LMCU Ballpark
LMCU Ballpark is a ballpark located in Comstock Park, Michigan, just north of Grand Rapids. Established as Old Kent Park in 1994, the stadium hosts a minor league baseball team, the West Michigan Whitecaps, and other sporting events. The ballpark's Fifth Third Burger was featured on an episode of Man v. Food. A fire damaged some of the first base side of the stadium on January 3, 2014, but the stadium re-opened in time to host the Whitecaps for the 2014 season.
| Former names | Old Kent Park (1994–2000) Fifth Third Ballpark (2000–2021) |
|---|---|
| Location | 4500 West River Drive Comstock Park, MI 49321 |
| Coordinates | 43.040195°N 85.659832°W |
| Owner | West Michigan Whitecaps Corp. |
| Operator | West Michigan Whitecaps Corp. |
| Capacity | 8,942 (2018–present) 9,281 (2016–2017) 9,684 (2014–2015) 10,071 (2006–2013) 11,000 (1999–2006) 10,700 (1997–1998) 5,701 (1994–1996) |
| Field size | Left field: 317 ft (97 m) Center field: 402 ft (123 m) Right field: 327 ft (100 m) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 1993 |
| Opened | April 12, 1994 |
| Construction cost | $6.5 million ($13.4 million in 2023 dollars) |
| Architect | Rossetti Architects |
| Services engineer | Progressive AE |
| General contractor | Wolverine Building Group |
| Tenants | |
| West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL/High-A Central) (1994–present) | |
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