1. AutoZone Park, Memphis, TN
Home to the Memphis Redbirds
* Recognized as 2009's Minor League park of the year (known as “the Zone”) * Popular local concessions offerings like deep fried catfish * The largest video board in the minors * The Boardwalk, an amusement area with games and a playground for kids * For adults, there are two open-air party decks

2. Canal Park in Akron, OH Home to the Akron Aeros
* One of the unique features of Canal Park is that just about every game ticket is the same price no matter where in the park you sit. The right field bleacher section is the only exception, being one dollar less. * The concourse features a dunk tank while a huge inflatable slide exists in the right field bleacher seats.

3. AT&T Field in Chattanooga, TN
Home to the
Chattanooga Lookouts
* AT&T Field is very unique in that the vast majority of the 6,340 seats are located along the first-base line because of the proximity of a highway along the third base side of the field. * Another unique feature of the park is the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, which choo-choos its way along the outfield fence whenever a Lookout player hits a home run.

4. Modern Woodmen Park Home to the Quad Cities River Bandits
* Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, giving the stadium a stunning backdrop that features the interlocking arches of the Centennial Bridge, a beautiful structure that connects Davenport, Iowa, with Rock Island, Ill. * The River Bandits recently announced that a Ferris wheel and a Zip-line soon will be added to stadium grounds.

5. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium
Home to the
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
* Possible the most scenic locale (not to mention downtown) of any stadium with Pensacola Bay serving as the stadium's backdrop * Also serves as an amphitheater that hosts concerts and shows * Features “Off the Hook Brew House and Oyster Bar” restaurant behind home plate, the first raw oyster bar in Minor League Baseball

6. Frisco RoughRiders Home to the
* The ballpark is host to numerous functions in addition to minor league baseball games, including corporate and charity events, wedding receptions, city of Frisco events, and church services * Stadium arcitechture and design offers a unique, village-like "park within a (ball) park * Features bullpens that are built into the stands and a large pool in right center field available for private party rentals

7. Dell Diamond
Home to the
Round Rock Express
* Features 3,000 “seats” on an outfield grass berm area * Has a private swimming pool and hot tub along with a full basketball court * Consistently sold-out games create an exciting atmosphere at games

8. Discussion Questions:
1) Why do you think a stadium would feature a swimming pool? Do you think a feature like this would work at a major league stadium? Why or why not? 2) Which was your favorite stadium? Why? 3) What is game attractiveness? 4) What other elements contribute to game attractiveness? 5) What features would you include if you were building a stadium?