92-524: The Hialeah Park Race Track (also known as the Hialeah Race Track or Hialeah Park ) is a historic racetrack in Hialeah , Florida . Its site covers 40 square blocks of central-east side Hialeah from Palm Avenue east to East 4th Avenue, and from East 22nd Street on the south to East 32nd Street on the north. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The facility
184-468: A greyhound racing track operated by the Miami Kennel Club. The Miami Jockey Club launched Hialeah's Thoroughbred horse racing track on January 25, 1925. The facility was severely damaged by the 1926 hurricane and in 1930 was sold to Philadelphia horseman Joseph E. Widener . With Kentucky horseman Col. Edward R. Bradley as an investor, Widener hired architect Lester W. Geisler to design
276-469: A 100-mile (160 km) radius of the stadium. Approximately 6 million US gallons (23,000,000 L) of water a year are saved with the use of 249 waterless urinals . An early aim of the new ballpark was to become the first retractable-roof ballpark to be Silver Certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). On May 25, 2012, Marlins Park surpassed that goal by officially becoming
368-406: A 1970s or '80s doughnut ... I wanted it to be a statement of what Miami is all about—a contemporary city. Miami is an important American city and architecture makes your city great. The idea was to create something very contemporary. Loria then sketched his idea of a round building on a napkin and told the architects to bring him back some real drawings. Exec architect Earl Santee, who was present at
460-507: A change in state law kept it from having exclusive dates in its competition with Gulfstream Park and Calder Race Course . Consequently, owner John Brunetti closed Hialeah Park to the public. The filly Cheeky Miss won the last thoroughbred race run at Hialeah on May 22, 2001. Among the races the track hosted was the appropriately named Flamingo Stakes , an important stepping stone to the Kentucky Derby for 3-year-old horses, and
552-557: A complete new grandstand and Renaissance Revival clubhouse facilities along with landscaped gardens of native flora and fauna and a lake in the infield that Widener stocked with flamingos . Hailed as one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world, Hialeah Park officially opened on January 14, 1932. An Australian totalisator for accepting parimutuel betting was the first to be installed in America. The park became so famous for its flamingo flocks that it has been officially designated
644-436: A deal to allow for two calendar seasons of racing. The races went on all the way until February 2, 2010. Only a portion of the park has been restored, and an additional $ 30 million will be needed to complete this first phase of the project. The full transformation is expected to cost $ 1 billion since the plan includes a complete redevelopment of the surrounding area including the construction of an entertainment complex to include
736-662: A disparity between the Marlins’ intake in MLB revenue sharing compared to the operating costs of the franchise, suggesting a willful misrepresentation of the Marlins’ profit margins under the Loria ownership as well as Loria and Samson's mismanagement of the Marlins in order to leverage the local government to provide a lion's share of the funding for the stadium. During the 2011–12 offseason, Mayor of Miami Regalado publicized details of
828-512: A groundbreaking ceremony in July 2009. The total cost of construction for the ballpark was estimated to be $ 634 million, with 80% of that funded by the city and the county. Due to the structure of the bonds financed over 40 years, it was estimated that the principal and the interest paid by the city and county would accrue to $ 2.4 billion over the lifetime of the bonds. Between 2009 and 2010, a series of leaked documents from Major League Baseball showed
920-458: A hotel, restaurants, casinos, stores and a theater. In June 2010 concerns were raised over the preservation of Hialeah Park's historical status, as the planned development threatens to hurt Hialeah Park's status as a National Historic Landmark . The City of Hialeah is home to three tennis centers, five public swimming pools and aquatic centers, and more than 14 public parks totaling more than 100 acres (0.40 km ) combined. Milander Park features
1012-488: A message about its location. It can be interpreted in a fresh way." The stadium would also not be symmetrical like the "cookie-cutter" stadiums of the pre-Camden, modern era. Populous began conducting feasibility studies for their "primary design objectives." The top objective was creating "a ballpark that is quintessentially Miami," which meant, according to a list of adjectives that the architects drew up: "palms, destination, diverse, recreation, and beach." A similar list
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#17327764216261104-526: A municipal auditorium and a 10,000 seat football stadium. Amelia Earhart Park also serves the Hialeah community. Located just south of the Opa Locka Airport, the park consists of 515 acres, including a five-acre Bark Park for dogs. It offers a variety of amenities, programs and activities including mountain biking, soccer, Tom Sawyer's Play Island and Bill Graham Farm Village. It also houses
