Spotlight on Hillsboro Hops ballpark

Article posted by Coliseum, May 6^th, 2025

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Minor League Baseball’s (MiLB) Hillsboro Hops have offered a new look at the team’s future home which is currently under construction and set to open for the 2026 season.

MiLB.com said the team highlighted a suite of transformative amenities that promise to significantly enhance both the fan experience and player facilities, setting a new standard for minor league baseball.

The Hillsboro Hops are a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team in the Northwest United States, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, a City in the Portland metropolitan area.

The Hops are members of the Northwest League as an affiliate of the MLB team Arizona Diamondbacks. They currently play their home games at Ron Tonkin Field in Hillsboro, Oregon, which opened in 2013.

The new Hillsboro Hops ballpark is located on the Northwest side of the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex in Hillsboro.

It has been designed as a year-round outdoor entertainment venue potentially hosting up to 300 events per year, including Hops home baseball games, concerts, festivals, community events, and amateur baseball games.

The new ballpark has been designed to accommodate 6,000 people for baseball and up to 7,000 for concerts and other events.

The stadium is on track for completion in December 2025. Crews recently completed structural steelwork, and they have begun the enclosure as well as interior walls.

K.L. Wombacher, President and General Manager of the Hillsboro Hops, said, “This ballpark will be a regional centerpiece, where fans can enjoy the best experience in minor league baseball.

“For players, it’s a major league-quality facility that will be the best in baseball. For the region, it’s a year-round destination that will drive premier events and economic growth for decades to come.”

MiLB.com further stated that fans can look forward to a dramatically enhanced game-day experience, including a 360 degree wraparound concourse, a beer garden and a dedicated food hall with six dining options.

The ballpark has been reoriented for the sun at the backs of fans, providing a fully shaded seating bowl. A 32-foot canopy will provide shelter from rain and sun, creating a comfortable, all-weather venue for baseball, concerts, festivals and community events.

A new premium club level will include a climate-controlled 9,000 square foot lounge offering upscale views, chef-inspired food, padded high-back seats and multiple bars. The concourse level will offer a variety of seating options designed to accommodate every kind of fan, including: Padded Club seats with extended leg room; 4-tops that include swivel chairs and half-moon tables; Family berm tickets for $8; Infield and Homeplate suites offering private group experiences.

The Hops’ new ballpark will have a state-of-the-art sound system and an LED video board that will be four times larger than the current display.

For players and coaches, the stadium is being built to meet Major League Baseball’s updated facility standards. New amenities include expanded clubhouses, dining areas, weight rooms, indoor batting tunnels with 16-foot ceilings and dedicated facilities for female players, coaches and umpires.

Jim Etzel, Chief Executive Officer of Sport Oregon said, “The Hillsboro Hops’ new ballpark is a premier venue—not just for baseball, but for the entire region’s sports and event landscape.

“It’s the kind of bold investment in infrastructure and experience that strengthens Oregon’s economy and reputation as a premier destination for sports and entertainment.”

The facility was designed by a team led by Populous and SRG, with Mortenson overseeing construction.

Construction is projected to generate $190 million in local economic output, including almost 1,000 jobs, according to an ECONorthwest study.

Once open, the ballpark is expected to contribute $64 million annually to the local economy, including 50 full-time, year-round jobs and 380 seasonal jobs that will pay about $20 million in wages.

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