In April of 2013, the Birmingham Barons Baseball Club played their first game in their new ballpark, Regions Field. The state-of-the-art 8,500 seat facility in the heart of downtown replaced Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, the home of the Barons since 1988. The crown jewel of Birmingham's newly developed Parkside District, features a variety of unique seating areas, creating an intimate atmosphere and offering unique views of the downtown skyline, UAB, Children's Hospital, Vulcan and Red Mountain.

During development, the design team including HKS, Inc. and Hoskins Architecture worked to ensure that the ballpark drew on the rich heritage and history of Birmingham. In making Regions Field a truly unique ballpark, they considered the city's rich baseball heritage, the civil rights movement and drew heavily on the city's steel manufacturing past. The facade utilizes brick and steel, paying homage to Birmingham's industrial past and blending the ballpark with the surrounding neighborhood. Additional design elements inspired by Rickwood Field and Sloss Furnaces were utilized in the physical design.

With a continued emphasis on providing the most fun and affordable family-friendly entertainment in Birmingham, Regions Field features a variety of unique attractions for fans of all ages including a Youth Sports Zone, which houses a mini wiffle ball field, the Bright House Family Fun Park, a Batting Cage located in right field and the Glowble Courtyard, an outdoor gathering area outside the concourse adjacent to 14th Street.

A spacious 360-degree concourse allows fans to see the action on the field as they move throughout the ballpark. Fans can also visit the center field entertainment area, which features the DRASH Scrapyard bar for adult fans and a Dreamland BBQ Stand.

Regions Field also has a number of group areas perfect for hosting events and parties. The Regions Field Banquet Hall is a roomy event facility that features views of the playing field, the downtown skyline and Railroad Park while offering year-round access for groups of all sizes. The Parkside Picnic Area and Center Field Berm offer large outdoor areas for groups up to 1,500. The VisionFirst Home Run Porch, Concourse Suites and Party Suites are available for nightly rentals and provide you and your guests with a unique vantage point of the action on the field.

Regions Field houses 23 fully furnished Luxury Suites as well as a 400-seat Club Seating section, which has access to a VIP Suite Level Lounge. With a host of modern amenities, Regions Field is the perfect destination for families, groups and businesses alike.

Groundbreaking took place on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 and construction took 14 months. Click here for more information on the groundbreaking ceremony.

Regions Field will provide Barons fans with an unparalleled gameday experience for years to come, combining the amenities and family-friendly comforts of today's newer parks with the architectural nuances and intimacy of ballparks from yesteryear!

For tickets to Barons games at Regions Field please call 205-988-3200 or order online! For additional inquiries and ordering information please email the Barons at regionsfield@barons.com or call the Barons Front office to speak with a representative at (205) 988-3200.