FINLEY FIELD was designed to be the most detailed Mid-Sized Scale Model Ball park of its kind. Finley Field is completely HAND CRAFTED. Its infrastructure and outer facade is made of Foam Rubber. Each aspect of the infrastructure both inner and outer was meticulously hand carved to form the designed shapes that you see. Its dimensions are much bigger than the small 3x3 Clay Breakable Model Parks found in Baseball Merchandise shops, but small enough to be placed in tighter spaces.
SPECS & DIMENSIONS
Construction began in January, 2016. Construction was completed on March 26, 2007 and formally opened and displayed to the public on April 21, 2007. Finley Field has a seating capacity of 50,675, and an estimated standing room capacity of 52,378, give or take a few. Finley Field is designed to be the most Fan Friendly, Intimate state of the art Ballpark of our time, with features to suit and accommodate baseball fans, their families, or any ball park enthusiast. Finley Field combines unique and challenging outfield dimensions making it a hitters and pitchers Ball Park all in one.
The playing field dimensions are… 335ft. down the left & right field lines, 380ft. in right center field, 410ft. in center field, 440ft. in near left center field (just left of the scoreboard) in the far bank corner known as "Death Valley", and 390ft. in straight left center field. The Center Field wall is 35ft. tall, making it the highest wall in the parks outfield. Ballpark Model Specs & Details Size: * Width: 8.8" wide * Height: 4" high from base to roof. 4 ¾ with flags. * Weight: 1.285 Kilograms.* Stands upright on its own |
FEATURES
Finley Field hosts a variety of amenities including commercial businesses and hotel suites.
Scroll down to read an in-dept description of the amenities of Finley Field. |
Overview of the Unique Design and Field Dimensions
FOAM RUBBER FOUNDATION / INFRASTRUCTURE:
One of the outstanding aspects of Finley Field is its frame & infrastructure. Finley Field is constructed and made of 96% foam rubber, which makes it virtually unbreakable, unlike the smaller scale model ballparks (mostly found in Baseball & Spots Shops) that are made from clay and or ceramic materials. This way, if accidentally bumped, dropped or banged into, the overall structure will absorb the shock and wither bending or conform back to its original shape at any given point. |
SEE THROUGH CORRIDORS & ENTRANCES INSIDE & OUT
Finley Field features actual corridors circling the park where you can look right through the facade on the outside-
to the inside of the park and playing filed, just like the old school ballparks. Finley Field also features Four (4), 3 Dimensional see through Hand Carved Stadium Entrances; Gates A to C on all four sides.
One of the most dramatic views is the one under the Marquis right behind home-plate for a center-field view.
to the inside of the park and playing filed, just like the old school ballparks. Finley Field also features Four (4), 3 Dimensional see through Hand Carved Stadium Entrances; Gates A to C on all four sides.
One of the most dramatic views is the one under the Marquis right behind home-plate for a center-field view.
VIDEO / SCOREBOARD & CENTER FIELD WALL
The Center Field DELUXE VIDEO BOARD was designed in meticulous detail. It combines scoreboard stats, activities and a HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO SCREEN to illustrate and capture all the action, video clips and presence of the Park. A 40 foot high Center Field wall complete with Ivy, Camera Well and Bleachers crowns Center Field. |
DELUXE EXPLODING SCOREBOARD
The centerpiece of Finley Field is its state of the art Deluxe Exploding Scoreboard. The Deluxe Exploding Scoreboard is a revolutionary Multiplex / Double sided, state of the art scoreboard that is the first in the Original Scale Model Park league to sport a huge 1000 inch HD-LCD Video screen. The scoreboard has two side screens for various information like the Grill-O Gram that shows messages or notes of interest and a digital bulb screen fro various game play information like players pic’s &info, Ads, and colorful crowd cheer boosting signs & phrases. If you look at the back of the scoreboard, you’ll see yet another screen. This screen is a much smaller screen (100) LCD located directly over the bar for fans to view game highlights or other events from the Center Field Patio deck area.
On non-game days / nights, this rear screen shows away games & other sporting events for patrons to view on the Patio. During this time, this screen can be controlled by Theresa’s Lounge. During home games, this rear screen is overridden (taken over by the parks Video Control System.
The scoreboard is also an Exploding Scoreboard that lights up, belches smoke, sound effects and shoots fireworks & pyrotechnics into the air for Grillers home-runs. The two Red-Crystal-Siren globes on the top corners spins around bright red Beams of light during the home-run celebration display and doubles as launcher turrets for the skyrockets (similar to the original Exploding scoreboard of the old Comiskey Park) which serves as the perfect crowning for the scoreboard. There is no other Scoreboard in Major League baseball with screens on opposite sides and puts on a home run celebration display like this one.
On non-game days / nights, this rear screen shows away games & other sporting events for patrons to view on the Patio. During this time, this screen can be controlled by Theresa’s Lounge. During home games, this rear screen is overridden (taken over by the parks Video Control System.
