Bethpage Ballpark
Naming rights
The stadium was initially named EAB Park, after European American Bank. On July 17, 2001, Citigroup acquired EAB, resulting in a name change from EAB Park to Citibank Park. Citigroup ended its corporate sponsorship in the spring of 2010 and the ballpark was given the temporary name Suffolk County Sports Park for the 2010 season.
On December 15, 2010, Suffolk County officials agreed to a $2.1 million deal with Bethpage Federal Credit Union to name the stadium Bethpage Ballpark until the 2020 season.
On September 1, 2020, Suffolk County officials signed an agreement with the Long Island-based Fairfield Properties for $7 million over 15 years. When the Bethpage naming rights ended in December 2020, the official name changed to Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Facilities
Fairfield Properties Ballpark has a capacity of 6,002 seats, including 20 luxury suites and a 126-seat bar/restaurant. Family attractions, such as an inflatable jump house and an inflatable fast pitch tent, are located on the concourse. Concession stands offer mainly traditional ballpark foods.
References
- ^ "Citigroup – History". Citi.com. Citigroup. 2007. Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Baumbach, Jim (January 29, 2010). "Citibank ends sponsorship of LI Ducks' stadium". Newsday. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
- ^ Epstein, Reid J. (December 15, 2010). "Bethpage Federal tags Ducks' home field". Newsday. Archived from the original on November 7, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
- ^ "Fairfield Properties Land Naming Rights for Ducks Ballpark". September 1, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ "Park History". Long Island Ducks Baseball. Retrieved November 7, 2019.