1196-606: A new ballpark. Then, in January 2004, the City of Miami proposed building a baseball-only stadium for the Marlins at the site of the Miami Orange Bowl that would adjoin the existing football stadium along its northern flank. In December 2004, Miami's NFL team notified the Marlins of its intention to terminate the lease at Joe Robbie Stadium by 2010, potentially leaving the Marlins without a stadium to host its home games. In
1288-430: A panoramic view of Downtown Miami , and a huge air-conditioning system. The stadium is also said to be designed to withstand strong hurricanes . "If our ballpark would speak, its first words would be, '¡Hola, Miami!,'" Loria said during a new-era ceremony. Instead of framing new technology with nostalgic elements as in retro parks, LoanDepot Park emphasizes the future. Besides electronic mixed-media artwork, technology
1380-406: A part of the sustainability equation but the park opened without solar panels. However, engineers optimized lighting, mechanical controls, and electrical aspects enough to achieve a 22.4% reduction in energy usage, which exceeded the 14% required for certification. The U.S. Green Building Council noted an innovation which earned the facility three credits: Throughout areas of the stadium, including
1472-472: A population of 1,500 in 1925, Hialeah has grown faster than most of the 10 larger cities in the state of Florida since the 1960s and holds the rank of Florida's sixth-largest city, with more than 224,000 residents. The city is also one of the largest employers in Dade County. In January 2009, Forbes magazine listed Hialeah as one of the most “boring” (which Forbes defined by low media presence) cities in
1564-416: A portion of the park has been restored and an additional $ 30 million will be needed to complete this first phase of the project. The full transformation was expected to cost $ 1 billion since the plan included a complete redevelopment of the surrounding area including the construction of an entertainment complex to include a hotel, restaurants, casinos, stores and a theater. In June 2010 concerns were raised over
1656-479: A result, classic elements such as redbrick, limestone, and muted forest-green seats or fences, would not be found anywhere in Marlins Park. Any visible steel trusses would be functionally required to be that way, unlike retro-style trusses which tend to be exposed and bare for aesthetics. According to Sherlock, the structure would convey "that a ballpark doesn't necessarily have to be bricks and steel to translate
1748-699: A sample of what life should be like." Several waves of Cuban exiles, starting after the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and continuing through to the Freedom Flights from 1965 to 1973, the Mariel boatlift in 1980, and the Balseros or boat people of the late 1990s, created what at least one expert has considered the most economically successful immigrant enclave in U.S. history as Hialeah is the only American industrial city that continues to grow. From
1840-698: A sanctuary for the American Flamingo by the Audubon Society . On January 16, 1936, Hialeah Park became the first thoroughbred horse racing venue to install a photo-finish camera, revolutionizing the accuracy of race results in the sport. In 1987, the horse-racing movie Let It Ride , with Richard Dreyfuss , Teri Garr , and Jennifer Tilly , had most of its principal film photography shot at Hialeah Park. Hialeah Park also made an appearance in Public Enemies but most scenes were shot in
1932-422: A strain of Bermuda grass —named Celebration—for its reputation of doing well in the shade. Even so, with the grass receiving only about 4 hours per day of sunlight, some of the sod kept turning brown. The worst-affected area is in deep right field where patches of dead sod have been replaced multiple times. Grow lights are pointed by groundskeepers on the area to nurse it to health on non-game days. As of 2014,
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#17327764216262024-733: Is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida , United States. With a population of 223,109 as of the 2020 census , Hialeah is the sixth-largest city in Florida. It is the second largest city by population in the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida , which was home to an estimated 6,198,782 people at the 2018 census. It is located west-northwest of Miami , and is one of a few places in the county—others being Homestead , Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles Beach, and Golden Beach —to have its own street grid numbered separately from
2116-824: Is a piece of art." "If you're looking for a label, I'd say 'contemporary'," Sherlock said. As well: In this particular case, we didn't adopt anything stylistically. It's sculpture quality, and with sculpture, there are no rules. We wanted an experience that connects the fan experience to the city of Miami and its people and its climate and culture. The ballpark is intended to embody Miami so much that its emblematic features would look out-of-place if they were put in other cities. "We used Miami as an excuse to do things that other cities couldn't get away with," team President David Samson said. "Everywhere you look, it's things that if they were anywhere else, people would say, 'You can't do that.' In Miami, people say, 'Oh, that's Miami.' You have to take advantage where you are." "Marlins Park
