Travel Channel Coming to Canal Park

Akron’s ballpark menu has already gained national attention, and that will continue on Monday, Aug. 21 when Travel Channel’s Food Paradise show comes to Canal Park.  Read more here.

RubberDucks to Host 3rd Annual Festival of Beers Saturday

The Akron RubberDucks (Double-A, Eastern League) will host the third annual Ballpark Festival of Beers on Saturday, September 17, at Canal Park.  Read more here.  Get tickets here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Canal Park (Akron, OH)

Graham Knight from BaseballPilgrimages.com has posted a review of his recent ballpark visit to Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A, Eastern League).  Read more and view photos here.

Festival of Beers Returns to Canal Park

The Ballpark Festival of Beers returns to Canal Park in downtown Akron (OH) on Sept. 5.  The beer tasting event, hosted by the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A, Eastern League) and presented by Goose Island, runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and gives beer connoisseurs a chance to sample brews while on the baseball field.  Read more here.

Rubber Ducks Unveil Renderings of Major Renovations to Canal Park

PRESS RELEASE – The Akron RubberDucks announced today major renovations at Canal Park for the 2014 Eastern League season, including details regarding the previously-announced new year-round restaurant and information about new picnic and premium areas in left field and right field.

Akron Approves 25-Year Lease Deal

The Akron (OH) City Council has unanimously approved a lease deal with the Double-A Akron Aeros (Eastern League) to keep the team at Canal Park for the next 25 years.   The Aeros were recently purchased by Ken Babby, former chief revenue officer/general manager of digital at the Washington Post.  Read more here.

Aeros Sold, New Owner Given Naming Rights to Both Team and Stadium

As rumored, the Double-A Akron Aeros (Eastern League) have been sold to Ken Babby, former chief revenue officer/general manager of digital at the Washington Post.  Babby has been given the right to change the team’s name and sell the naming rights to Canal Park.  Read more here.

Akron Contemplating Improvements to Canal Park

With a mere five (5) years remaining on the Double-A Akron Aeros’ (Eastern League) lease of Canal Park, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic said the city is considering investing in the stadium to keep the team around for the long term.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.