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'{{Infobox stadium | name = Kokomo Municipal Stadium | nickname Flood Field= | logo_image = | logo_caption = | image = | caption = | fullname = | former_names = | location = [[Kokomo, Indiana|Kokomo]], [[Indiana]], [[United States]] | coordinates = {{coord|40.482916|-86.128340|region:US_type:landmark|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | broke_ground = | built = | opened = May 31, 2015 | renovated = | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | owner = Kokomo Sports Commission | operator = | surface = [[Artificial turf]] | scoreboard = | estimated_cost =$9,000,000 | construction_cost = [[United States dollar|$]]9,000,000<ref>[http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/baseball-is-coming-to-downtown-kokomo/article_49124c5e-d9ea-11e3-acbd-0019bb2963f4.html], ''[[Kokomo Perspective]]'', 2014-05-12. Accessed 2014-11-14.</ref> | suites = | architect = | project_manager = | structural engineer = | services engineer = | general_contractor = | main_contractors = | capacity = 4,000 | record_attendance ="Record attendance (July 31, 2015 Kokomo Jackrabbits)" | executive_suites = | dimensions = | acreage = | tenants = [[Kokomo Jackrabbits]] <br /> [[Kokomo High School|Kokomo Wildkats]] <br/> [[Kokomo Mantis FC]] }} '''Kokomo Municipal Stadium''' is a [[baseball stadium]] in [[Kokomo, Indiana|Kokomo]], [[Indiana]], [[United States]]. The [[Kokomo Jackrabbits]] of the [[List of collegiate summer baseball leagues|college summer]] [[Prospect League]], and the [[Kokomo High School|Kokomo Wildkats]] (local high school) plan to use Kokomo Municipal Stadium as their home field.<ref>[http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/baseball-team-name-coach-announced/article_adad81ea-5895-11e4-a5f3-53fa86b53f95.html], ''[[Kokomo Perspective]]'', 2014-10-21. Accessed 2014-11-14.</ref> Other local high school baseball teams including the [[Taylor Community School Corporation|Taylor Titans]], [[Northwestern School Corporation|Northwestern Tigers]], and the [[Western School Corporation|Western Panthers]] plan to use the Kokomo Municipal Stadium for a portion of their games.<ref>[http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/baseball-is-coming-to-downtown-kokomo/article_49124c5e-d9ea-11e3-acbd-0019bb2963f4.html], ''[[Kokomo Perspective]]'', 2014-05-12. Accessed 2014-11-14.</ref> Upon opening in 2015, Kokomo Municipal Stadium will have a capacity of up to 4,000 in a combination of fixed and lawn seating.<ref>[http://www.cityofkokomo.org/newsdetail_T3_R23.php], ''City of Kokomo Website'', 2014. Accessed 2014-11-14.</ref> In May 2016, the [[Kokomo Mantis FC]] of the Premier Development League will call the stadium home. <ref>{{Cite web|title = PDL soccer team to be called Kokomo Mantis FC {{!}}|url = http://indianasportsjournal.com/2016/01/12/the-green-mantis-rises-pdl-soccer-franchise-to-be-called-kokomo-mantis-fc/|access-date = 2016-02-03}}</ref> == Facility == Kokomo Municipal Stadium will have a capacity of 4,000 people in lawn and fixed seating. The Kokomo Municipal Stadium will essentially replace the [[Highland Park Stadium|CFD Investments Stadium]] that was once home to the minor league [[Kokomo Dodgers]].<ref>[http://www.indystar.com/story/money/2014/05/12/kokomo-build-million-baseball-stadium/8999289/], ''[[The Indianapolis Star]]'', 2014-05-12. Accessed 2014-11-14.</ref> The new stadium will include a suite level, concessions, restrooms, and locker rooms for both teams. The facility is specifically designed to host baseball games, but can also be converted for soccer, concerts or other events.<ref>[http://fox59.com/2014/05/12/kokomo-to-build-baseball-stadium-limit-flooding-with-11-5-million-project/], ''FOX 59'', 2014-05-12. Accessed 2014-11-14.</ref> == Awards == Penis Penis Penis Penis Penis In its inaugural season, Kokomo Municipal Stadium was named by Ballpark Digest as the 2015 [http://ballparkdigest.com/2015/06/24/best-of-the-ballparks-kokomo-municipal-stadium/ Best Summer Collegiate Facility]. In the final round of voting, fans chose KMS over [[Athletic Park (Wausau)|Athletic Park]] of the [[Northwoods League|Northwoods League's]] [[Wisconsin Woodchucks]]. Not to be outdone, in the summer of 2016, Kokomo Municipal Stadium repeated as Ballpark Digest's best 2016 [http://ballparkdigest.com/2015/06/24/best-of-the-ballparks-kokomo-municipal-stadium/ Summer Collegiate Facility], once again outpacing [[Athletic Park (Wausau)|Athletic Park]]. == See also == [[Kokomo Jackrabbits]] <br /> [[Prospect League]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * http://www.kokomojackrabbits.com {{Prospect League Ballparks}} {{Kokomo, Indiana}} [[Category:Baseball venues in Indiana]] [[Category:Indiana sport stubs]] [[Category:Sports venues in Indiana]] [[Category:Kokomo, Indiana]] [[Category:Midwestern United States baseball venue stubs]] [[Category:Indiana building and structure stubs]]'