2208-430: Is all about Miami," said Sherlock. The exterior is a sculptural monument consisting of gleaming white stucco, steel, aluminum, and glass. The inclining elliptical form avoids creating many rigid, right angles. Angled, cantilevered pedestrian ramps also form elegant geometric shapes. "It's consistent with the essence of the buildings that are down here – white plaster and graceful forms, which are somewhat of an abstraction of
2300-463: Is also unmistakably used for commercial purposes. As a way to market to Latino fans, many digital menu boards on the concession stands continuously switch from English to Spanish and back. Also, there are no hand-operated advertisement signs; ads are all computerized. Santee explains: It's really just how technology is everywhere. You don't see any static ad panels in this building. It's all video-based, IPTV-based. It's all connected. The technology
2392-605: Is designed in a neomodern form of baseball architecture. Prior to the construction of LoanDepot Park, the Marlins played home games at what was originally known as Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami Gardens , which was known by a number of different names during the Marlins' tenure there. Joe Robbie Stadium was built in 1987 as home to the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL), and
2484-542: Is located within Florida's 26th Congressional District. It is currently represented in the House of Representatives by Mario Díaz-Balart , a Republican . A 2005 study by the nonpartisan Bay Area Center for Voting Research (BACVR) ranked Hialeah, Florida as the fourth most conservative city in the United States. The current mayor of Hialeah is Esteban Bovo . As of 2020, Hialeah leaned towards Republican politics. In
2576-399: Is not an easy task. The team that's up here did some amazing things to bring this plaque to the building. "It was our desire from the onset to not only build America's greatest new ballpark, but also its most environmentally friendly," said Loria. Since sod was first laid down in early February 2012, the grass has had difficulty growing under the frequently-closed roof. Planners had selected
2668-531: Is served by the Miami Metrorail at the Hialeah Station at Palm Avenue and East 21st Street. The Hialeah Park Race Track is one of the oldest existing recreational facilities in southern Florida. Originally opened in 1922 by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and his partner, Missouri cattleman James H. Bright, as part of their development of the town of Hialeah, Florida , Hialeah Park opened as
2760-451: Is the blood of the building. It flows through every vein, every piece of building. What it means is that [stadium operators] could run a third-inning (concession) special and it would pop up ... You could have the whole building with one sponsor for one moment, if you wanted to. Or you could do zones. It gives them maximum flexibility for however they want to present their partners as well as themselves. As part of its forward-thinking design,
2852-472: Is water. According to the Köppen climate classification , Hialeah has a tropical monsoon climate ( Am ). As of the 2020 United States census , there were 223,109 people, 76,459 households, and 56,047 families residing in the city. In 2015 through 2016, the population in Hialeah grew from 234,714 to 235,626, a 0.4% increase. The median household income grew from $ 29,249 to $ 29,817, a 1.9% increase. As of
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2944-564: The 2010 United States census , there were 224,669 people, 73,826 households, and 56,896 families residing in the city. In 2010, Hialeah was the tenth-largest city in the United States among cities with a population density of more than 10,000 people per square mile . As of 2000, 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who
3036-551: The 2016 United States presidential election in Florida each of the two major candidates received about half of the vote. For the 2020 United States presidential election in Florida about two thirds of residents of Hialeah voted for Trump. Miami-Dade County Public Schools serves Hialeah. Two high schools serving the Hialeah community, Mater Academy Charter High School and Miami Lakes Tech , were named as "Silver" award winners in U.S. News & World Report ' s "Best High Schools 2008 Search". Hialeah's public library
3128-431: The Miami Metrorail , Tri-Rail , and Amtrak at: Metrorail: Tri-Rail: Amtrak: "All Ways Lead to Hialeah" was one of the city's first slogans. At the time, Glenn Curtiss and James Bright could not have imagined the important link in the transportation chain provided by Hialeah's location. Sitting in the heart of northwest Dade, Hialeah has access to several major thoroughfares, linked by: In November 2023,
