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   Since its opening in 1995, Coors Field has become one of baseball launching grounds for homeruns. Before the announcement of an expansion team in 1991, Denver had already began planning for a new ballpark. The team, called the Colorado Rockies began playing at Mile High Stadium in 1993 and played their in 1994, before moving into Coors Field. Located in downtown Denver, construction began in 1993. With record crowds at Mile High Stadium, the Rockies decided to increase the capacity of the stadium from 43,000 to 50,000 before Coors Field opened. Following Camden Yards and other ballparks, Coors Field was constructed with brick and steel. The first game played at Coors Field was on April 25, 1995.

With its hand laid brick and clock tower, fans might think that they were entering a modern day Ebbets Field. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, Coors Field instantly became a hitters paradise. The thin air increases runs and homeruns by 50 percent. Also with its dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains, Coors Field has become one of the most popular ballparks in baseball. The main three tier grandstand extend from the left field foul pole to homeplate, to the right field foul pole, and around into right-center field. Marking one mile above sea level is a row of purple seats which wrap around the upper deck of Coors Field. The scoreboard is located beyond the left field bleachers. The "Rockpile," a 2,300 seat bleacher section, is located behind the centerfield backdrop. The bullpens are found behind the right field fence; along with a manual scoreboard, and a tree/rock covered mountain scene that contains water fountains. The Rockies relievers even plant a small garden near there bullpen! Other amenities at Coors Field include playgrounds and a micro brewery.

    
  
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Name: Coors Field 
Location: Denver, CO
Tenant: Colorado Rockies Capacity: 50,381
Surface:  Grass 
Construction Began: 1993
Opened: April 25, 1995
Cost: $319 Million
Architect: HOK 
Dimensions: 347-L Line, 390-LC, 415-C, 375-RC, 350-R Line
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