The stadium was originally built in 1987 as the Florida Baseball Academy.
The 2009 renovation project cost approximately $27 million.
The facility includes a 'ranch' area for team operations and player development.
The stadium's seating bowl is situated to provide optimal sun protection for spectators.
It has hosted professional exhibition games since the early 1990s.
Charlotte Sports Park serves as the official Spring Training home for the Tampa Bay Rays and the base for the Charlotte Stone Crabs. The facility features a 7,670-seat main stadium designed specifically for baseball-centric viewing angles. It includes six practice fields used during professional training sessions. The park was renovated in 2009 to modernize its amenities and expand seating capacity. It is located in Port Charlotte, Florida, adjacent to the Myakka River. The venue hosts collegiate baseball tournaments and community events throughout the year. The stadium layout offers a 360-degree concourse for uninterrupted game viewing.
From the elevated 360-degree concourse looking down toward home plate.
Arrive early to watch batting practice on the practice fields before main games.
Choose seats on the third-base side for maximum shade during afternoon games.
Check the official team calendar for team-specific autograph sessions.
Do not leave cars in overflow grass parking if severe weather has recently occurred, as ground can become soft.
Active primarily during the MLB Spring Training season; schedule fluctuates during the minor league and collegiate off-seasons.
No outside food or beverages are permitted inside the stadium gates.
