Bright House Field, baseball stadium in Clearwater, Florida, United States
Bright House Field, now called BayCare Ballpark, is a baseball stadium in Clearwater with about 7,000 fixed seats and grassy areas for additional spectators. The venue features multiple viewing spots including a tiki pavilion with group seating in left field and elevated beach chairs along the third base line near the dugouts.
The stadium opened in 2004 and replaced the older Jack Russell Memorial Stadium located four miles away. The Phillies relocated their spring training operations here to be closer to the Carpenter Complex, their training facility that has operated since 1947.
The field carries the colors and traditions of Philadelphia baseball, with red seats and design elements that honor the Phillies heritage. Local fans gather here to experience the spring training ritual that has connected the Clearwater community to the team for decades.
The stadium sits easily accessible near U.S. Route 19, reachable by car or local transit, with parking available in two main lots at affordable rates. Visitors find food and drink options at several points throughout the venue, including a tiki bar in left field and standard ballpark concessions.
The stadium was built on a former Home Depot site, which provided existing paved parking space that helped with logistics during busy game days. A notably missing element is a pre-game organist; the older stadium featured a live organ player before games, but modern sound systems now play music through speakers instead.
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