DC: In the Seats at Richmond

DC: In the Seats at Richmond
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There are three tiers of seats at the Diamond. The red seats are box seats, the silver seats are reserved, and the gold seats are general admission. All of the seats are the same otherwise. Bench seats with irritating little armrests that stick out from the somewhat contoured bench-back.

Also notice the luxury boxes down low to the field, as opposed to higher up in most parks. They kind of serve to segregate the box seats from everything else at the ballpark.

The Diamond has had it's share of troubles recently. At the end of the 2004 season, the R-Braves had to play some of their home games at Norfolk's Harbor Park because heavy rains made the poorly draining field unplayable. A good bit of the outfield was under water.

One of my few favorite things about the Diamond? The fireworks! The fourth of July home games are always sold out, and feature the BEST ballpark fireworks I've ever seen. They are so good, that people check in to the motel beyond the left field fence just to sit outside their rooms and watch. just a great fireworks show!