3220-498: The Bermuda grass has been replaced with Platinum TE Paspalum . Paspalum is better able to tolerate shaded areas. During the first months of games played at the new park, at least four leaks showed themselves in the retractable roof. Fans sitting in at least four seating sections still got wet under the drippy roof on rainy days. Leaks have progressively appeared under different spots as stadium workers kept plugging them by opening up
3312-464: The Florida legislature agreed to a deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that allowed Hialeah Park to operate slot machines and run Quarter Horse races. The historic racetrack reopened on November 28, 2009, but only for quarter horse races. The park installed slot machines in January 2010 as part of a deal to allow for two calendar seasons of racing. The races ran until February 2, 2010. Only
3404-500: The Hialeah City Council voted to rename Palm Avenue as President Donald J. Trump Avenue, causing major controversy. Marlins Park LoanDepot Park (officially stylized as loanDepot park , and named Marlins Park until 2021) is a retractable roof stadium located in Miami , Florida , United States. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball 's Miami Marlins . It is located on 17 acres (6.9 ha) on
3496-437: The Marlins began a concerted effort to get their own baseball-only venue. Henry's vision included a retractable roof, believed by this time to be essential due to South Florida's climate and baseball's summertime schedule. Several ideas were explored on where a new ballpark should be built. The team's desire to leave their original home made for an awkward business relationship over leasing issues with Huizenga, who continued to own
3588-597: The Marlins drew more than 3 million people in their inaugural season and also won two World Series titles, in 1997 and 2003 . The stadium continues to be home to the Dolphins, and since 2008, the Miami Hurricanes from the University of Miami . After the Marlins began play, multiple issues were soon raised regarding the unsuitability of Joe Robbie Stadium for professional baseball. Among those cited were
3680-622: The Marlins explored relocation options in the ensuing years from Las Vegas , Portland , and San Antonio . The specter of relocation pushed Charlie Crist , then Governor of Florida and other local mayors to release statements in favor of public funding for the new stadium. After the Marlins explored other options, including at the former site of the Miami Arena , in August 2007, the Miami Hurricanes announced they were leaving
3772-458: The Marlins' and Populous' favorite choice was a design of an angular white-curves-and-glass facade—a metaphor for the "water merging with land" landscape of the Miami area—which was close to what eventually became the final design. "For the first time, you can embrace art and architecture and baseball in one building form," Santee said. "It's not just the art in the building, but the building itself
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3864-399: The Marlins. LoanDepot Park has the distinction of being the first MLB park designed in what stadium planners are calling the " contemporary " architectural style. The architecture is intended to make a statement about the present-day culture of the city in which the stadium stands. It rejects the nostalgic idiom of the 20 consecutive new (plus three renovated) retro ballparks that opened in
3956-642: The Miami-Dade circuit court by a local car dealer, upon which the circuit court judge ruled in favor of the Marlins in November 2008. That following March in 2009, both the city and the county commission finalized approval for the sale of bonds for funding of the stadium, along with the Florida Marlins to be renamed the Miami Marlins upon the opening of the new stadium. Construction began with
4048-655: The Midwest. The Champ (1979) with Jon Voight , Faye Dunaway and Ricky Schroder filmed scenes on Flamingo Day, 3/4/78. Hialeah Park Racetrack was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 1979. On January 12, 1988, the property was determined eligible for designation as a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior. In 2001, Hialeah Park stopped hosting racing after
4140-519: The Orange Bowl, which made the newly-vacant site the most attractive option for local governments. In February 2008, the Miami city commission and the Miami-Dade county commission came to an initial agreement to fund the new stadium. The Orange Bowl was subsequently demolished in March 2008 to make way for the new ballpark. A delay in the public funding of the ballpark was caused by a lawsuit filed in
4232-549: The Tri-Rail station for Miami International Airport and north to West Palm Beach . The city's name is most commonly attributed to Muskogee origin, "Haiyakpo" ( prairie ) and "hili" (pretty) combining in "Hialeah" to mean "pretty prairie". Alternatively, the word is of Seminole origin meaning "Upland Prairie". The city is located upon a large prairie between Biscayne Bay and the Everglades . This "high prairie" caught
