Home of Al Lang Field

With 6439 seats including the grass, Progress Energy Park -- Home of Al Lang Field -- is a modern, versatile facility with a storied history. The field is named after St. Petersburg's local "father of baseball," Al Lang. Once the mayor of St. Petersburg, Al Lang was an active supporter of the community and the driving force behind bringing Major League spring training to St. Petersburg.

Over it's rich 84-year life, the field has served as the spring training home of a number of Major League Baseball teams. The Philadelphia Nationals called Florida Power Park home from 1916-1921; the Boston Braves from 1922-1924; the New York Yankees from 1925-1937; the St. Louis Cardinals from 1938-1997; and most recently, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1998-present. As part of it's prolific past, some of baseball's greatest heroes have roamed Progress Energy Park through the years including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and many more.

The versatile facility also serves as a venue for events outside of baseball. The field has been used for band competitions, antique and classic car shows, concerts and more. For information on renting Progress Energy Park, Home of Al Lang Field, please contact Steve Kelyman of Progress Energy Park at (727) 825-3284.