Union Park

Ballpark notes... (Dimensions: LFL-330, LF-350, LCF-375, CF-400, RCF-375, RF-355, RFL-335 / Capacity-47k) Fans from all over the country travel to Union Park to watch the Spiders play. The stadium is located in downtown Houston at Union Station, and beautifully incorporates modern conveniences, yet exudes a truly classic atmosphere. A ceremony that is a unique tradition at Union Park is the throwing out of the first ball on opening day by the Mayor of Houston. The Mayor is given free box seats each season. The Mayoral Box is located next to the first base dugout on the side of the dugout near home plate. Day games start at 1pm. Night games start at 7pm. City notes... Houston (Market Size: Big) - Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings and a population full of optimism and spirit, it's no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination. The city is primarily built on the energy industry and nearly everyone owns a car and drives everywhere they go. However, the city is becoming more dense and walkable, particularly in the Midtown/Montrose areas. Houston, like many American cities, is diverse. As a large city, Houston is home to more than 100 languages. Spider fans are rowdy. They have altercations in the stands. Most come to the game dressed in all black along with various other creepy spider costumes. This gives Spider games a distinct hostile atmosphere. In fact, no fan would dare ware enemy colors at Union Park. Those who do often leave the park with police protection. But Spider fans adore their players, are fiercely loyal and like to predict that their team will win the title every season. The Spider oganization has developed a cult-like following of fans all across the nation, thus their fans have adopted the term 'The Spider Republic' to describe themselves.