Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park[edit | edit source]
Minute Maid Park, previously known as The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field, is a ballpark in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States, which opened in 2000 as the home stadium of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The ballpark is Houston's first retractable-roofed stadium, and features a natural grass playing field.
History[edit | edit source]
Minute Maid Park was built as a replacement for the Astrodome, the first domed sports stadium in the world, which opened in 1965. The new stadium, built at a cost of $250 million, was part of a downtown revitalization plan for the city of Houston.
Features[edit | edit source]
Minute Maid Park is best known for its retractable roof, which allows games to be played in air-conditioned comfort during the hot Houston summer. The roof can be opened or closed in less than 20 minutes. The ballpark also features a unique, vintage-style design, with a red brick exterior and a natural grass playing field.
Notable Events[edit | edit source]
Minute Maid Park has been the site of several notable events in baseball history, including the 2005 World Series, the first World Series game ever played in Texas. The park has also hosted the MLB All-Star Game and the World Baseball Classic.
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