4324-516: The United States. The approximate coordinates for the City of Hialeah is located at 25°51′38″N 80°17′38″W / 25.86056°N 80.29389°W / 25.86056; -80.29389 (25.860474, –80.293971). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 19.7 square miles (51 km ). 19.2 square miles (50 km ) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km ) of it (2.53%)
4416-408: The abandoned Hialeah Park site was considered to be a possible location for a new Florida Marlins Ballpark . In March 2009, it was announced that track owner John Brunetti was awarded a racing permit. Design firm EwingCole was selected to develop a master plan for renovation and further development, including a new casino. A $ 40–$ 90 million restoration project was begun in mid-2009. On May 7, 2009,
4508-442: The art murals, polished terrazzo floors, and new sculptures. The library hosts a print collection, digital resources, and a Hialeah History Collection which collects, preserves and provides access to information about the City of Hialeah's history. In 2013, Hialeah was named a top five city with the worst drivers by Slate and Allstate . Hialeah is served by Miami-Dade Transit along major thoroughfares by Metrobus , and by
4600-554: The bars or the bobblehead museum. Dazzling colors are found throughout the interior, including fluorescent lime-green fences, and in modernist & contemporary works of art—including the much-debated animatronic home-run sculpture—that relate to baseball and Miami. "My idea was to have people use their eyes and encourage them to use their eyes," said Loria. "We wanted a ballpark filled with great baseball, great entertainment, and occasionally, some images to be seen and enjoyed. It's not about an art gallery. But it's about images relating to
4692-460: The clubhouses, the floor is made of a synthetic pouring made from recycled Nike shoes. The Council presented Loria with a plaque to signify the entire gold-certification achievement. Rick Fedrizzi , President, CEO and Founding Chair of U.S. Green Building Council stated: A lot of people have often thought this [LEED Gold Certification] is an award. I'd like to think about this as 'the organization has earned its Ph. D,' because earning one of these
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#17327764216264784-426: The contract and expressed concern regarding certain clauses dedicated to the parking facilities and the maintenance of the stadium. Marlins Park began operations on April 4, 2012, for Opening Day of the 2012 season. In 2017, the Loria ownership announced its intention to sell the Miami Marlins. A group of investors led by Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman took over the Marlins organization in August 2017. Changes to
4876-439: The day and reduces reliance on artificial light. The suites are built with replenishable bamboo paneling instead of hardwood. Most construction waste was hauled away to recycling centers during the building phase. Palm trees and other native plant species around the building encourage biodiversity . Levy Restaurants , which runs some of the kitchens, gets most of its fresh-food supply directly from local farms that are within
4968-501: The demands of the local community. Supermarkets operate on the city's main streets including those which cater to Latin American and Hispanic clientele. While most of the manufacturing and cloth industries that made Hialeah an industrial city in the 1970s–1980s have disappeared, new electronics and technology businesses have reinvigorated the local economy. Westland Mall contains over 100 stores and several restaurants. Telemundo ,
5060-449: The design of the asymmetrical fence. The height of the tall wall varies from 10 to 16 feet (3.0 to 4.9 m). There are also commemorations to the beloved old Orange Bowl both inside and outside of the park. A critical design point addresses the tropical climate of South Florida. Fans are provided with the comfort they longed for at Sun Life Stadium with a 5.27-acre (2.13 ha) retractable roof, retractable-glass wall panels that offer
5152-413: The ensuing years between 2004 and 2009, the Marlins negotiated with local and state officials regarding funding the construction of a baseball-specific stadium before the termination of its lease at Joe Robbie Stadium. In 2005, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and president David Samson failed to come to an agreement with local and state officials regarding the funding of a baseball-specific stadium. Subsequently,
5244-542: The eye of pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss and Missouri cattleman James H. Bright in 1921. Together, they developed not only the town of Hialeah but also Hialeah Park Race Track . In 1921, the first plat was drawn up, and the town was named. In the early "Roaring '20s", Hialeah produced significant entertainment contributions. Sporting included the Spanish sport of jai alai and greyhound racing, and media included silent movies like D.W. Griffith 's The White Rose which
5336-427: The first MLB stadium—and the first retractable-roof stadium in any sport—to achieve LEED Gold Certification, anointing the facility as the most sustainable ballpark in MLB. The LEED-NC (New Construction) rating system credited the stadium with 40 points toward certification, the highest total of any LEED-certified park in the majors—the retro-contemporary ballparks of Oracle Park , Target Field and Nationals Park are
