TX2.04 Southwest University Park El Paso

2.04 > Southwest University Park - El Paso, TX

Construction Cost: $75,000,000 (In 2017 Dollars)

Basic Features >>

• Southwest University Park opened in

April 2014. • 9,500 overall ballpark capacity (7,200 fixed seats). • Located in a new development zone of downtown El Paso. • Features $700,000 in public art in perimeter plazas. • 360 degree wrap around concourse. • Superior brand integration throughout the ballpark. • Features a number of unique amenities for patrons including:

• Kid’s fun zone in center field • knot hole “peek through slots” in the batter’s eye. • Fiesta Patio (group area accommodates 75) • Budweiser Bullpen Patio (Accommodates 90 - 120) • Pepsi Party Deck (accommodates 80 - 110) • Santa Fe Pavilion (right center accommodates 60 - 120)

• Features key premium amenities including:

• 20 premium suites • “Big Dog House” located in right field (free standing four story building) • Sun Kings Saloon. • Diamonds Direct Luxury Club

Woof Top Bar Deck • Premium Club behind home plate (accommodates 250 with fully catered meals)

Fig. 212. Southwest University Park Aerial View

Floor Plates >>

• The floor plates for Southwest University Park are well organized but in some cases overly complex. There are a number of nooks and crannies throughout the ballpark that make it somewhat difficult to navigate if unfamiliar with the ballpark or visiting for the first time. • The red colored area in Fig. 213 represents a three (3) story building that can be rented on game-days • The main concourse is at street grade and is very spacious and incorporates public space and public art at its perimeters which is very engaging for the adjacent communities. • The ballpark has two (2) levels of suites which adds to it’s overall massive scale.

Fig. 214. Suite Level One Plan Fig. 216. Suite Level Two Plan

Building Sections >>

The overall scale of Southwest University Park is massive. The sections on the right side of the page illustrate the concept of the open concourse as well as a very gradual seating bowl that fosters a very intimate feel to the seating bowl. The diversity of seating inventory in “neighborhoods” provides excitement and a sense of civic engagement when attending games.

Fig. 218. Southwest University Park Building Section

Fig. 217. Southwest University Park Building Section

Open concourse

Fig. 220. Right Field Porch & Rental Spaces

Fig. 219. Outfieild Aerial View - New Urban Sunset Fig. 223. Right Field Bar/Rental Space

Fig. 222. Team Store Interior Space

Fig. 221. Home Plate VIP & Administration Entry Summary >>

Southwest University Park is massive in scale and amenities. Its “double-sided” perimeter in right field with the four story building that also provides a measure of transparency at the street level is nothing less than cool (Fig. 220).

The ballpark’s local feel at the VIP entry (Fig. 221), which is only a block or so away from neighborhood bars and cantinas (well within walking distance), encourages pre and post-game support of local business and entertainment.

On-street parking is not as readily available as other “urban” ballparks, however structured parking is conveniently located well within quarter mile of the ballpark in and around the developing downtown district.

Since the development of the ballpark there are more entertainment venues scheduled to come on line in the near future. The most recent proposed addition to the new downtown entertainment district is a mid-sized arena.