Considering that the Marlins aren’t bothering to fix the amenities in their current ballpark, like, say, the out-of-town scoreboard, they had better come through with some cool features when their new place opens in 2012.
New Marlins Ballpark To Hold Actual Marine Life
Whether a public art piece with jumping marlins and flying pelicans meant to signal home runs is interesting might still be debatable, but the proposal to add two giant aquariums to the backstop is undoubtedly novel, if not downright cool. Or at least in keeping with Florida’s keen sense of tackiness.
Whereas several ballparks try to convey a classy image for the center field cameras by placing a brick facade over the backstop (while the rest of the walls are padded) this would be a huge departure from what else is out there. But what of the possible shattering and traumatic scenes of flopping fish in foul territory? Worry not, they got that covered.
“Each aquarium will be constructed using a durable fiberglass structure, and white crystal-clear acrylic panels 1.5 inches thick will be used for the viewing windows. To safeguard it from impact, Lexan — the material used for bulletproof windows — will be installed in front and in back of the acrylic panels.”
So while the 600- and 450-gallon tanks will each be too small to contain a namesake marlin, they will make for the most calming backstop of any Major League park.
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