Venue Detail
Bradenton Marauders
Revenues From Sports Venues Pro Facilities Report
February, 2011
Bradenton Marauders
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1701 27th Street E Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone: 941-747-3031
Owner
Pittsburgh Pirates
League
Florida State League East
Venue
McKechnie Field, 1611 9th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205 Owner: City of Bradenton Built: 1923
Building sponsors
Clubs/Restaurants: Yes Seating: Yes Parking: Yes Entries: Yes
Ticket prices
Season tickets range from $210 to $210
McKechnie Field, which is named after Pittsburgh native, former Bradenton resident and Hall of Fame manager Bill McKechnie, was originally built in 1923 and was renovated in 1991-93.
The renovations included new grounds, wide access ramps, concession stands, kiosks and improved sight lines, all while maintaining a ballpark's classic ambiance. The palm-tree lined park was integrated into the already 1920s Spanish-mission style by using masonry, stucco and structural steel materials. McKechnie Field was even pulled back from the street, allowing for the creation of a public plaza and walkway around the park. Inside McKechnie, fans moved closer to the field by expanding seating capacity from approximately 4,200 seats to more than 6,500 seats.
In 2006, the city of Bradenton received a grant from the state of Florida to upgrade the Pirates' Spring Training facilities. The upgrades include lights and a new visitor's clubhouse at McKechnie Field and new offices, dormitories, renovations to the minor league clubhouse and a fifth practice field at the minor league complex. (Baseball, Facilities, Financial, MinorLeagueVenueReport, Professional Sports)