Building Up: New Clubhouse, Expanded Seating and Amenities highlight Phase Two construction underway at Heritage Financial Park
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (Aug. 14, 2023) – Fans attending a Renegades game in 2023 or driving past Heritage Financial Park on NY-9D surely have noticed a new building being constructed beyond left field. That structure, an all-new home clubhouse and events space, is the centerpiece of Phase Two of a
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (Aug. 14, 2023) – Fans attending a Renegades game in 2023 or driving past Heritage Financial Park on NY-9D surely have noticed a new building being constructed beyond left field. That structure, an all-new home clubhouse and events space, is the centerpiece of Phase Two of a multi-year ballpark transformation project undertaken by Dutchess County, the Renegades, and Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). Construction on the facility is already underway, and is expected to be completed before Opening Day 2024.
The new clubhouse will fit the modern needs, standards and requirements, as outlined in Major League Baseball’s Player Development License (PDL). Additionally, it will create new upscale and social spaces for the entire community to enjoy a night at the ballpark. Phase Two marks the largest capital investment in Heritage Financial Park since the facility opened in 1994, and is a key part of the transformation project which will elevate Heritage Financial Park into the premier venue in the region.
“The best way to describe this project is dynamic! It will deliver player and staff accommodations that will be among the best in all of baseball, it will expand the experience that we are able to provide our fans on gameday, and it will grant us the opportunity to be open and welcoming to the communities we serve for 12 months a year,” said Tyson Jeffers, General Manager of the Renegades. “This project delivers on many promises made to our partners, including our fans, the community, and the New York Yankees, as well as the Renegades fulfilling our goals of Heritage Financial Park being the premier entertainment venue in the Hudson Valley. I can’t wait to welcome our players, staff, and fans into these new spaces to start the 2024 season!”
Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil said, “For nearly three decades, Heritage Financial Park has provided countless local families with wholesome entertainment and long-cherished memories. Even before the first pitch was ever thrown at the stadium, Dutchess County has invested in this gem of a County park to enhance the fan experience. This latest project continues our commitment to residents and visitors alike who enjoy this park and will do so for decades to come.”
NEW HOME CLUBHOUSE FACILITY
The centerpiece of the player-facing aspect of the project is a brand-new home clubhouse located on the ground level of the new building. The clubhouse exceeds Major League Baseball’s requirements and will provide a state-of-the-art facility for the New York Yankees to develop their future stars in the Hudson Valley, including current Yankees star Carlos Rodon’s rehab start at the ballpark in July. This sparkling, new facility will create a comfortable place for players and staff where they can train and relax.
As part of the new construction, the Renegades will have their own private weight room and enclosed batting tunnels, making Heritage Financial Park one of the only minor league facilities in the country to have private weight rooms and tunnels for both teams. The clubhouse will be outfitted with brand-new lockers and a player lounge to create a welcoming atmosphere. There will also be dedicated locker room spaces for all field staff and private accommodations for female staff.
With the home clubhouse being constructed in left field, the Renegades will shift to the third base dugout coinciding with the opening of the building in 2024. Players will enter the field through an entrance tunnel into left field, near where the current visiting team bullpen is located. The visiting team will move into the right field clubhouse building, which currently houses just the Renegades.
NEW CLUB LEVEL AND EVENTS SPACE
The upper level of the new building will contain an all-new club level and events space which will be utilized both for games and events during the offseason. The club level will provide an upscale space for guests wishing for an all-inclusive experience when they come to Heritage Financial Park.
For games, the Renegades will sell season-long memberships, group tickets, and a limited number of single-game tickets for the club. Inside, the club will feature a full-service kitchen and bar, climate-controlled indoor seating with TVs to watch the game so you never miss the action, and will feature a buffet-style rotating menu of both upscale and traditional ballpark fare. Outdoors on the club level, fans can relax and casually watch the game from the elevated patio, or a section of traditional seats that are the only spot in the ballpark to catch a home run.
The club level will be able to accommodate approximately 200 fans for games, and will feature private restroom facilities for those enjoying a game there.
Beyond Renegades games, the space will operate during all 12 months as a unique venue for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, private parties, showers and meetings. The club level will be able to accommodate events with Audio and Visual needs, and those renting it out can work with the Renegades concessionaire to develop a full menu that fits the needs of their event. The Renegades will also host team and community events in the club level.
Parties interested in learning more about season memberships or group outings in the club, fill out the form HERE and a representative from the Renegades will be in touch with more information.
GROUP AND SINGLE-GAME SEATING AND AMMENITY EXPANSION
In addition to the clubhouse and club level, the construction project is adding several new, unique seating options for fans to enjoy a game from down the left field line. A new Rooftop Party Deck to accommodate groups of up to 300 people will offer a unique vantage point for groups as well as a private bar for an outing to remember. There will also be new drink rail seating as well as a section of terraced four-top tables for fans to socialize and watch the game. Drink rail and four-top terrace seats will be sold both for group and single-game ticket buyers.