5428-433: The game. There are a few of them in the park." A nightclub featuring loud music and a swimming pool just beyond the left field fence brings a touch of South Beach into the park. Taste of Miami food court includes such local cuisine as Cuban sandwiches , pork sandwiches, and stone crabs. There's even an aquarium inside the walls of home plate backstop containing live, tropical fish. LoanDepot Park pays tribute to
5520-637: The highest proportion of Cuban and Cuban-American residents of any city in the United States, at 84.1% of the population, making them a prominent feature of the city's culture. In 2023, 89.5% of residents reported speaking Spanish at home, and the language is an important part of daily life in the city. Hialeah is served by the Miami Metrorail at the Okeechobee , Hialeah , and Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer stations. The Okeechobee and Hialeah stations serve primarily as park-and-ride commuter stations for commuters and residents going into Downtown Miami , and
5612-488: The history of Dade County up to that time and since then there have been countless horse racing histories played out at the world-famous 220-acre (0.89 km ) park. It was considered one of the most grand thoroughbred horse racing parks with its majestic Mediterranean style architecture and was considered the Jewel of Hialeah at the time. The park's grandeur has attracted millions, included among them are names known around
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#17327764216265704-518: The look and feel of Miami Deco", Sherlock continued. Even the parking-garage walls are tiled in Miami-Deco pastels that connect with Little Havana. As visitors walk from the outside in, they step right on metaphors for Miami's topography, including concrete pavers that in general are either green or blue ("grass" or "sea"). They walk past landscaping that evokes the "beach"—there's even sand—in places. There's cobalt-blue glass at eye level ("ocean"),
5796-401: The median income for a household in the city was $ 29,492, and the median income for a family was $ 31,621. Males had a median income of $ 23,133 versus $ 17,886 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,402. About 16.0% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 22.4% of those age 65 or over. As of 2022, 89.5% of
5888-489: The meeting, said, "Mr. Loria told us to make a piece of art." The architects returned to their Kansas City offices and began brainstorming in April 2008. "We were waiting for a client willing to break the [retro] mold", said Greg Sherlock, the project's lead designer at Populous. Loria "sort of let us do our thing and explore something unique. We knew from the beginning that this was going to be something new and different." As
5980-503: The meeting: When it all started, the architects came to me and asked what I had envisioned. Was I looking to have a retro stadium? Did we have that in mind? I said, "No retro, no art-deco, no looking back. Miami is a spectacular city, looking ahead. We need to be looking forward. I'd like to see us build a great, 'contemporary' building." We had to think about some kind of design for it and what it might look like ... I really did not want it to be just another ballpark. I wasn't interested in
6072-697: The new Miami Watersports Complex, which offers cable and boat wakeboarding, waterskiing, wake surfing, kneeboarding and paddleboarding. Starting in 2022 the city has worked on developing the "Leah Arts district" centered around the Factory Town concert venue including bars, music venues, and other entertainment themed businesses. The University of Florida College of Dentistry operates the Hialeah Dental Clinic. It opened in 1997 to serve Hispanic populations in South Florida. Hialeah
6164-687: The once prestigious Widener Handicap , a major race for horses four years and older that was the East Coast counterpart to the Santa Anita Handicap in California . In 2004, the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering revoked Hialeah's thoroughbred permit because it did not hold races for the previous two years. As of 2013, its facilities remain intact except for the stables, which were demolished in early 2007. In 2006,
6256-407: The only others to achieve LEED certification. Although they were publicly seeking silver, Loria had privately challenged engineers to shoot for the higher gold certification. The most difficult aspect of achieving gold, though—and one the design team had doubt it would be able to accomplish—was concerning the energy required to operate the retractable roof. Populous thought renewable energy would be
6348-466: The park—green (outfield), red (third-base line), yellow (first-base line) and blue (behind home plate). "If you look carefully, in those sections, they dissolve into the next color, and the colors mix," Loria said. Wide open plazas at the east and colorful west ends of the building, as well as a 360° concourse inside called the Promenade encourages fans to walk around—and to intermingle at stops such as
