Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fieflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) will now be known as Segra Park. Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks Corp. announced Monday that the two companies have rebranded as Segra. Read more here. Read press release here.
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Fireflies Home Now Segra Park
Stadium Board Hears About Improvement Needs at Spirit Communications Park
The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) and city officials told a newly formed stadium board of advisers this week that several expensive upkeep projects are in the works for Spirit Communications Park, the minor league ballfield that only opened just over a year ago. Read more and view photos here.
Fayetteville Looks to Columbia for Ballpark Ideas
A contingent of Fayetteville (NC) city and county officials are scheduled this week to tour brand new Sprint Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) in Columbia (SC). Read more here.
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Ballpark Visit ALERT: Spirit Communications Park (Columbia, SC)
Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com recently visited Spirit Communications Park, the new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League). Mr. Mock, who just launched a new and improved website, provides a comprehensive review of the ballpark that covers its development, design and construction, amenities, concessions, and overall fan experience. Read more and view photos here.
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Over 9,000 Show Up to Watch Fireflies Inaugural Home Opener
The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) made their home debut Thursday night in front of 9,077 fans at the new Spirit Communications Park. Read more and watch video here.
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Inaugural Home Opener Tonight for Fireflies, Spirit Communications Park
It’s finally here. The Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) will make their home debut in the new Spirit Communications Park tonight at 7:05 p.m. Read more here. View photo gallery here.
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Noise, Lighting Study Clears Way for Fireflies
Results from noise and lighting studies for the Spirit Communications Park, the new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League), found that baseball games would have a minimal effect on nearby neighborhoods. Read more here.
Columbia Ballpark Consultants to Release Lighting and Noise Study Today
Some neighbors who live in homes closest to Columbia’s baseball stadium under construction for the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) are anxious to learn Tuesday about the findings of long-awaited lighting and noise studies that many say were done without listening their concerns. Read more here.
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Progress Continues on Columbia Ballpark
Work is progressing on the new $87 million Spirit Communications Park on Bull Street in Columbia (SC), which will serve as the home of the Columbia Fireflies (Single-A, South Atlantic League) starting April 14. Read more here.
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Columbia Professional Baseball Releases Latest Renderings of Ballpark, Club Area and Suites
PRESS RELEASE – Due to the overwhelming interest shown since the groundbreaking for Spirit Communications Park, Columbia Professional Baseball will be providing project updates and information on the first seating available for purchase at the ballpark next week—approximately six weeks ahead of the initial schedule. Continue reading
Columbia Ballpark Designer: Fans Will Be ‘Blown Away’
Take it from Mike Sabatini, a senior architect for Populous, the design firm for Columbia’s new baseball stadium at the Bull Street development. Spirit Communications Park is going to be a home run. Read more here.
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It’s ‘Spirit Communications Park’ for New Columbia Baseball Stadium
PRESS RELEASE – The City of Columbia and Columbia Professional Baseball, announced today that they have reached an agreement with Spirit Communications to name the new, state-of-the-art multi-use sports and entertainment venue at Columbia Common in downtown Columbia. The venue will be known as “Spirit Communications Park.”