Eastlake Ballpark

Eastlake Ballpark from the pedestrian bridge, Aug-2003.

The park’s interior configuration, as seen from left field.

How things look from behind the plate.

• Location: Ohio 91 just north of Ohio 2 freeway, Eastlake, Ohio
• Opened: 2003 as Eastlake Ballpark
• Additional names: Classic Park (2006)
• Home team: Lake County Captains, South Atlantic League (2003-present)
• Capacity: 7,273

Chronological Tour: Stop 251

Rating: 3 baseballs

The main parking area is connected to the stadium by a pedestrian overpass crossing Ohio 91; there is limited parking on the stadium side of the road, consisting of staff, handicapped, and Gold Reserved parking. As it is, they get $4 to park in the main lot.

The park itself bears a resemblance to Staten Island, at least as far as its configuration goes, although you don’t have the same kind of brickwork -- and instead of additional stands along the sides, they have some outfield bleachers somewhat reminiscent of what got added in Brooklyn a few weeks into the Cyclones’ inaugural season. These, though, were part of the park from the start, placed in front of the park’s kiddie playground.

I would have been tempted to give Eastlake a few more points had its access been any better. At the very least, they could have built the pedestrian crossing so that fans didn't have to walk down to street level and then up to the concourse.