There will also be new sections of traditional seats located down the left field line, and a new, public restroom facility to service the needs of the entire ballpark. In total, the expansion is expected to increase the capacity of Heritage Financial Park by approximately 1,000 people.
Those interested in more information about the new Rooftop Party Deck and other new seating spaces, fill out the form HERE and a representative from the Renegades will be in touch with more information.
Construction on the facility is already underway, and is expected to be completed before Opening Day 2024.
Built in 1994, Heritage Financial Park has hosted Renegades baseball and thousands of community events throughout its life. The park has welcomed over 10 million guests since it opened and hosts approximately 200-250 outdoor entertainment and sporting events per year. It is conveniently located at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley, highly visible from NY-9D and I-84, just minutes off US-9 and I-87, and is in close proximity to both the MTA Metro-North Railroad Beacon and New Hamburg Stations.
Heritage Financial Park has been known as a gathering point for people throughout the Hudson Valley and has generated millions of dollars in economic impact over the last 29 years. Under the Yankees affiliation and move from a 38-game season to a 66-game season, that impact has rapidly grown since 2020 through additional tourism, employment, and hospitality.
The past few years have already seen significant improvements including replacing and upgrading stadium seats, the installation of state-of-the-art, energy-efficient LED lights, and the re-pavement of the parking lots. Phase One of the ballpark transformation project saw several player-facing upgrades including the replacement of the original outfield wall with a safer, padded wall, a new batter’s eye in centerfield, the renovation of the right field clubhouse building, and the enclosure of the right field batting cages.
ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
The Hudson Valley Renegades are the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in the South Atlantic League. The Renegades return home to Heritage Financial Park on Tuesday, Aug. 22 to host the Aberdeen IronBirds. To buy tickets now, slide to www.hvrenegades.com or call (845) 838-0094.
ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).
ABOUT DUTCHESS COUNTY PARKS
A division of Dutchess County Government’s Department of Public Works, Dutchess County Parks works to enhance the quality of life for all county residents by providing safe and supportive County services at its many active parks, including Heritage Financial Park, Bowdoin Park, Wilcox Memorial Park and the Dutchess and Harlem Valley rail trails. County parks offer a wide variety of activities and educational programs, including picnicking, hiking, camping, disc golf, pickleball, boating, pavilion rentals, playgrounds, splash pad, athletic fields, sledding and ice skating in winter, naturalist programs and community events.
Renegades to host 'Stars & Stripes Spectacular' at Heritage Financial Park on Independence Day
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 19, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the Hudson Valley Renegades, are excited to announce the inaugural ‘Stars & Stripes Spectacular’ Independence Day celebration at Heritage Financial Park. The jam-packed event runs from 5 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4,
Skid Snapped: HV pulls away late for lopsided 13-2 win at WS
Winston-Salem, N.C. (May 22, 2025) — Late offense led the Hudson Valley Renegades to a dominant 13-2 win over the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday night at Truist Stadium. The Renegades outscored the Dash 11-0 after the fifth inning. Coby Morales led the way with a 4-for-5 performance at the plate,
Outslugged: Renegades fall 11-8 in back-and-forth game
Winston-Salem, N.C. (May 21, 2025) — Roc Riggio reached base five times and hit his fourth home run of the season on Wednesday night for the Hudson Valley Renegades, who fell 11-8 in a slugfest to the Winston-Salem Dash 11-8. Riggio finished the game 2-for-2 with four runs scored, a
Championship Week: NEC Baseball Championship returns to Heritage Financial Park this week
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 20, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, are pleased to welcome the 2025 Northeast Conference Baseball Championship to Heritage Financial Park this week from Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 25. The NEC Baseball Championship has been hosted
Hitting The Books: Renegades announce Most-Improved Student program
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 16, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, are proud to announce today an all-new “Most-Improved Student” initiative for 2025, celebrating the academic achievements of our local students. The goal of the program is to give teachers a way
Dashed: Renegades fall to Dash in series opener
Winston-Salem, N.C. (May 20, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell 6-1 to the Winston-Salem Dash in their series opener on Tuesday night at Truist Stadium. The contest marked the first meeting between the teams since 2022. The Renegades struck first in the top of the second against Tanner McDougal.
