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About Chain Of Lakes Park
Chain Of Lakes Park was a storied baseball stadium in Winter Haven, Florida, serving as a spring training home for major league teams and hosting Florida State League games. Opened in 1966 and renovated in 1993, the venue was demolished in 2024 with redevelopment plans that will bring baseball diamonds and general athletic fields to the site. The park featured distinctive berm seating in left field and a visible ticket gate in historical photos. This page provides a comprehensive overview for fans visiting the site, including historical context, transportation options, and nearby lodging and dining.
Location: 500 Cletus Allen Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880. The city is served by Citrus Connection public transit, offering routes that connect to downtown Winter Haven and surrounding areas. While the stadium itself no longer hosts events, its legacy remains a key part of Florida baseball history.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 500 Cletus Allen Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880.
- Venue type: Baseball stadium / Spring Training facility.
- Capacity: 7,000.
- Opened: 1966; Renovated: 1993; Demolished: 2024.
- Notable tenants/events: Boston Red Sox (spring training, 1966–1992); Cleveland Indians (spring training, 1993–2008); Florida State League games.
- Seating/chart: Historical berm seating in left field; ticket gate visible in photos; no current seating chart due to demolition.
- Parking: Historically ample on-site parking; parking noted in contemporary venue references.
- Transit: Winter Haven is served by Citrus Connection public transit (routes serving downtown/Winter Haven).
- Nearby hotels: Rodeway Inn Winter Haven Chain Of Lakes (1911 Cypress Gardens Blvd), Holiday Inn Winter Haven (200 Cypress Gardens Blvd).
- Current status: Demolished in 2024; redevelopment planned to include baseball diamonds and general athletic fields.