Atlanta Braves and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to Open Expanded & Reimagined Family Space at Truist Park
Friday, November 15th, 2024
The Atlanta Braves are reaffirming their dedication to the youngest fans and their families across Braves Country with the expanded and reimagined Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park, set to open ahead of the 2025 season. The dedicated family space will be relocated to the Left Field Plaza, between Truist Park’s Left Field Gate and Third Base Gate, and will accommodate more than twice as many families as the existing Hope & Will’s Sandlot holds.
“A day at the ballpark is one of the most fun and meaningful experiences families share, and we were very cognizant of that when we designed Truist Park,” said Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller. “Hope & Will’s Sandlot has been one of the most popular attractions at Truist Park from the first day we opened our doors. As demand in the space increased, we went back to the drawing board with our partners at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, who are the foremost experts in pediatric health, to create a new and enhanced space that will accommodate even more families and help them build a lifetime of memories.”
Features of the new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park will include:
- More than 30,000 square-feet of space dedicated to creating a safe and fun experience for kids of all ages
- Reimagined kids’ zone with fan-favorite rock-climbing tower and other interactive play experiences
- BLOOPER’s Clubhouse for fans to meet BLOOPER and take photos during the game
- Hope & Will’s Sandlot, a kid-sized ball field featuring a scaled model of Truist Park’s outfield wall for organized and pick-up games
- Great lawn with seating to play and relax
- Collapsible batting cages for fans of all ages to practice their swing
Based on feedback from parents who spend considerable time at the Sandlot with their kids, the Braves have added additional amenities to ensure that everyone has fun. A new 480-square foot video board on the Delta Deck will allow families to play without missing any of the Braves action. Additional enhancements include seating for family members across the park, increased areas of shade, cooling misters, and easy access to restrooms. The area will feature dedicated concessions and kid-focused merchandise as well.
“Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is excited to renew our partnership with the Braves and continue our support for families throughout Braves Country,” said Linda Matzigkeit, Chief Administrative Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Children’s is not only the leading place for pediatric care, but we are also fully dedicated to improving the lives of children in our community. The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park provides a great opportunity for us to deliver on that commitment to be a part of kids’ lives – both when they are sick, and when they are healthy.”
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park will be open on gamedays and accessible from The Battery Atlanta for non-gameday events and activities.
These renovations are being created in partnership with ROSSETTI, one of the nation’s leading sports and entertainment architects, and Impact Development Management.
