Hammond Stadium is the jewel in the crown of Southwest Florida baseball. Named after former Lee County commissioner and local businessman George “Skip” Hammond, it has hosted hundreds of thousands of fans since its construction in 1991. The stadium has been the spring training home of the Minnesota Twins since its opening, and it is also home to several minor league teams.
In April 2006, Hammond Stadium underwent a massive renovation which included an addition to the stadium’s bleachers and a new video scoreboard in left field. In 2009, The City of Fort Myers approved another improvement project for Hammond Stadium. The renovation project includes a new front entrance, concession stands, restrooms, ticket booths, and a team store. The outfield fence is to be replaced with a 10 ft. high chain link fence in order to give it the look of other ballparks in Florida.
Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Hammond Stadium:
1. The playing surface is a natural grass field, and it is sunken below ground level.
2. The stadium was originally built to have a capacity of 6,500 people. In 2003, 1,600 chair-back seats were added to the upper deck bringing the stadium’s capacity to 8,100 people.
3. In 2013 Hammond Stadium was recognized as one of the top five ballparks in Minor League Baseball.
4. The ballpark is host to over 80 events each year, including the Boston Red Sox spring training camp which brings in almost 150,000 fans per year.
5. The stadium is named after former Lee County Commissioner and local businessman George “Skip” Hammond.
6. There are five different seating areas: the Lower Box Seats (Sections A-E), the Outfield Bleachers (Rows 1-14), the Infield Box Seats (Sections F-Q+Rows 15-24), the Upper Box Seats (Sections H-MM), and the Pavilion Reserved Seating Area (Rows 1-8). 7. There are a total of three concession stands, three bathroom facilities, two elevators, and one ramp from the parking lot to the bleachers provided for patrons with disabilities.
8. The stadium is located in the southwest area of the city of Fort Myers on Palm Beach Blvd. This is within walking distance to several popular restaurants, including Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Outback Steak House, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse and Buffalo Wild Wings.
9. The stadium has hosted many events throughout its history such as concerts, bingo games, high school baseball tournaments, and charity events.
10. The stadium has been the spring training home of the Minnesota Twins since 1991.
The CenturyLink Sports Complex – Hammond Stadium is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Whether you’re a fan of baseball or not, the stadium offers something for everyone. With its beautiful location and plethora of amenities, it’s no wonder that the complex hosts so many events each year. If you’re ever in the area, be sure to stop by and take in a game or concert at this one-of-a-kind venue.
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