as of 22:14, 29 November 2024

Dunkin' Park
Map
Former namesDunkin' Donuts Park (2017–2022)
Address1214 Main Street
LocationHartford, Connecticut
Coordinates41°46′17″N 72°40′26″W / 41.77139°N 72.67389°W / 41.77139; -72.67389
Public transitBus transport 40, 42, 44, 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, Dash
OwnerCity of Hartford
OperatorHartford Stadium Authority
Capacity6,121[4]
Record attendance6,850 (April 13, 2017)[5][dubious – discuss]
Field sizeLeft Field: 325 feet (99 m)
Left Center: 357 feet (109 m)
Center Field: 400 feet (120 m)
Right Center: 350 feet (110 m)
Right Field: 308 feet (94 m)[4]
SurfaceGrass[1]
Construction
Broke groundFebruary 17, 2015
OpenedApril 11, 2017
Construction cost$56 million (approx.)
ArchitectPendulum Studio
The S/L/A/M Collaborative
Newman Architects
Project managerInternational Facilities Group, LLC[2]
Services engineerBVH Integrated Services, PC[3]
General contractorCenterplan Construction Company
Whiting-Turner
Tenants
Hartford Yard Goats (EL/Double-A Northeast) (2017–present)
Hartford Hawks baseball (NCAA) (select games)
UConn Huskies baseball (NCAA) (select games)

Dunkin' Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Eastern League. The stadium has a total capacity of 6,850 people, including standing room, which was reached numerous times during its inaugural season of 2017. It was planned to open for the 2016 season on April 7, but numerous constructions delays postponed this opening and forced the Yard Goats to play the entire season on the road. The stadium opened in time for the team's 2017 home opener on April 13.[6]

Dunkin' purchased the naming rights for the stadium for an undisclosed amount. The stadium initially maintained the Dunkin' Donuts name and branding after the company rebranded as Dunkin'.[7] The ballpark was supposed to be part of a larger $400 million redevelopment plan called Downtown North (DoNo).[8] DoNo would have included a 50,000-square-foot (4,600 m2) supermarket, the relocated Thomas Hooker Brewing Company, housing, retail, and restaurants. In December 2015 it was also announced that the development would include the first Hard Rock Hotel in New England. These plans were eventually scrapped.[9] Dunkin' Park was voted as Ballpark Digest's best minor league ballpark among Double-A facilities in both 2017 and 2018.[10]

Construction delays

[edit]

In December 2015, it was reported that the project was $10 million over budget and the park might not be ready for opening day on April 7, 2016. In January 2016, it was confirmed that the Hartford Yard Goats would play their first month of the season on the road because the developers and the City of Hartford could not reach an agreement on how to solve the budget shortfall and finish construction on time.[11]

Owing to numerous additional delays during the winter and spring of 2016, new target dates, at first May 17 and later May 31, were set as Opening Day for the Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park, but work again was not complete on the ballpark in time for the team to move in. Yard Goats home games between May 17 and June 5 were moved to Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Connecticut, a 45-minute drive southeast of Hartford. The Yard Goats returned to playing all games on the road in mid-June, when Dodd Stadium's primary tenant, the Connecticut Tigers of the New York-Penn League, began their season. Hartford's home series scheduled for June 14–16 was moved to the visiting team's ballpark in Reading, Pennsylvania, home of the Reading Fightin Phils. Later, it was announced the Yard Goats' first game in the new park would be on June 21.[12]

On June 6, 2016, the city terminated its contract with developer Centerplan, after Centerplan estimated that it could be another 60 days before the ballpark is complete. With no developer or contractor, the club began the process of moving games to alternate locations for games in July and August; some games were scheduled to be played on the road, with others moved to neutral sites.[13]

In July, it was announced that the entire 2016 season would be played on the road and that the owners might relocate the franchise if Hartford did not complete the stadium in time for 2017.[14] After the city called an insurance bond with Arch Insurance, the firm hired Whiting-Turner to complete construction. Work resumed in October 2016, and the new developer completed the ballpark to be ready for the team's 2017 home opener on April 13.[6]

The original developers sued the City of Hartford over their terminated contract, seeking $90 million in damages. In July 2019 a jury ruled against the contractor, awarding the city $335,000.[15]

Opening

[edit]

