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About The Diamond - VA
The Diamond in Richmond, VA was a historic outdoor baseball stadium located at 3001 North Boulevard (Arthur Ashe Boulevard). It has hosted a mix of collegiate and minor league baseball, including the VCU Rams and the Richmond Flying Squirrels. As part of the Diamond District redevelopment plan, The Diamond ceased operations in 2025 with CarMax Park slated to open in 2026 as its replacement. This page provides an overview of seating, getting there, parking, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you plan your visit when events were active, and to offer context for the future CarMax Park experience.
Whether you’re a local or traveling from out of town, knowing the venue layout, parking logistics, transit options, and nearby hotels can make your visit smoother. We’ve highlighted practical details and trusted, affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure comfortable stays and convenient meals near The Diamond.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 3001 North Boulevard (Arthur Ashe Boulevard), Richmond, VA 23230.
- Venue type: outdoor baseball stadium; home to VCU Rams baseball (1985–2025) and the Richmond Flying Squirrels (2010–2025).
- Capacity: 12,134 (VCU Rams); 9,560 (Flying Squirrels games due to advertising banners).
- Seating chart: official seating chart available via Major League Baseball/MiLB pages.
- Parking: multiple lots around The Diamond; parking typically $8 per car; Blue/Red/Yellow/Green lots; ride-share drop-off in Red Lot.
- Transit: accessible via GRTC Pulse (public transit option).
- Nearby hotels: Rodeway Inn Central (~0.3 miles), Quality Inn Central (~0.3 miles); other nearby options include Holiday Inn Express Midtown, Marriott family properties, etc.
- Notable events hosted: 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game; previously hosted CAA Tournament (1987–1988) and VCU/Richmond Braves games.
- Renamed/demolished: renamed CarMax Park as part of a 2024 announcement; The Diamond is slated for replacement with CarMax Park (demolition/clearance as part of Diamond District redevelopment).
- Status: The Diamond ceased operations in 2025; replacement stadium CarMax Park aimed to open in 2026.