LECOM Park
Park Baseball stadium in Bradenton, Florida
Historic ballpark in Bradenton, Florida hosting minor-league baseball and previously MLB spring training; visitors attend games, guided stadium tours and local baseball events.
LECOM Park is a baseball stadium in Bradenton, Florida, that opened in 1923 under the historic name McKechnie Field and serves as the home ballpark for the Bradenton Marauders. The venue is a longstanding center for minor-league baseball and has hosted spring training and exhibition games for major-league teams.
The park is appreciated for close-to-the-field seating, classic low-rise grandstand architecture and a compact, walkable footprint that places spectators near the action. Renovations over the years have updated facilities while retaining the site’s historic character.
LECOM Park sits near downtown Bradenton on Florida’s Gulf Coast and is accessed from the city’s main roads; it serves as a civic sports venue for the broader Manatee County area.
- Historic ballpark: The ballpark originally opened in 1923 and is one of Florida's older professional baseball parks, notable for its intimate sightlines and low-rise grandstand.
- Primary uses: Home stadium for the Bradenton Marauders, it also has a long history of hosting spring training and exhibition games for major-league organizations.
How to Get to LECOM Park #
LECOM Park is in downtown Bradenton, about a 15-20 minute drive from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. From I-75, take exit 224 (FL-64) west into Bradenton, then follow local signage to 9th Street North.
Tips for Visiting LECOM Park #
- If attending a spring training or minor-league game, check parking maps: there are dedicated lots for season ticket holders and general parking sections.
- Find the shaded stands on the first-base side for afternoon games; Florida sun is relentless.
- Look for the commemorative plaques and retired-number displays - the stadium has a layered history as McKechnie Field dating to 1923.
Best Time to Visit LECOM Park #
Best visited during spring training or evening games in the regular season; check team schedules for events.
Weather & Climate near LECOM Park #
LECOM Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1277 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (219 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
