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side, giving the stadium a seating capacity of 6,140. The second phase, completed in 2000, saw the first base stands partially extended, increasing seating capacity to 6,300, and the addition of the skysuites and concession space. The right field stands, patio, and restaurant were completed as part
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acquired the ballpark's naming rights when it acquired
Canwest's broadcasting assets from bankruptcy court in 2010. The ballpark was renamed Shaw Park prior to the 2011 season. Following the
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flows northward beyond the left field fence, on the far side of
Waterfront Drive. Trains can be frequently seen and heard passing the ballpark, as it is built inside a curve of the main
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Blue Cross Park has a seating capacity of 7,481, as well as 30 luxury skysuites, a picnic area, and an open patio overlooking the field from the right field corner. An
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purchased the naming rights to the ballpark when it opened in 1999. CanWest Global Park later became
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as the home of the
Goldeyes and the city's premier baseball facility. It was built in three phases. The first phase saw the stands completed along the
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has a natural grass surface and a traditional dirt infield. The outfield dimensions are symmetrical, with distances of 325 feet (99 m) from
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restaurant is located on the third floor. A Goldeyes retail store and the baseball club's offices are also located within the ballpark.
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of the final phase in 2003. As part of the final expansion, the City of
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