Flying Squirrels announce new family-focused amenities at CarMax Park

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels on Wednesday announced several new offerings for families at the new CarMax Park: an inclusive playground experience, a family-friendly seating area and a dedicated lactation suite. These amenities are made possible by Bon Secours, the official healthcare partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

“When designing CarMax Park, we focused on making the venue an inviting place for families,” said Lou DiBella, Richmond Flying Squirrels Managing Partner. “Our partnership with Bon Secours has been instrumental in bringing that vision to life. From an inclusive playground experience to comfortable gathering spaces and amenities like The Lawn and the Nursing Nest, we want parents and kids to feel welcome and relaxed when they come to CarMax Park. These additions reflect our commitment to creating a ballpark that is family friendly and fun for everyone.”

The playground and seating area, Bon Secours Base Camp & Lawn, will serve as a central family destination within the ballpark. The playground is designed to encourage active play for children of all ages and abilities, with dedicated structures for ages 2 to 5 and additional areas for ages 5 to 12. Several features, designed by Austin, Texas-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer KOMPAN, are accessible for children of all abilities.

Located directly across the concourse, The Lawn is a terraced turf seating area that allows families to remain close to the playground while enjoying the game. Tickets for The Lawn are $10 and can be purchased on an individual-game basis.

Additionally, the Bon Secours Nursing Nest provides a comfortable, private space for nursing parents and caregivers. The suite includes seating and a diaper changing area and will be available for use during all games and other events at CarMax Park.

“At Bon Secours, we recognize that the factors driving individual and community health extend far beyond the walls of a hospital. We are proud to provide quality, compassionate care for patients and families across every stage of life, and supporting spaces like the Base Camp & Lawn and Nursing Nest reflects our commitment to caring for the whole person, not only in our hospitals and clinics but throughout the communities we serve,” said Ryan Stuhlreyer, vice president of service line strategy for Bon Secours – Richmond. “We look forward to partnering with the Richmond Flying Squirrels to build a healthier community while connecting community members to health resources throughout the year, both on and off the field.”

About Bon Secours - Richmond

Bon Secours - Richmond is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by nearly 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Bon Secours – Richmond provides compassionate medical care through a network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities. As one of Richmond’s largest employers, the not-for-profit health system employs more than 10,000 people, including more than 470 providers as part of the Bon Secours Medical Group. Bon Secours – Richmond includes St. Mary’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, Richmond Community Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, Rappahannock General Hospital, Southside Medical Center, Southern Virginia Medical Center, Westchester Emergency Center, Chester Emergency Center, Short Pump Emergency Center, Southside Emergency Care Center and Ashland Emergency Center. Consistent with its commitment to serve each patient with dignity, BSMH invested more than $500 million in its communities across five states, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to health care for our patients in need. In addition to charity care, BSMH invests in programs that address chronic illness, affordable housing, access to healthy food, education and wellness programs, transportation support, workforce development and other social determinants and drivers of health that directly affect the communities we serve. The mission of Bon Secours is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. For more information visit BonSecours.com.

About the Richmond Flying Squirrels

The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have established themselves as one of the most recognizable brands in Minor League Baseball since their inaugural season in 2010. Guided by three pillars – be different, be impactful and have FUNN – the organization has ingrained itself as a valued community partner in Central Virginia. The team has renovated multiple youth baseball and softball fields across the city and awarded scholarships through its 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Flying Squirrels Charities. Already among the top-drawing teams in MiLB, the Flying Squirrels will open CarMax Park, a state-of-the-art ballpark and entertainment venue, in 2026. For more information, visit SquirrelsBaseball.com.