Minute Maid Park: Home of the Houston Astros
History of Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park, originally known as Enron Field and later Astros Field, has been the home of the Houston Astros since 2000. The stadium, located in downtown Houston, Texas, was built to replace the Astrodome, which had been the Astros' home for over 30 years.
Minute Maid Park was designed by HOK Sport, the same firm that designed Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Coors Field. The stadium has a retro-modern design, with a retractable roof and a natural grass field. It has a seating capacity of over 41,000 and features a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, a lazy river, and a playground.
Minute Maid Park has hosted a number of major events, including the 2005 World Series, the 2017 World Series, and the 2019 All-Star Game. It is also a popular venue for concerts and other events.
Features of Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park is one of the most popular baseball stadiums in the country. It features a number of amenities that make it a great place to watch a game, including:
- A retractable roof that allows games to be played in any weather
- A natural grass field
- A swimming pool and lazy river beyond the outfield
- A playground for kids
- A variety of concessions and restaurants
- A team store
Facts about Minute Maid Park
- Minute Maid Park is the first Major League Baseball stadium to have a retractable roof and a natural grass field.
- The stadium has a seating capacity of 41,168.
- The swimming pool and lazy river beyond the outfield are the largest in any Major League Baseball stadium.
- Minute Maid Park has hosted the World Series twice, in 2005 and 2017.
- The stadium also hosted the All-Star Game in 2019.
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