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loanDepot Park - home of Miami Marlins in Miami, FL
MLB

loanDepot ParkMiami, Florida

Miami Marlins

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Capacity
37,442
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Conference
NL East
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Opened
2012
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Surface
Shaw Sports B1K (artificial turf, 2020-present)

📖About loanDepot Park

loanDepot Park is the home of the Miami Marlins, opened in 2012 with a capacity of 37,442. Designed by Populous, the stadium features a retractable roof made of 8,300 tons of steel and was the first MLB stadium — and first retractable-roof stadium in any sport — to earn LEED Gold certification. Originally named Marlins Park, it was renamed loanDepot Park on March 31, 2021. The field uses Shaw Sports B1K artificial turf (installed 2020). The park hosted the 2017 MLB All-Star Game and the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship game.

🏛️loanDepot Park History

Origins

Built to move the Marlins out of the shared football stadium and provide a dedicated, climate-controlled venue with a retractable roof for Miami's humid and rainy weather.

Major Renovations

2020Re-branded as loanDepot Park and added the "Recess" bar and social areas.

Notable Moments

July 11, 2017Hosted the MLB All-Star Game.
Mar 2023Hosted the final of the World Baseball Classic, demonstrating the city's passion for international baseball.

🎟️Visiting loanDepot Park

Best Seats

The "Clevander" (re-branded to social bars) in left field offers a club-like atmosphere. Seats on the first-base side provide the best views of the operable windows.

Parking Tips

Parking is exclusively pre-paid through the Marlins app for the onsite garages (North and South). Many fans use the Marlins shuttle from the Metrorail.

Game Day

Visit the "Heritage Plaza" outside. Eat a Cuban Sandwich or Arepas and join the "Beer Garden" festivities in center field.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

The Recess Bar

$$

Social bar area inside loanDepot Park with club-like atmosphere.

📍 0.1 milesloanDepot Park, Miami, FL

💡 Great spot to socialize during the game.

Ball & Chain

$$

Historic Little Havana bar with live music and Cuban cocktails.

📍 0.5 miles1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL

💡 Enjoy live salsa music and mojitos before the game.

🍽️Restaurants

Versailles Restaurant

$$

Most famous Cuban restaurant in the world, known for Cuban sandwiches and coffee.

📍 1.5 miles3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL

💡 Get the Cuban sandwich and café con leche from La Ventanita.

La Camaronera

$$

Family-owned Cuban seafood spot famous for fried snapper sandwiches.

📍 1 mile1952 W Flagler St, Miami, FL

💡 Try the pan con minuta (fried snapper sandwich).

Café La Trova

$$$

Modern Cuban cuisine with the 305 Bar, voted among the world's best bars.

📍 0.8 miles971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL

💡 Make reservations for an upscale Cuban dining experience.

Islas Canarias Coffee Counter

$

In-stadium spot for croquetas, empanadas, and Cuban coffee.

📍 0.1 milesloanDepot Park Section 34, Miami, FL

💡 Grab a cafecito and croquetas before first pitch.

🏨Hotels

YVE Hotel Miami

$$$

Modern boutique hotel in Little Havana near the ballpark.

📍 2 miles146 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

💡 Use rideshare for quick access to loanDepot Park.

🎭Attractions

Little Havana

$

Historic Cuban neighborhood with cigar shops, art galleries, and cultural landmarks.

📍 0.5 milesSW 8th St (Calle Ocho), Miami, FL

💡 Walk Calle Ocho before the game for authentic Cuban culture.

Domino Park (Máximo Gómez Park)

Free

Iconic Little Havana park where locals play dominoes.

📍 0.6 miles1444 SW 8th St, Miami, FL

💡 Watch the locals play dominoes and soak in the atmosphere.

🅿️Parking Options

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loanDepot Park North Garage

$30
Garage📍 0.1 miles

💡 Pre-purchase through the Marlins app; required for onsite parking.

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loanDepot Park South Garage

$30
Garage📍 0.1 miles

💡 Pre-purchase through the Marlins app; required for onsite parking.

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Metrorail to Marlins Station

$2.25
Shuttle📍 0.2 miles

💡 Take the Metrorail to avoid parking hassles entirely.

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Stadium Rankings

loanDepot Park ranks among the venues tracked on Fan Stamp as the 32nd-newest.

Roof TypeRetractable roof
Learn more on Wikipedia

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Frequently Asked Questions About loanDepot Park

What is the capacity of loanDepot Park?
loanDepot Park has a seating capacity of 37,442.
Where is loanDepot Park located?
loanDepot Park is located in Miami, FL.
What team plays at loanDepot Park?
loanDepot Park is the home stadium of Miami Marlins in the NL East.
When was loanDepot Park built?
loanDepot Park opened in 2012.
Where are the best seats at loanDepot Park?
The "Clevander" (re-branded to social bars) in left field offers a club-like atmosphere. Seats on the first-base side provide the best views of the operable windows.
What are the best parking tips for loanDepot Park?
Parking is exclusively pre-paid through the Marlins app for the onsite garages (North and South). Many fans use the Marlins shuttle from the Metrorail.
What type of surface does loanDepot Park have?
loanDepot Park has a shaw sports b1k (artificial turf, 2020-present) playing surface.
What stadiums are near loanDepot Park?
The closest stadiums to loanDepot Park are Pitbull Stadium (10 mi), Hard Rock Stadium (12 mi), Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium (42 mi), Tropicana Field (204 mi), Daytona Stadium (241 mi), Bragg Memorial Stadium (406 mi).

References

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