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BallparkMagic presents a little bit of Target Field each day. (Click to enlarge.)  Introducing the SiteMay 31, 2006 10:56 PM
The new Twins ballpark will be built on a 2-square-block site located in the warehouse district just to the northwest of the downtown core. It is between 5th Street North and 7th Street North, bordered on the southeast by North Third Avenue (which is a service road with an entrance to I-394), and on the northwest by railroad tracks. The site was first suggested by the group known as Urban Ballpark. The concept drawing above was prepared by this group, which currently supports the effort to build housing adjacent to the park. This development is known as Twinsville. The park would likely have the smallest footprint of any park (excepting, possibly, Fenway Park) in the major leagues. The site is 729 feet by 524 feet. By building over the railroad tracks, the width can be increased to approximately 647 feet.
To view the site interactively with Google Earth, click here. To view with the preliminary site plan overlaid, click here. (Be sure to turn on Buildings to view the skyline from the site.) (Google Earth is a free download.) Some other ways to view: Google Maps Currently the site is occupied by the Rapid Park surface parking lot. Prior to parking, the land was used as railroad yards for more than a century. Some landmarks within walking distance: - Three large municipal parking ramps CommentsTo utilized enhanced comment features, please enable cookies in your browser. I have heard recent rumors that a different location is being considered...a location which would land the ballpark between I94 and the Mississippi River near Lowry Avenue. Is this true or just another rumor?
Posted on February 20, 2007 at 2:54 PM by Joel
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 Click to see the whole, beautiful image. (Photo by Tyler Wycoff)  This is the LRT bridge under construction as viewed from the east looking west. The ballpark facade would be at the left in this photo.  A timeline of design and construction of the ballpark. (Click to enlarge. Photo by Tyler Wycoff)  Photo by Jeff Ewer  Integrating the administration building was really a great idea. Actually, there will be more things inside than just offices, but that will probably be some sweet space.  The Hrbek gate is directly below. It's a lively place after a game.  I know you've seen these, but is there a better finishing touch anywhere else in baseball? I know not one.  Also viewed from the B ramp, that's the upper deck in left field.   Party deck down the right field line    Evidence of a food court behind the seating above the batter's eye  Perhaps these very bold, Hitchcockian birds picking at left-over popcorn and peanuts were portents of what was to come.  Selling exactly what they say they're selling.  Through the windows of the Metropolitan Club you can see one of the displays of Met Stadium memorabilia.  Dave St. Peter introducing the first physical models of the ballpark in June 2007    Is it possible to take a bad picture of this building?   Scoreboard as viewed from Fifth Street.  This is the main entry to the Pro Shop. The second entry, located just outside the turnstiles, is indicated by the arrow.  Detail of the train tunnels (click to view the entire drawing)    Opening day, 2010   Left field bench seating    The visitor's clubhouse at Target Field. (Photo by Javen Swanson)   Loading docks to the right, VIP entrances to the left.    Since pictures of the ballpark are forbidden, perhaps you'll enjoy this shot of the lovely apple tree in my front yard.  Original Concept - With a Retractable Roof  Section 237, Row 15 (top of the Trap)  Best view available from the "B" ramp.   Click to enlarge greatly. See yourself?   The electronic sign has been corrected (and never forget that ballpark is one word, not two)  Quote wall  From the roof of the B ramp, you can see just how futile it will be to get a glimpse of the action.   Frost on the pumpkins, snow on the plaza  7:52 PM It's nearing peak, and covering the stands behind third base.  Here are some less intrusive things things you can actually get at the ballpark. Welcome Visitors From Two Men On (Accessiblity) Glossary BPM - Ballpark Magic BRT - Bus Rapid Transit DSP - Dave St. Peter FSE - Full Season Equivalent FYS - Fake Yankee Stadium (see also: NYS) HERC - Hennepin Energy Resource Company (aka the Garbage Burner) HPB - Home Plate Box HRP - Home Run Porch LC - Legends Club LRT - Light Rail Transit MBA - Minnesota Ballpark Authority (will own Target Field) MOA - Mall of America MSFC - Minnesota Sports Facilities Commission (owns the Metrodome) NYS - New Yankee Stadium SRO - Standing Room Only STH - Season Ticket Holder TCFBS - TCF Bank Stadium TF - Target Field Selected Bibliography - Analysis
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