The Official Home of the Rockland Boulders

Architect Layout

Design Goals

1. Provide an attraction that will draw people from the entire region.
2. Facility will provide a strong return on investment that is sustainable.
   1. Variety of revenue generating features.
   2. Multi-purpose use for community events and concerts.
3. Create a friendly facility that will bring fans back to the ballpark
   1. 1. Variety of seating options.
      2. Create neighborhoods around the concourse – new ways of viewing the ballgame.
4. Facility should reflect the Town of Ramapo and Rockland County. 
   1. Use of local materials.
   2. Stone/water and bridges/brick/steel.  Stone:  reflection of the geography, quarries in the County.  Water:  importance of the Hudson River in the development of the region.  Brick:  clay deposits near the Hudson made North Rockland a brick making center for the entire eastern U. S.   Steel:  proximity of iron mines made metal works and important industry, particularly the production of nails. 
5. Facility is environmentally responsible.
6. Create a “Ballpark in the Park”. 
7. Tie to the County Park. 
8. Landscaping reflecting the natural environment.
9. Maintain stream ways and provide buffers to the adjacent wetlands.                                                      

Playing Field and Batting Tunnel

The ballpark is oriented to provide an optimal field orientation for both the players and fans.  Home plate to second base is oriented to the northeast ensuing that batters will not have the sun in their eyes for evening games. 

Backstop netting will be provided between the two dugouts.  Netting will be hung from a cable system.  No overhead netting will be provided.

The field wall behind home plate will be faced with manufactured stone to match the exterior of the building.

A batting tunnel is located directly adjacent to the home team clubhouse.  The primary use of the batting cage will be for player use, but during home games it will be open to fans.  Ballclub staff will supervise the batting tunnel.   Roll up doors or glazing will be provided so the tunnel can be used year round.

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