6440-483: The poor seat and sight-line configuration for baseball viewing, references to Miami's NFL team such as the logos and color scheme remaining visible in the stadium despite being in baseball configuration, and poor fan environment due to the distance of the action in relation to the seats. The climate in Miami during baseball season was not conducive for the sport and the audience, as games were often either played in 95 °F (35 °C) heat or would be rained out, owing to
6532-566: The population spoke Spanish at home, while those who spoke only English made up 9.0% of the population. All other languages spoken were below 1% of the population. The city of Hialeah is a commercial center in Miami-Dade County . The city is host to many national retailers . Hialeah is also home to vibrant community of mom-and-pop stores. These shops have successfully competed against national name brand retailers, outfitters, and franchises. In order to remain competitive national businesses have altered their traditional business strategy to meet
6624-529: The preservation of Hialeah Park's historical status as the planned development threatened to hurt Hialeah Park's potential as a National Historic Landmark . On August 14, 2013, Brunetti opened a new casino at Hialeah Park. The site continues to host winter Quarter Horse racing meets (using temporary stables). Hialeah, Florida Hialeah ( / ˌ h aɪ ə ˈ l iː ə / HY -ə- LEE -ə ; Latin American Spanish: [xaʝaˈli.a] )
6716-469: The rest of the county (which is otherwise based on Miami Avenue at Flagler Street in Downtown Miami , the county seat ). The city is notable for its high Hispanic proportion, which was 94% in 2020; this was the second-highest proportion of Hispanic Americans in the contiguous United States, and the highest proportion among incorporated communities outside of Puerto Rico. Hialeah also has
6808-679: The second largest Spanish-language TV network in the United States, was headquartered at 2340 West 8th Avenue in Hialeah until 2018. In March 2009, it was announced that a $ 40–$ 90 million restoration project was set to begin within the year on the Hialeah Park Race Track . On May 7, 2009, the Florida legislature agreed to a deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that allowed Hialeah Park to operate slot machines and run Quarter Horse races. The historic racetrack reopened on November 28, 2009, but only for Quarter Horse races. The park installed slot machines in January 2010 as part of
6900-579: The site of the former Miami Orange Bowl in Little Havana about 2 miles (3 km) west of Downtown Miami . Construction was completed in March 2012 for the 2012 season . LoanDepot Park was LEED certified as the greenest MLB park in 2012. The building is the sixth MLB stadium to have a retractable roof. With a seating capacity of 37,442, it is the third-smallest stadium in Major League Baseball by official capacity, and
6992-512: The smallest by actual capacity. The facility hosted a second-round pool of the 2013 World Baseball Classic , a first-round pool of the 2017 World Baseball Classic , the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game , and the championship game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic . The park also hosts soccer matches, fundraising galas, and other events during the winter. It also hosted the Miami Beach Bowl from 2014 through 2016. The stadium
7084-529: The stadium, including a new color scheme, moving the Home Run sculpture, and obtaining naming rights to the stadium were achieved during the Jeter regime. On March 31, 2021, the Marlins announced that it had sold naming rights to Marlins Park to LoanDepot , renaming the facility LoanDepot Park; terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The naming rights to the stadium reportedly brings $ 10 million per annum to
7176-433: The stucco and concrete ("land" or "buildings"), and the paler blue-gray glass at the upper levels ("sky"). The seats are also cobalt-blue, facing the naturally green, Bermuda grass field. When Marlins fans first realized that the original colors of the team would not appear on the seats in the new stadium—and ultimately not on the new uniforms either—some angrily started a petition known as "Project Teal." But Samson said it
7268-550: The then-named Pro Player Stadium. By January 2002, Henry's stadium proposals were effectively scrapped when MLB Commissioner Bud Selig engineered a three-franchise ownership swap—Henry left to own the Boston Red Sox , while Montreal Expos owner Jeffrey Loria took over the Marlins. Loria and president David Samson continued the search for a new, baseball-only retractable-roof ballpark. The Marlins' second World Series championship in 2003 created some local exuberance for
7360-428: The tropical climate in South Florida. These were suspected by the Florida Marlins for having poor fan attendance, as well as players’ performance at home games. By 2004, the Florida Marlins were the only team in baseball playing in an NFL-configured sporting stadium. After original owner Wayne Huizenga claimed he lost more than $ 30 million on the team, he sold the Marlins in early 1999 to John W. Henry . Thereafter,
