DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Thursday evening, the Daytona Tortugas and the City of Daytona Beach broke ground on renovations at Jackie Robinson Memorial Ballpark.
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The renovations will cost approximately $30 million and will upgrade the park to current minor league standards.
Once complete, the project will be a 30,000-square-foot multi-story player development facility with new home and visiting clubhouses, batting cages, umpire facilities, fitness and training spaces, fully equipped dining facilities, a multi-purpose community room, and office space.
The goal is to create a premier baseball destination to ensure Jackie Robinson’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of baseball players and fans.
Phase 1 of the construction will begin in late 2024, with Phase 2 expected in early 2026.
The Daytona Tortugas, a Cincinnati Reds Single-A affiliate, has a 20-year lease on the ballpark through 2044, with two additional, 5-year lease options.
The baseball park was renamed Jackie Robinson Memorial Ballpark in 1990.
Robinson played in Daytona Beach in 1946, during a spring training game.
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