SRP Park Named 2018 ‘Ballpark of the Year’

SRP Park in North Augusta (SC), the new home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League), is the winner of BaseballParks.com’s award for the 2018 Ballpark of the Year.  Read press release here.  Read full ballpark review here.  Mock compares the new 2018 parks here for USA Today Sports Weekly.

An actual, real award, unlike the other guys!

Ballpark Visit ALERT: SRP Stadium (North Augusta, GA)

Joe Mock of BaseballParks.com recently visited SRP Park, the new home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) in North Augusta (SC).  Mock’s in-depth review checks in at 7,000 words with three-dozen photographs covering everything from ballpark design to fan amenities and concessions.  Read more and view photos here.

Augusta GreenJackets Attendance in New Ballpark Looking Good, So Far

While the last game of the Augusta GreenJackets’ (Single-A, South Atlantic League) inaugural four-game home stand at the new SRP Park was postponed because of weather, attendance for the first three games was enough to put the team in fourth place out of 14 teams in the South Atlantic with 5,102 fans per game.  The team averaged 2,743 fans per game in 2017.  Watch a clip of home opener below:

GreenJackets Unveil New Logos

PRESS RELEASE – The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of San Francisco Giants, unveiled their new identity program at 11:30am on Wednesday December 6th.

Project Jackson Residential Development Taking Shape

It’s clear from the Georgia Avenue bridge — the future home of the Augusta Greenjackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) is slowly coming together. But off in the distance, a new piece is slowly building into place.  Read more and watch news report here.

The Augusta Baseball House that Heaton Built, GreenJackets Take Final Bow

As the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) take the field tonight for the final game of the season, it will conclude their almost 30-year stay at Lake Olmstead.  Next year a new stadium beckons in North Augusta.  Read more and view photo here.  Read about the final homestand here.

It’s ‘SRP Park’ for GreenJackets’ New Digs, Ballpark Logo Unveiled

PRESS RELEASE – The Augusta GreenJackets and SRP FCU announced at a Press Conference that the new stadium under construction in North Augusta, SC will be known as SRP Park.

GreenJackets’ New Stadium Sales Numbers Blowing Past Those for Lake Olmstead Stadium

The numbers tell the story of why there’s nothing but smiles inside the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) front office these days.  The sales team has been successfully selling next season to the community.  It’ll mark the inaugural season of the Ballpark at Riverside Village, the new riverfront stadium at Hammond’s Ferry in North Augusta (SC).  Read more here.  View GreenJackets2018.com here.

North Augusta, GreenJackets Break Ground on New Ballpark (Already Under Construction)

The City of North Augusta (SC) and the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) officially broke ground yesterday on the baseball stadium at Riverside Village at Hammond’s Ferry, the official name for the site formerly known as Project Jackson.  Read more and watch video here.

North Augusta Ballpark Groundbreaking Today

North Augusta (SC) is celebrating a construction milestone that has ‘take me out to the ballgame’ written all over it, and the public is invited.  The groundbreaking for the Augusta GreenJackets’ (Single-A, South Atlantic League) new baseball stadium is Thursday at 12pm (Eastern).  Read more here.  View press release here.

GreenJackats Highlight Features of Coming New Ballpark

A long and grueling process for Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) leadership is starting to bear fruit.  The latest example came Friday when GreenJackets president Jeff Eiseman made a presentation highlighting their future ballpark’s features.  Read more here.  Watch news report here.

Groundbreaking Finally Set for New GreenJackets Ballpark

Groundbreaking for the new Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) stadium in North Augusta’s (SC) newly named Riverside Village at Hammonds Ferry will take place at noon May 25.  Read more here.

Final Green Light for Project Jackson

North Augusta City Council gave final approval this week to the Project Jackson Master Development Agreement, the document that governs who will do what as it rises on the Savannah River’s South Carolina side.  Read more here.

Preliminary Work Begins on Project Jackson

Preliminary site and surveying work has begun on Project Jackson, a mixed-use development situated on 30 acres near the North Augusta (SC) waterfront.  City Council members voted 6-0 at a special council meeting Monday night on final reading of an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an installment purchase agreement of up to $16 million to complete preliminary infrastructure work.  Read more here.

A 2017 July Fourth Ballpark Opening Still Possible for GreenJackets

North Augusta (SC) is close to finalizing a master development agreement for Project Jackson.  Once construction starts, it will take 14 months to complete the project, so the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) won’t be opening the start of the 2017 baseball season in a new ballpark.  Read more here.

Preliminary Site Plans Approved for New GreenJackets Ballpark

In a 6 to 1 vote, the North Augusta (SC) Planning Commission approved preliminary site plans for the new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Project Jackson Advances

Following nearly 3½ hours of discussion, votes and commentary on the controversial Project Jackson, North Augusta (SC) City Council passed on first reading three ordinances related to the riverfront development plan.  Read more here.

GreenJackets to Host ‘World Series of Chili’ Cook-Off

PRESS RELEASE – The Augusta GreenJackets, single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in conjunction with Camp Lakeside, are excited to announce the first annual “World Series of Chili” cook-off to be held at Lake Olmstead Stadium on Saturday, November 14th from 12-5 pm.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Lake Olmstead Stadium (Augusta, GA)

Graham Knight from BaseballPilgrimages.com recently visited Lake Olmstead Stadium, the home of the Augusta GreeenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  Read more and view photos here.

