The Dome at the Ballpark

Case Study
Softball/Baseball
The Dome at the Ballpark
Chicago, IL
Project Specifications
Type/Application
Softball, Baseball & Multisport Dome
Facility Size
250’ W x 565’ L (141,250 sq. ft.)
Features/Highlights
High-grade Mylar insulation
Translucent skylight system
Remote control access & wind/snow sensors
Clubhouse entryway with snack stand
Divider wall to separate batting cages
Dome provides space for Chicago-area sluggers
Challenge
Construct an energy-efficient, state-of-the-art facility to provide year-round indoor space
for softball, baseball, football, soccer and other sports near Chicago’s O’Hare International
Airport.
Arizon Solution
Arizon designed, manufactured & installed the 140,000 sq. ft. clear-span facility, which
features an open turf area for recreational activities and a separate space for batting cages.
To conserve energy and offset operating costs, the dome includes a center skylight system,
premium insulation and a high efficiency HVAC system. A low-bias cable system and wind
& snow sensors maximize safety during inclement weather and will prolong the lifespan
of the year-round facility. Finally, Arizon attached to a welcoming entry way that offers
concessions and provides access through to the dome from the parking lot.
Result
The Dome at the Ballpark is one of the Village of Rosemont’s featured attractions, which
is rented out to leagues, teams, and community groups- bringing in more than a million
dollars in revenue each year. The Chicago Bandits Professional Women’s Softball Team
also uses the Dome at the Ballpark as the team’s practice facility, and hosts various camps,
clinics and events like “Banditfest” in the structure.
Arizon Structures 11880 Dorsett Rd., St. Louis, MO 63043 |
(866) 808-0854
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www.ArizonStructures.com