Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility
The Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility is a multi-purpose stadium under construction in Hagerstown, Maryland.
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| Address | Hagerstown, Maryland US |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°38′26″N 77°43′26″W |
| Owner | Hagerstown-Washington County Industrial Foundation (CHIEF)[1] |
| Operator | Hagerstown-Washington County Industrial Foundation (CHIEF)[1] |
| Capacity | 3,500 (Sports) 4,000 (Other events) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 18, 2022[2] |
| Built | 2022–2024 |
| Opened | 2024 (planned)[2] |
| Construction cost | $69.5[3] |
| Architect | Pendulum[1] |
| Builder | Turner Construction[4] |
| Project manager | Maryland Stadium Authority[4] |
| Tenants | |
| Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (ALPB) 2024 (planned) | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The facility is being built primarily for the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, a future team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, but it is also intended to host other sports, outdoor concerts, festivals and community events.[3][5][6]
The Maryland Stadium Authority is overseeing development of the facility. Turner Construction is designing and building it.[4] Upon completion, it will be owned and operated by the Hagerstown-Washington County Industrial Foundation (CHIEF).[1]
The $69.5 million development budget mostly comes from $59.5 million in bonds issued by the stadium authority which will be paid off with lottery proceeds. Then-Maryland governor Larry Hogan budgeted another $8.5 million for the project and the Maryland General Assembly earmarked $1.5 million in its capital budget.[3]
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 18, 2022. The facility is expected to be ready for use in 2024.[2]
The initial plans had the stadium at a capacity of 5,000. This was lowered to better serve non-sporting events.[7] The capacity will be 3,500 for baseball games and 4,000 for other events.[8] The stadium will also have eight private suites, a beer garden, a bar, and a picnic area.[7]
References
- "Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility". mdstad.com. Maryland Stadium Authority. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- Weingarten, Dwight A. (October 19, 2022). "Play ball? Not yet, but ceremony held for new baseball stadium". The Herald-Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland: Herald-Mail Media. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- McMillion, Dave (March 1, 2022). "New Hagerstown baseball stadium expected to be completed in 2024". The Herald-Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland: Herald-Mail Media. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- McMillion, Dave (February 16, 2023). "Hagerstown City Council looking for $1.6 million to make five-story parking deck possible". The Herald-Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland: Herald-Mail Media. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- Schweigert, Keith (September 1, 2021). "New baseball team in Hagerstown, MD will join the Atlantic League in 2023". WPMT. York, Pennsylvania. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- "Atlantic League Officially Approves New Team Coming to Hagerstown, Maryland". mdstad.com (Press release). Maryland Stadium Authority. September 1, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- Belt, Jason; Levitsky, Michael (July 6, 2023). "Hagerstown's new ballpark: Picnic areas, walking paths and high expectations". Capital News Service. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- Baker, Tamela (September 25, 2023). "Hagerstown's new factory, med school and stadium: Why are these projects 'game-changers'?". The Herald-Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland: Herald-Mail Media. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
The stadium will have 3,500 seats for games, but will accommodate an audience of 4,000 for concerts.
External links
- Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
- "Ballpark". Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. Retrieved September 25, 2023.