NewBridge Bank Park is home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The ballpark has been a wonderful addition to downtown Greensboro. Attendance is up this year as families look for fun, affordable ways to have a night out. The stadium is a photographer's delight. Additionally, the playground area, reminiscent of a scene from "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" keeps children happy. The above view, with the 3 1/2' cement baseballs, is just outside the main entrance. On Fridays, home games usually end with fireworks. Thanks to YouTube, we can enjoy a Greensboro Grasshoppers fireworks display virtually!
On an historical note: In the early 2000's, the Greensboro Community had to decide if we wanted to renovate the War Memorial Stadium. Much nostalgia was attached since War Memoiral, built in 1926, was the oldest minor-league ballpark still in use. In the end, Greensboro elected to build a new stadium and even renamed the mascot-- formerly the Greensboro Bats, now, the Grasshoppers. In the end, even local preservationists conceded that building the new stadium was a wise decision. Here's to a winning season for the Grasshoppers!!!
We just realized that the posts of the last four days involve writing in the pictures.
Tomorrow's post, a trip to a more rural part of Greensboro, has no writing but it does have something that serves as a symbol, sends a message to people who see it. Can you guess what it is?
Stop back tomorrow to see!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 06:42 AM
We are very proud of our new ballpark. It is appreciated by all ages for good wholesome entertainment. JTM
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Lovely post!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Never heard of the Grasshoppers, but this is a cool landscaping idea. :) Hello from Walla Walla Valley Daily Photo!
Posted by: Becky | Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 03:26 PM
The baseballs are great. Do the kids climb on them so they can fall off and break a leg?
Posted by: Jacob | Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 08:51 PM
What do you know about the Greensboro Grasshoppers for Greensboro attractions ?
Posted by: Felix Chesterfield | Monday, August 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM