History:
The $354 million ballpark has become one of the game's most recognizable landmarks. The air-conditioned facility opened for the first time on March 31, 1998. The ballpark has everything from a retractable roof to a signature swimming pool. This baseball-only facility has site lines that are second to none. 80 percent of the seats are inside the foul poles, and there is no upper deck around the outfield. The 8,000 ton cooling system is the equivalent of air-conditioning for more than 2,500 typical Arizona homes.

Playing Field:
After experimenting with other turfs The Bank One Ballpark finally settled on Bull's Eye bermuda, which was installed during the All-Star break in 1999. The 2000 season will feature Bull's Eye Bermuda overseeded with Kentucky blue grass and perennial rye grass. The Bank One Ballpark also has a dirt path between the pitchers mound and homeplate, reminiscent of fields 100 years ago

2001 Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 2,736,451
Percent Capacity: 75.0%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 12th
Per-Game Average: 33,783
Rank (by Average): 14th

2002 Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 3,198,977
Percent Capacity: 87.7%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 5th
Per-Game Average: 39,493
Rank (by Average): 4th