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LECOM Park

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Historic ballpark in Bradenton, Florida hosting minor-league baseball and previously MLB spring training; visitors attend games, guided stadium tours and local baseball events.

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LECOM Park essentials

Address: LECOM Park (formerly McKechnie Field), 1611 9th St N, Bradenton, FL 34205
Admission: Varies by event - typical minor-league ticket prices $10-$25; stadium fee policies vary.
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About LECOM Park

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.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit LECOM Park

Best visited during spring training or evening games in the regular season; check team schedules for events.

Spring training
February-March · 15-28°C
Popular time as many Major League teams use Florida for spring training; expect large crowds on weekends.
Baseball season
April-September · 22-32°C
Minor-league games run through the summer; evening games are preferable to avoid daytime heat.

Weather & Climate near LECOM Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 11° - 22° 17° 60 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
February - 12° - 23° 17° 78 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
March - 14° - 26° 20° 86 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
April - 16° - 28° 22° 38 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
May - 20° - 31° 25° 79 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
June - 23° - 32° 27° 175 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
July - 23° - 33° 28° 185 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
August - 23° - 33° 28° 219 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
September - 23° - 32° 28° 182 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
October - 19° - 30° 25° 62 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
November - 15° - 26° 21° 55 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
December - 12° - 23° 18° 58 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.