The scoreboard is also an Exploding Scoreboard that lights up, belches smoke, sound effects and shoots fireworks & pyrotechnics into the air for Grillers home-runs. The two Red-Crystal-Siren globes on the top corners spins around bright red Beams of light during the home-run celebration display and doubles as launcher turrets for the skyrockets (similar to the original Exploding scoreboard of the old Comiskey Park) which serves as the perfect crowning for the scoreboard. There is no other Scoreboard in Major League baseball with screens on opposite sides and puts on a home run celebration display like this one.
BLEACHER PATIO & REAR VIDEO SCREEN
Crystal Lamps adorn the rear bleacher Patio area.
The Patio centerpiece is a bar with a large 100 inch video screen directly behind & over it.
Stairs leading up to the Patio is located to the right.
The Patio centerpiece is a bar with a large 100 inch video screen directly behind & over it.
Stairs leading up to the Patio is located to the right.
SKY BOXES WITH GLASS LIKE WINDOWS
Sheer Clear plastic serves as the windows for the Sky Boxes. Little people can be seen in each of the windows.
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DELUXE LUXURY SUITES PATIO
The Deluxe Luxury Suites & Patio is one of the highlighted features of FINLEY FILED. Open year round, the Deluxe Luxury Suites features a separate Living Room, Bedroom & Bath.
Amenities include; Bar, 52 Inch HD Flat Screen TV in living area, 32 inch HDTV in Bedroom, Complimentary bottle of Champagne, WiFi, Landline, Snacks & Beverages. The Inner Glass Door leads to a small patio with a set of outside seats for better game view. For cuisine, the suites have the option to order from the Suites / Sky Box Kitchen, The Stadium Club or any of the restaurants in the park, which can be delivered to the suites, or outside businesses. There are 16 deluxe Luxury Suites in total that circles the infield area of the park. The Deluxe Luxury suites has its own separate entrance on the right field side of the park (or south end of the stadium) between the Box office and gate B, with a lobby, check in/out desk & concierge. Rates for the Suites Increase on game days. |
ESPN ZONE & PATIO
The outside of the stadium over the Main Entrance & Concourse tunnel and directly under the famous marquis view lies the ESPN Zone Patio. This Patio Deck and Bar host fine spirits along with an array of Snacks, Bar food, and features three (3) large HD Screens (ESPN style) that covers the top sporting events of the day.
The screens can be sen under the ESPN Patio Sign. From the patio, fans can look down onto the street, in front of the stadium with a view around the neighborhood. The lounging areas features comfortable seating including tables. |
YEAR ROUND COMMERCE
Finley Field host several Popular commercial businesses that surround the ballpark. Mostly located in the outfield, these businesses are designed to operate year round during baseballs off season. Theses businesses have separate entrances on the outside and is accessible to fans on the inside. The Majority of the businesses have windows and or patios facing the infield for patrons to view the park.
This feature makes these businesses attractive for fans and also tourist who would like to view the inside / field and take pictures of this historic park, even on non-game days.
This feature alone guarantees many extra patrons, equaling extra revenue to the park by providing services year round and on non-game days.
On game days or special events, the businesses have a sir-charge (ticket) for entering the Patio /Infield side during Grillers Games. These businesses include The famous Renaldis Pizzeria, Starbucks Sports Zone, The Deluxe Luxury Suites, Theresa's Lounge- the legendary South Side Bar from the 60's, and the Infamous Back In The Days BBQ.
This feature makes these businesses attractive for fans and also tourist who would like to view the inside / field and take pictures of this historic park, even on non-game days.
This feature alone guarantees many extra patrons, equaling extra revenue to the park by providing services year round and on non-game days.
On game days or special events, the businesses have a sir-charge (ticket) for entering the Patio /Infield side during Grillers Games. These businesses include The famous Renaldis Pizzeria, Starbucks Sports Zone, The Deluxe Luxury Suites, Theresa's Lounge- the legendary South Side Bar from the 60's, and the Infamous Back In The Days BBQ.
IN CONCLUSION
One thing is for certain…
If you’re a hardcore / dedicated baseball fan or sports enthusiast, Finley Field has the complete package to engage you for days! Between checking into the Deluxe Luxury Suites and visiting Back In The Days BBQ Rib Joint & Theresa’s Lounge with its great Blues Bands at night…. to the Starbucks Sports Zone and Renaldis Pizza… not to mention the other Restaurants, Mezzanine /Concourse Mall and a Ballgame or two, one can remain in the Park for an estimated 2 – 3 days without leaving making this a literal oasis.
As you continue to observe Finley Field, you may notice other details that makes this the most detailed Handcrafted Scale Model Ballpark to date. CHECK IT OUT!
If you’re a hardcore / dedicated baseball fan or sports enthusiast, Finley Field has the complete package to engage you for days! Between checking into the Deluxe Luxury Suites and visiting Back In The Days BBQ Rib Joint & Theresa’s Lounge with its great Blues Bands at night…. to the Starbucks Sports Zone and Renaldis Pizza… not to mention the other Restaurants, Mezzanine /Concourse Mall and a Ballgame or two, one can remain in the Park for an estimated 2 – 3 days without leaving making this a literal oasis.
As you continue to observe Finley Field, you may notice other details that makes this the most detailed Handcrafted Scale Model Ballpark to date. CHECK IT OUT!