Hillsboro Hops Ballpark

Balancing Today’s Ask with Tomorrow’s Needs

What began as an effort to renovate the existing field to satisfy MLB requirements became the first new professional baseball stadium constructed in the Portland metropolitan area in more than 30 years.

Early analysis revealed that renovating Ron Tonkin Field would significantly limit scope and long-term value due to required make-ready work. Rather than proceeding with a suboptimal solution, the team decided to pivot midstream to a completely new stadium, while sticking with the existing schedule commitments. That shift unlocked greater design flexibility, improved cost certainty, and enhanced fan and player experiences. What could have been a major setback instead became the project's defining opportunity.

Designed for Long Term Value

The resulting 229,000-square-foot venue balances professional sports, entertainment, and community use in a way that reflects the owner's broader vision. The facility includes 77,000 square feet of enclosed program space housing MLB-compliant player development facilities, indoor batting tunnels, weight rooms, coaching and training areas, flexible dining spaces, premium lounges, suites, back-of-house operations, and dedicated facilities for female staff and umpires. An additional 152,000 square feet of concourses, seating areas, viewing platforms, plazas, and social spaces create an experience-oriented venue designed to serve both fans and the broader community. The stadium accommodates 6,000 fans for baseball and up to 7,000 attendees for concerts and special events.

A fully shaded seating bowl, 360-degree concourse, and signature 32-foot cantilevered canopy significantly improve spectator comfort, while technological investments including a next-generation LED video board, integrated sound system, robust Wi-Fi network, broadcast-ready infrastructure, and extensive structured cabling position the venue for future growth. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were engineered for year-round operation, allowing the ballpark to support more than 300 annual events ranging from professional baseball and concerts to festivals, youth sports, and corporate gatherings.

Impact Beyond the Ballpark

Beyond delivering a successful ballpark, the project has created a lasting impact for the Hillsboro community. Designed to host more than 300 annual events, the venue serves as a year-round destination for baseball, concerts, festivals, youth sports, and community gatherings. The project supports local economic growth, expands regional entertainment options, and reinforces Hillsboro's identity as a destination within the Portland metropolitan region. Through initiatives such as the Hillsboro Hops Fund, which has provided grants, scholarships, and youth sports programming, the ballpark's influence extends well beyond its walls.