The stadium was originally known as Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka before the 2021 naming rights transition.
The pitch dimensions measure 105 meters by 68 meters, meeting professional football standards.
The stadium's structural layout retains an 8-lane 400-meter all-weather track, common in multi-purpose Japanese municipal stadiums.
It hosted the 1998 National Sports Festival of Japan for athletics events.
The facility is integrated into the larger Hiratsuka General Park, which covers approximately 31 hectares.
The stadium's main stand roof provides shelter for only a portion of the spectators, leaving the goal-behind stands exposed to the elements.
The park surrounding the stadium was built on the former site of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Hiratsuka Naval Ammunition Arsenal.
Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka is the home ground of the J.League football club Shonan Bellmare. Located within Hiratsuka General Park, the stadium features an athletic track surrounding the pitch and a total seating capacity of approximately 15,000. It serves as a municipal multi-purpose venue hosting professional football matches, track and field events, and local school sports competitions. The facility underwent a major renovation in 2021 when the naming rights were acquired by Lemon Gas Co., Ltd. The stadium design includes a main stand with a roof and exposed concrete bleachers for general admission seating. The surrounding park area includes extensive green spaces, a rose garden, and children's play zones. It remains a central hub for community recreation and sports development in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The elevated walkway near the main stadium entrance, offering a panoramic view of the pitch and the park's surrounding greenery.
Bring a hat and sunglasses for day matches, as the majority of the seating is uncovered.
Check the official Shonan Bellmare schedule, as the park can become extremely crowded on match days.
Explore the northern section of the park to find the rose garden, which is quieter than the stadium plaza.
Do not attempt to park in the main park lots on J.League match days without a pre-reserved permit, as spaces are restricted.
Closed on certain days for facility maintenance; check the official municipal calendar as stadium availability changes during tournament preparations.
No smoking is permitted in the stadium bowl; follow specific fan conduct guidelines if attending a J.League match.