Following the completion of the park, it was announced the Yard Goats' 2017 home opener on April 13 against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats would be the first game in the new stadium. Tickets for Opening Night sold out within 30 minutes of sales being open to the general public.[16] However, it was later announced that the stadium would have a "soft launch" on April 11 for a college baseball game between Quinnipiac and the University of Hartford Hawks.[17] Hartford defeated Quinnipiac 6–4 before a crowd of 2,910 fans.[18] Two days later, New Hampshire defeated the Yard Goats 7–2 to officially open the ballpark.[19]

The exterior of Dunkin' Park in 2017

Other uses

[edit]

College baseball

[edit]

On May 18, 2017, UConn baseball played their first game at Dunkin' Park, defeating East Carolina 6–0.[20][21] The Hartford Hawks and UConn Baseball used the venue for four home games each in 2018,[22][23] with UConn appearing five times (once as Hartford's guest).[23] In 2019, UConn scheduled four home games at the park and Hartford scheduled three, with the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils being one of the Hawks' opponents.[24] In 2023, Dunkin Park hosted six collegiate baseball games, including UConn against UMBC, Central Connecticut, and Yale.[25] Some other matchups included Yale against Hartford, Saint Joseph against Westfield State, and Central Connecticut versus Quinnipiac.

Cape Cod Baseball League

[edit]

The Cape Cod Baseball League played their first game in Connecticut when the Wareham Gatemen faced the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox on July 24, 2018, at the park.[26] The Gatemen defeated the Red Sox 10–4 in front of an attendance of 376 with Yarmouth-Dennis as the home team.[27] The same teams played a second game at Dunkin' Park on July 23, 2019.[28][29] The Gatemen defeated the Red Sox 3–2 in front of an attendance of 1,500 with Wareham as the home team.[30][31] On July 26, 2023, the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox will play their third game at the park, hosted by the Hyannis Harbor Hawks.[32]

International baseball

[edit]

During the 2019-20 offseason, the Yard Goats announced they would host an international exhibition game between the Bristol Blues, of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) and the Israel national baseball team on July 16, 2020, as a warmup for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[33] But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this game was cancelled. Team Israel came to Hartford in 2021 on July 14 to play against the Blues, losing to Bristol 10 to 2, and on July 15 Ocean State Waves (NECBL), winning 15 to 2, as they prepared for the rescheduled Olympic games.[34][35]

Home Run Derby X

[edit]

On June 12, 2023, Major League Baseball announced that the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby X would be making a stop in Hartford at Dunkin' Park on August 11 with former major leaguers Nick Swisher and Jonny Gomes.[36]

Savannah Bananas

[edit]

On October 5, 2022, the Savannah Bananas announced their 2023 World Tour and one of their stops would be at Dunkin' Park on August 14, 2023.[37]

[edit]

