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Ferris Wheel, Fun Zone Proposed For Somerset Patriots Stadium
The Somerset Patriots celebrated their 20-year anniversary and announced plans to improve the ballpark projected over the next few years.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — There looks to be some exciting new changes coming to the Somerset Patriots Stadium including the possible addition of a Ferris wheel and more.
The improvements were announced last week during a 20-year anniversary celebration of the stadium.
"For those of you who know Bridgewater know we don’t have a downtown section. But on game night [TD Bank Ballpark] is the downtown for Bridgewater Township," said Bridgewater Township Council Vice President Howard Norgalis at the celebration.
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Now looking to the future to reinvest in the ballpark, the team, and the community, Steve Kalafer, chairman of the Somerset Patriots, announced he is looking to make improvements to the stadium to help sustain another successful 20 years.
Some of the ideas being discussed for improvements at the ballpark include a Ferris Wheel in front. Additional plans also look to create a new fun zone, a redesigned picnic patio, building an upscale bar experience at The Handlebar, and also a social group area with tables and chairs in the right field with concessions where the current lawn seating section is.
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The possible improvements to the facility are projected to happen over the next few years. No taxpayer money will be used for the improvements.
"The plans are currently in the early stages," said Marc Russinoff, Somerset Patriots spokesman. "This is the first time we unveiled those plans. It's a starting point that will add some excitement to come to the ballpark."
TD Bank Ballpark officially opened its gates, originally as Somerset Ballpark in Bridgewater, on June 7, 1999 for the first ever Somerset Patriots game. Since that time, the team has consistently ranked among the top drawing minor league franchises in the country.
The TD Bank Ballpark is located at 1 Patriots Park in Bridgewater Township. For more information visit somersetpatriots.com.
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