Renegades secure series split with nailbiting 3-2 win
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 18, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades held on for a 3-2 victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds at Heritage Financial Park on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Hudson Valley earned a series split. Starter J.T Brubaker became the sixth MLB rehabber in Renegades franchise history, the
J.T. Brubaker Currently Scheduled to pitch for Hudson Valley as a MLB rehab on Sunday
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 17, 2025) – The New York Yankees are currently scheduling to have RHP J.T. Brubaker commence his MLB rehab assignment with the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades on Sunday, May 18. The Renegades take on the Aberdeen IronBirds at Heritage Financial Park at 2:05 p.m. BUY TICKETS
Renegades overcome 6-1 deficit in thrilling 10-7 win over IronBirds
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 17, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades overcame a 6-1 deficit in a 10-7 victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds on Saturday night at Heritage Financial Park. Aberdeen took an early lead in the first after Austin Overn singled and later scored on a Griff O’Farrell RBI
Renegades fall just short of comeback in 4-3 loss to IronBirds
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 16, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades dropped their second straight game to the Aberdeen IronBirds 4-3 on Friday night at Heritage Financial Park. Despite being charged with four runs, starter Josh Grosz allowed just three hits across five innings while striking out six. The right-hander
Renegades split doubleheader with IronBirds on Thursday
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 15, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades split a doubleheader with the Aberdeen IronBirds on Thursday night at Heritage Financial Park. After the Renegades won game one 4-2, Aberdeen defeated Hudson Valley 2-0 in game two. In game one starter Ben Hess struggled with his command
Man Overboard: Wednesday's IronBirds-Renegades game postponed
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 14, 2025) — Wednesday’s regularly-scheduled game between the Hudson Valley Renegades and Aberdeen IronBirds has been postponed due to inclement weather at Heritage Financial Park. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader consisting of two seven-inning games on Thursday. First pitch for
Renegades fall 7-6 to IronBirds in 10 innings on Tuesday
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 13, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell 7-6 in 10 innings to the Aberdeen IronBirds in the series opener at Heritage Financial Park on Tuesday night. In first Enrique Bradfield Jr. walked and later scored on an RBI groundout by Ethan Anderson. Hudson Valley struck
Helping Hands: Renegades hosting Food Drive for Ronald McDonald House of the Greater HV on May 18
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 10, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced today that they will hold a food drive for Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) on Sunday, May 18 at Heritage Financial Park during their 2:05
Renegades Homestand Preview: May 13-18
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 12, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, return home on Tuesday, May 13 to begin a six-game series with the Aberdeen IronBirds, the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Gates open to all guests 60 minutes prior to
Bombs Away: 'Gades blast way to 9-1 victory over Blue Rocks
Wilmington, Del. (May 11, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades clubbed three home runs and got a strong start from Bryce Cunningham to lead them to a 9-1 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Sunday afternoon at Frawley Stadium. Cunningham became the third Renegades starter of the week to
Extra, Extra!: Renegades take 10 inning contest 5-2 from Blue Rocks
Wilmington, Del. (May 10, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades outlasted the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Saturday night at Frawley Stadium, picking up a 5-2 victory in 10 innings. The Blue Rocks struck first for a run against Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz in the first when Marcus Brown reached on an error
New Perspective: Geoff Gilbert returns to mound with fresh outlook
Experiencing a lost season as a baseball player has the potential to be both incredibly frustrating, and serve as an opportunity for growth. Renegades left-handed pitcher Geoff Gilbert has experienced plenty of both over the last year. In 2024, he started the season with the Renegades, throwing seven scoreless innings
Another Gem: Renegades score late in 4-1 win over Blue Rocks
Wilmington, Del. (May 9, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades out-dueled the Wilmington Blue Rocks in a 4-1 victory on Friday night at Frawley Stadium. Josh Grosz continued the trend of strong starting pitching from Hudson Valley this week, allowing one run on three hits across 6.2 innings, striking out
Dirty Dozen: Renegades dominate way to 12-1 win in Wilmington
Wilmington, Del. (May 8, 2025) — In a near repeat performance from Wednesday night, the Hudson Valley Renegades used a monster night at the plate from Omar Martinez and a dominant start by Ben Hess to defeat the Wilmington Blue Rocks 12-1 at Frawley Stadium on Thursday night. Martinez finished
Blue Rockin' Time: Renegades dominate way to 12-1 triumph
Wilmington, Del. (May 7, 2025) — Carlos Lagrange turned in another dominant start and Omar Martinez and Brendan Jones each had four-hit games to lead the Hudson Valley Renegades to a dominant 12-1 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Wednesday night at Frawley Stadium. Lagrange threw 5.2 innings and
Bitter End: Renegades fall in walk off in Wilmington
Wilmington, Del. (May 6, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell to the Wilmington Blue Rocks 4-3 in a walk-off on Tuesday night at Frawley Stadium. Kyle Carr got the start on his 23rd birthday for the Renegades to begin the series, and turned in a solid outing, completing 5.0
Swing King: Tom DeAngelis tackles new challenges in Hudson Valley
Close relationships can be tough to develop in Minor League Baseball. With constant movement among players and coaches, it is not uncommon to go from working with somebody every day one season to not seeing them for three years. However, continuity can breed a lot of success, as is the
Renegades Homestand Preview: April 28 - May 4
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 28, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, return home on Tuesday, April 29 to begin a six-game series with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Gates open to all guests 60 minutes prior
Washed Out: Sunday's Renegades and BlueClaws game postponed
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 4, 2025) — Sunday’s regularly-scheduled game between the Hudson Valley Renegades and Jersey Shore BlueClaws has been postponed due to inclement weather at Heritage Financial Park. The game will be made up at a later date. The Renegades will have an off day on Monday, before