7452-480: The two decades after Camden Yards was built. Owner Jeffrey Loria , who spearheaded the design, wanted his building to be "different and experimental." Loria said, "I thought it was time for baseball to be innovative." In early 2008, Loria was in London at the same time as some architects from Populous who were there on another project. The group met in a hotel lobby to begin discussing design ideas. Loria described
7544-406: The two football stadiums closely associated with the team's stadium history. It transfers over "The Bermuda Triangle" quirk of what was then Sun Life Stadium 's outfield fence as a nod to their team's early years. However, instead of straight lines, the new "triangle" is a wave-like shape that smoothly curves upwardly around the base of the large home-run sculpture, making the nook appear necessary to
7636-418: The venue is an efficient, environmentally-friendly green building in its use of materials, waste, and operation. The selection of building materials included sealants, paint, and adhesives with low VOC ( volatile organic compounds ) to maximize good indoor-air quality. A white rubber membrane lining the roof reflects rays to reduce " heat-island effect ." The extensive glass facade allows in natural light during
7728-448: The world in 1937. While Hialeah was once envisioned as a playground for the elite, Cuban exiles fleeing Fidel Castro 's 1959 revolution, as well as World War II veterans and city planners, transformed the city into a working-class community. Hialeah historian Patricia Fernández-Kelly explained, "It became an affordable Eden." She further describes the city as "a place where different groups have left their imprint while trying to create
7820-514: The world such as the Kennedy family , Harry Truman , General Omar Bradley , Winston Churchill , and J.P. Morgan . The Hialeah Park Race Track also holds the dual distinction of being an Audubon Bird Sanctuary due to its famous pink flamingos and being listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The famous aviator Amelia Earhart in 1937 said her final good-byes to the continental U.S. from Hialeah as she left on her ill-fated flight around
7912-444: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.39. In 2000, the age distribution of the population showed 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. In 2000,
8004-405: Was designed as a multi-purpose stadium built primarily for football , but its design also accommodated baseball and soccer. Dolphins founder Joe Robbie believed it was a foregone conclusion that MLB would come to South Florida, so he wanted the stadium designed to make any necessary renovations for baseball as seamless as possible. The Marlins arrived in 1993 and during their time at the stadium,
8096-562: Was drawn up for the Little Havana neighborhood around the future park: "Cuba, pastels, canopies, organic, and everything is unique." They created a presentation for the Marlins tailored to Loria's background in the art business with concepts such as "the site is a gallery space with the ballpark representing gallery walls", and "pure art ... pure color ... pure baseball." Four different initial designs were presented, all of which were stark departures from previous ballpark architecture. Both
8188-443: Was founded by Ms. Lua Adams Curtiss, who was the late mother of the famous aviator Glenn Curtiss. The club asked for donations to get the library started and was fortunate enough to receive enough to get the system started. The latest branch, John F. Kennedy Library is now the main library for Hialeah and is easily recognizable for its grand murals. In 2017, the branch set out to renovate the entire library and they added new furniture,
8280-537: Was founded in 1924, one year prior to the incorporation of the city. While over the years the county-wide Miami-Dade Public Library System has taken over the libraries of most of the cities in the county, Hialeah public libraries function independently from the county-wide system. The first branch was a donation by the Hialeah Women's Club. It was actually located in the house of one of the Hialeah Women's Club's home. The home of Ms. J Sommers Garwood. The club
8372-516: Was made at the Miami Movie Studios located in Hialeah. However, the 1926 Miami hurricane brought many of these activities to an end. In the years since its incorporation in 1925, many historical events and people have been associated with Hialeah. The opening of the horse racing course at Hialeah Park Race Track in 1925 (which was nicknamed the "Grand Dame") received more coverage in the Miami media than any other sporting event in
8464-457: Was necessary to ignore fans' complaints: "I think any time you do something new and different, the knee-jerk reaction from bloggers or people who post comments is negative. But we have blinders on. This ballpark would have never been built if we had listened to the negativity." Loria, a notable art dealer, took the four bright primary colors off the palette of the late Catalan surrealist , Joan Miró , to conveniently label different zones around
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