NWA Naturals Baseball

With record crowds jamming turnstiles across the country, the arrival of Double-A Minor League Baseball to Springdale and Northwest Arkansas is a most welcome amenity to one of the nation's fastest growing regions. Arvest Ballpark, a spectacular $33 million stadium built by the city of Springdale has been home to the Texas League's Northwest Arkansas Naturals since 2008.

Families have the perfect place to spend warm summer evenings as the Naturals showcase future Major League stars at the fan-friendly 6,500-seat stadium designed by world-renown sports architect HOK of Kansas City. Arvest Ballpark is just west of Interstate 540 in southwest Springdale.

Taking their name from the state's official motto as "The Natural State" as well as the stunning natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas, the Naturals play a 70-game schedule stretching from April to Labor Day each year. Affiliated with the Kansas City Royals of the American League, the Naturals play in the highly respected Texas League that drew 2.8 million fans in 2006. The Naturals compete in the league's North Division against teams from Springfield, Tulsa and North Little Rock.

Everything about Minor League Baseball - from stadium design to affordable ticket prices to team promotions - is geared to families and baseball-loving fans. As one survey noted, 70 percent of fans leaving a Minor League ballgame won't remember who won the game but will admit to having had a great time.

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