Louisville Slugger Field

at 401 East Main St, Louisville , 40203 United States

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2. Local Business
3. Tourist Attraction
4. Sports Venue & Stadium

<p><b>Louisville Slugger Field</b> is a <a href="/pages/w/108379982523213">baseball</a> stadium in <a href="/pages/w/104006346303593">Louisville, Kentucky</a> and is home to the <a href="/pages/w/107582409271197">Louisville Bats</a>, the AAA affiliate of the <a href="/pages/w/111888982160557">Cincinnati Reds</a>. It opened in 2000 with seats for 13,131 fans. The <a href="/pages/w/107518682603895">Ohio River</a> and state of <a href="/pages/w/111957282154793">Indiana</a> are visible from the park. The design of Louisville Slugger Field is unique due to a former train shed that was on the grounds being incorporated into the stadium. The naming rights for the stadium were purchased by <a href="/pages/w/108122655876234">Hillerich & Bradsby</a>, makers of the famous Louisville Slugger <a href="/pages/w/112465518770923">baseball bat</a> and the <a href="/pages/w/142963419053156">Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory</a> is down the street. The stadium is accessible from <a href="/pages/w/111546178869304">I-64</a> and <a href="/pages/w/112779192067307">I-65</a>.</p><h2>History</h2><p>The Louisville Bats and the City of Louisville broke ground on Louisville Slugger Field back on November 13, 1998. In front of a crowd estimated at about 1,000, Mayor <a href="/pages/w/126287497413815">Jerry Abramson</a> and Governor <a href="/pages/w/112260678789066">Paul E. Patton</a> cut out the first home plate before they broke the ground with Bats President Gary Ulmer and other officials.</p><p>On April 14, 2006, a stadium record crowd of 14,123 watched the Bats lose to the <a href="/pages/w/109273175766079">Ottawa Lynx</a> 6–4, which was the bats home opener for the 2006 season.</p><p>The stadium hosted the 2008 <a href="/pages/w/119558698090658">Triple-A All-Star Game</a> when the Pacific Coast League's all-stars defeated the International League's all-stars 6–3 in front of a sellout crowd.</p>

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Amanda G.

We went on Dog day at the park. Our 2 fur babies loved the excitement and all of the extras (Louisville slugger bandana and booths with treats/toys for... Read more

Shelby Z.

Louisville Slugger Field is the home to the beloved Louisville Bats and Louisville City soccer team. Whether you're a local or tourist, this is one... Read more

Matt R.

I need to acknowledge that they actually have an Against the Grain tap inside the ballpark now. Of course now that they have one, I need to start lobbying... Read more

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Louisville Slugger Field is Louisville based place and this enity listed in Tourist Attraction category. Located at 401 East Main St KY 40203. Contact phone number of Louisville Slugger Field: (502) 212-2287