Buried among the merchandise, a WooSox nickname and a logo paying tribute to Harvey Ball, David Ortiz and Ted Williams, the Worcester Red Sox released new detailed renderings of Polar Park during its hour special on NESN Monday.
Details for the park, which broke ground in July and is expected to open in the spring of 2021, were provided in an 11-minute video that offered a virtual tour of the stadium, which was described as grabbing influences from Fenway Park, Camden Yards and Wrigley Field.
A park will take over the former spot of the General Pickett parking lot on Green Street.
As fans approach the city from downtown Worcester toward Green Street, the General Pickett parking lot will soon become a park.
“It will add a splash of green on Green Street,” President of the Worcester Red Sox Charles Steinberg said.
This rendering shows the entrance of Polar Park near the left field building at the corners of Plymouth and Summit Streets.
Beyond the park, fans will be able to enter Polar Park near the Left Field Building. A heart-shaped clock will be on display - another homage to the city’s motto: “The Heart of the Commonwealth.”
Beyond the entrance near left field, fans will be able to enter Polar Park by Plymouth Street, Gold Street, Ash Street and Madison Streets.
Polar Park's facade took inspiration from Higgins Armory in Worcester.
The front of Polar Park drew inspiration from Higgins Armory with a steel facade. Steinberg said the idea for the steel pillars came as a tribute to Worcester’s strength and optimism.
The players parking lot will be located behind third base and near Madison Street. More green will accent the stadium with a vegetable and herb garden located above the lot.
The Worcester Red Sox released new details regarding Polar Park including fan seating near the dugouts and bullpens.
The DCU Club will act as a year-round event space. It will be built to host weddings, business outings, bar mitzvahs and every other gathering. On the other side of the events space will be the broadcast booth.
Beyond the logo, Harvey Ball’s influence also appears in the ballpark. A yellow smiley will be attached to both the right and left field foul poles.
"A mini monster," Polar Park will feature an iconic wall, but this will be in right field rather than left field.
The local ties are also in center field with a Polar Selzter can in appearing near the hitter’s eye. A wall in right field - not left - will be called the “Worcester Wall.”
“Our own mini monster,” Steinberg said.
A roofing system will provide shade and cover for fans. The overhang jets out from the top of the stadium but allows for an open-air atmosphere as well. Polar Park will also feature a quiet room to allow fans that are sensitive to loud noises a place to watch the game.
Seating at Polar Park will be available next to the dugout as well as next to the bullpen.
Fan seating will also be available directly next to the WooSox dugout. The design of the stadium also places the bullpen by the dugout.
The Summit Street Fair with provide local food and will be open to the public year round. The video described it as offering a thriving nightlife regardless if the team is playing.
The Summit Street Fair located in Polar Park will offer year-round and nightly activities for patrons visiting the area in Worcester.
Behind the batter’s eye in centerfield, a Kid Zone will offer a safe spot for children to play and chase down home runs.
Similar to what’s offered at McCoy Stadium, they’ll be berm seating at Polar Park. From left field to left center, fans can sit and watch a game in a grassy area.
Polar Park will offer a berm seating location the left centerfield.
The left field building will offer space to Worcester businesses but also offer a rooftop deck. The building will draw inspiration from Fenway Park, Camden Yards and Wrigley Field.
The left field office building at Polar Park took inspiration from Camden Yards, Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.