The Links at the Yard is a unique golf experience in Downtown Hartford presented by the Callaway Golf Company.[38] On August 8, 2018, the partnership between the Yard Goats and Callaway was first announced to occur from September 27 through September 30.[39] On June 25, 2019, the Yard Goats announced they would continue their partnership for a second Links at the Yard, from September 26 through September 29.[40] Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yard Goats and Callaway continued their partnership with a third event scheduled to occur from October 14 through October 17.[41][42]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Hartford Yard Goats to Play at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford in 2016". Hartford Yard Goats. Minor League Baseball. June 10, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Goode, Steven (March 2, 2016). "Work On Yard Goats' Ballpark Continues Apace". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  3. ^ "Building an Urban, Fan-Friendly Ballpark". BVH Integrated Services, PC. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Mock, Joe. "Dunkin' Donuts Park". BaseballParks.com. Grand Slam Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  5. ^ Spedden, Zach (April 17, 2017). "Dunkin' Donuts Park / Hartford Yard Goats". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Spedden, Zach (December 21, 2016). "Dunkin' Donuts Park Aims for April 13 Debut". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  7. ^ "Dunkin' Donuts Sign, Giant Coffee Cup Come Down at Home of Yard Goats". NBC Connecticut. January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Spanos, Angelica (September 9, 2014). "Hartford Will Pay $3.7 Mil Per Year For Ballpark, If Approved". Fox CT. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  9. ^ Gosselin, Kenneth R.; Carlesso, Jenna; Goode, Steven (April 9, 2017). "Dunkin' Donuts Park May Be Ready, But Area Development Has Stalled". Hartford Courant. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  10. ^ "Best of the Ballparks 2018, Double-A: Dunkin' Donuts Park". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  11. ^ Goode, Steven; Gosselin, Kenneth R. (January 5, 2016). "Yard Goats' Opening Day In Doubt With Hartford, Developer At Impasse". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  12. ^ Gosselin, Kenneth R.; Goode, Steven; Carlesso, Jenna (January 20, 2016). "Yard Goats Deal Would Have Stadium Ready June 21; Hartford, Team, Developer All Kick In Millions". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  13. ^ Spedden, Zach (June 6, 2016). "Hartford Stadium Authority Cancels Contract with Developer". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  14. ^ Spedden, Zach (July 28, 2016). "Yard Goats Bring up Possibility of Leaving Hartford". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  15. ^ Spedden, Zach (July 2, 2019). "Jury Rules in Hartford's Favor in Legal Challenge Over Dunkin' Park". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  16. ^ "Yard Goats Sold Out for Home Opener at Dunkin' Donuts Park". NBC Connecticut. March 14, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018. all remaining seats for the highly-anticipated game sold out within 30 minutes.
  17. ^ "Hartford, Quinnipiac Will Play At Dunkin' Donuts Park On April 11". Hartford Courant. April 4, 2017.
  18. ^ "Hartford Defeats Quinnipiac In First Baseball Game At Dunkin' Donuts Park". Hartford Courant. April 11, 2017. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  19. ^ Amore, Dom (April 13, 2017). "Yard Goats Lose Home Opener 7-2". Hartford Courant.
  20. ^ Connolly, Daniel (May 19, 2017). "UConn Baseball's Trip to Dunkin' Donuts Park a Resounding Success". The UConn Blog (SB Nation). Vox Media. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  21. ^ Amore, Dom (May 18, 2017). "UConn's Cate Shines In Bright Lights At Dunkin' Donuts Park". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  22. ^ Amore, Dom (January 23, 2018). "UConn Baseball Coach Jim Penders Shares Another Big Moment With George Springer". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  23. ^ a b "Baseball Moves March 31 Doubleheader to Dunkin' Donuts Park". hartfordhawks.com. University of Hartford Athletics. March 16, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  24. ^ "Three Local College Baseball Teams to Play Games at Dunkin' Donuts Park". NBC Connecticut. February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  25. ^ "2023 College Games". Hartford Yard Goats. March 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  26. ^ "Cape Cod Baseball League Coming to Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford in July". NBC Connecticut. May 15, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  27. ^ "Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox vs. Wareham Gatemen - Cape Cod Baseball League - boxscore". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  28. ^ "Connecticut Cape Cod Classic Returns to Dunkin' Donuts Park on July 23rd". MiLB.com (Press release). Hartford Yard Goats. March 7, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  29. ^ Moriarty, Jack (March 19, 2019). "Dunkin' Donuts Park to host the second annual CT Cape Cod Classic". capecodbaseball.org (Press release). Cape Cod Baseball League. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  30. ^ "Wareham Gatemen vs. Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox - Cape Cod Baseball League - boxscore". Pointstreak Sports Technologies.
  31. ^ Lang, Andrew (July 24, 2019). "Gatemen clinch playoff spot defeating the Red Sox in Hartford". Wareham Gatemen Baseball. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  32. ^ Samuels, Montana (June 8, 2023). "Cape League Opening Day Is Saturday. Here's When Hyannis Plays". Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  33. ^ "Team Israel to Play at Dunkin' Donuts Park before heading to Summer Olympics in Tokyo". MetroHartford Alliance. March 6, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  34. ^ "Daily Recap: July 14, 2021". New England Collegiate Baseball League. July 15, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  35. ^ "Game with Team Israel was a memorable experience". The Independent. Wakefield, Rhode Island. July 22, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  36. ^ Clair, Michael (June 12, 2023). "Home Run Derby X is coming to the Minor Leagues!". MLB.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  37. ^ Kenney, Jay (October 6, 2023). "Hartford goes Bananas: popular baseball circus coming to Dunkin Donuts Park". WFSB. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  38. ^ "Links at The Yard". MiLB.com.
  39. ^ "Yard Goats to Host". MiLB.com. August 8, 2018.
  40. ^ "Yard Goats to Host Second Annual". MiLB.com. June 25, 2019.
  41. ^ ""Links at the Yard" Golf Event Returns to Dunkin' Donuts Park". OurSports Central. September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  42. ^ "Around the Horn: Scoring error reshapes Stableford field; teeing it up at 'The Dunk;' Reiman takes checkers at 'The Bowl'". Record-Journal. Meriden, Connecticut. September 27, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dunkin' Park.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Dunkin%27_Park&oldid=1260280696"