Athletic Business Features on CarMax Park
LaBella's Michael Montgomery, AIA discusses the design and vision behind CarMax Park.
Athletic Business recently published an article by LaBella’s Michael Montgomery, AIA, highlighting the vision, planning, and design behind CarMax Park, the new home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the centerpiece of Richmond’s transformative Diamond District redevelopment.
In From the Diamond to CarMax Park: Richmond Baseball Reimagined, Michael shares the story behind CarMax Park and the transformation of baseball in Richmond. The article explores how thoughtful, fan-first design, community identity, and operational flexibility shaped a ballpark that serves as both the new home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the first chapter of the city’s larger Diamond District redevelopment.
Michael highlights how the design team reimagined the traditional ballpark experience through a 360-degree concourse, diverse seating and gathering spaces, local public art, and amenities that keep fans connected to the action. He also discusses how the venue was intentionally designed to host concerts, festivals, and community events, creating a year-round destination that extends well beyond baseball.
As the architect of record for CarMax Park, LaBella is proud to have played a key role in delivering a ballpark that celebrates Richmond’s baseball tradition while looking toward its future.