Agon Sports Has a Proven Plan for New Boise Ballpark

The Boise Hawks’ (Single-A, Northwest League) new ownership group, Agon Sports and Entertainment, came into Boise last fall well aware of the club’s need for a new ballpark.  The group wants to mirror what it has done in Fort Wayne (IN), and what it’s about to do in North Augusta (SC), to get it done in Idaho’s capital city.  Read more here.

SC Supreme Court Gives Lift to Project Jackson

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the validity of a North Augusta ordinance being used to finance a new stadium development for the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

North Augusta Chooses General Contractor for Project Jackson

Though the development is still tied up in court, the North Augusta (SC) City Council moved forward with designating  Brasfield and Gorrie LLC as the general contractor for Project Jackson, which includes a new ballpark for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

SC Supreme Court to Hear Project Jackson Lawsuit

The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear the lawsuit stalling North Augusta’s Project Jackson development, which includes a new baseball stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here and here.

North Augusta Seeks General Contractor for New Ballpark

The City of North Augusta (SC) and its construction manager are looking for a general contractor to build the new ballpark for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  The city is inviting professional firms to submit proposals until Oct. 20.  Read more here.  View RFQ here.

Judge Rules New GreenJackets Ballpark Project Can Move Forward

Circuit Court Judge Ernest Kinard has ruled that the City of North Augusta (SC) can move forward with its plans for a $144 million riverfront development that includes a new baseball stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League)  Read more here.

North Augusta Chooses Ballpark Architect

The North Augusta (SC) City Council passed a resolution Monday night selecting Odell Associates of Charlotte (NC) to provide design services for the development of a new stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

North Augusta Authorizes Legal Action to Fight Lawsuit Against Project Jackson

The North Augusta (SC) City Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution to authorize legal action in response to a lawsuit filed last week against the city to stop Project Jackson, which includes a proposed ballpark for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

GreenJackets Name New GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Augusta GreenJackets announce Tom Denlinger as their new General Manager. Denlinger was hired from the Richmond (VA) Flying Squirrels Baseball Club where he served as their Assistant General Manager. The Richmond team is the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants and home to many former Augusta GreenJackets players as they travel through the Giants

GreenJackets Set to Name New GM, Homeowners Group Files Suit to Stop Project Jackson

Tom Denlinger is set to become the new general manager of the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League), replacing Bob Flannery, according to team owner and president Jeff Eiseman.  The GreenJackets will make a formal announcement of the hiring early next week.  Read more here.  Meanwhile, a homeowners association has filed suit to stop Project Jackson.  Read more here.

Council Clears Way for Project Jackson

The North Augusta (SC) City Council voted 6-1 Monday for third-reading approval on the ordinance that will allow the city to create a Tax Increment Financing district to fund the $144 million Project Jackson public development.  The project could include a baseball stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Project Jackson Passes First Test with North Augusta Council

The North Augusta (SC) City Council gave Pro­ject Jackson first-reading approval by a 6-1 vote Monday night. The $144 million riverfront development would include a new stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Two more readings of the ordinance amending an existing Tax Increment Financing district are scheduled for Nov. 4 and Nov. 18.  Read more here.

School Board Approves Financing for North Augusta Project

The Aiken County (SC) School Board voted 7-2 Tuesday night to approve the district’s portion of TIF financing needed for Project Jackson, which incorporates a new baseball stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  It was agreed that none of the district’s financing would go toward the baseball portion of the development.  Read more here.

School Board Vote Tuesday on North Augusta Ballpark Financing Plan

The Aiken County (SC) school board is schedules to vote on a revised TIF financing plan to fund a proposed $150 million development on the North Augusta (SC) riverfront that would include a new home for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

North Augusta Pitches New TIF Plan for Ballpark

North Augusta (SC) City Officials made their second pitch to the Aiken County School Board on Tuesday night to try and sell them on a TIF (tax increment financing) plan for Project Jackson that would include a new ballpark for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Sale of GreenJackets Finalized

PRESS RELEASE – The sale between Ripken Baseball and Agon Sports & Entertainment has been completed and approved by the South Atlantic League, Minor League Baseball and Major League Baseball. Now the new era of GreenJackets baseball begins.

North Augusta Votes to Support Ballpark Plan

The North Augusta (SC) City Council voted 5-1 on Tuesday night for a resolution supporting “Project Jackson,” a large riverfront development that includes a new stadium for the Single-A Augusta Green­Jackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

North Augusta Plan Unveiled, Ripken Baseball Sells GreenJackets

PRESS RELEASE – A proposed mixed use plan for North Augusta’’s riverfront calls for a $150 million public-private investment that would include restaurants, retail, apartments, townhouses, a hotel, offices, conference center, parking and a City owned sports & entertainment facility, which would be the new home of the Augusta GreenJackets, as well as many other events throughout

‘Project Jackson’ to Include Ballpark?

North Augusta (GA) officials are expected to reveal next Wednesday the details of “Project Jackson,” a proposed major, multi-use riverfront project that could include a new stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

GreenJackets, Giants Renew PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The Augusta GreenJackets and San Francisco Giants today join to announce they have renewed their Player Development Contract for two more years. The renewed deal will keep Augusta as a Giants’ affiliate through the 2014 season.

GreenJackets GM to Depart

Nick Brown, the general manager for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets and South Atlantic League general manager of the year in 2010, is reportedly leaving the team to pursue other career opportunities.  Assistant general manager Bob Flannery is expected to replace him.  The team plans to release a statement today about the front office change.  Read more here.