DAYTON — Day Air Ballpark will see renovations this season, with surprise luxurious updates to come in the Fall.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, Day Air Ballpark announced their most significant renovations to date since the stadium’s birth.
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Construction is almost done at Day Air Ballpark as Dayton Dragon officials announced today that new renovations will ‘level up’ their game.
“Whether it’s the field, the lighting, the heating and air conditioning, the sound system, all of those types of things are making it a 21st-century stadium, because we are upgrading all of the technology throughout the ballpark,” Dayton Dragon President Robert Murphy said.
Dayton Dragons officials unveiled on Tuesday that these renovations are all a part of their big surprise plans for The Dragon’s Diamond Club.
When it’s finished this Fall, the upper deck will provide a more luxurious way to watch baseball games and host events.
“This project is about more than just expanding the ballpark. It’s about creating new ways for people to connect, celebrate, and make memories in the heart of our city. One of our goals as an organization is to bring more people downtown,” Murphy said.
The Dragon’s Diamond Club will feature more seats, dining options, and a view of the baseball field in a climate-controlled space.
Lifelong Dayton Dragons fan Marcus Perry said the new additions will allow fans to watch the games more comfortably.
“I think by adding this extra area, you can get a little bit more elbow room with people and be able to cool off too,” Perry said.
But as a baseball fan, Perry said braving the weather is part of the fun, whether it’s boiling hot or freezing cold.
“When I was a kid, we actually used to sit on the lawn. We were freezing and huddled up in blankets. It’s a little warmer nowadays,” Perry said.
Executive Vice President for the Dayton Dragons, Brandy Guinaugh, said the upgrades will allow the venue to be used year-round.
“No more do we have an offseason. This is a 365 kind of operation for us, and we are excited to add that to the downtown space,” Guinaugh said.
There will be soft openings for the venue leading up to the grand opening this Fall.
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