The Jackie Robinson Ballpark Renovations project is a significant undertaking that aims to modernize the facility while ensuring its legacy is maintained for future generations. Renovations to the Daytona Beach ballpark will enhance the experience for fans, visitors, and athletes, blending state-of-the-art upgrades with the ballpark’s rich history.
A new player development structure will modernize the ballpark by including state-of-the-art amenities such as home and away club facilities, new team stores, offices, and indoor batting cages. Upgraded home and away dugouts will feature restrooms, and the addition of a second-floor multi-purpose room and club seating area with a warming kitchen will enrich the spectator experience.
Site improvements will create new secure parking spaces for players and team members, accessible stadium parking for fans, dedicated field storage, and other miscellaneous improvements to meet baseball standards for Major League Baseball.
The project, an approximately $30-million Design-Build initiative, began in December 2024 and is set to be completed in early 2026.
The oldest ballpark in Minor League Baseball, it is also where Jackie Robinson integrated professional baseball while playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate in 1946 (a year later, he would break the MLB barrier with the Dodgers).
Formerly City Island Ballpark, the venue was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 and renamed Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 1990.
The City of Daytona Beach owns the ballpark, and the Daytona Tortugas team is closely involved in the project. This collaborative effort underscores the dedication to preserving the ballpark’s historic significance while delivering modern upgrades that will benefit the community and visitors for years to come.
