Construction Update: Workers continue to make notable progress on all aspects of the ball park. Following are a few activities currently underway:

°         Workers continue to enclose internal spaces as they build more and more masonry block walls.

°         Crews are erecting steel around the right field side of the construction site. Workers are installing pre-cast concrete seating risers in unison with the steel installation.

°         The large truss connecting Great American Ball Park to the Firstar Center has been decked and is ready for workers to begin placing concrete for flooring. This is the largest open span truss on the project and weighs some 80 tons at installation. This passageway will provide pedestrian access to the Firstar Center plaza and serve as an entrance for police cars, ambulances and maintenance vehicles. This corner of the ball park plaza also features an elevator and stairwell for pedestrians walking to the ball park and Firstar Center.

What’s in a Name: As work on the Great American Ball Park progresses and media coverage intensifies, it is worth noting the proper name of the specially designed break in the structure that is along the north side of the ball park This structure should be referred to as The Gap not “the notch.” The Gap will open up the ball park to the city, and was designed to allow fans in the upper deck to sit closer to the field.

Fun Fact: The term “gap” or “alley” is a baseball term referring to the section of the outfield between the outfielders. A ball hit to this area is called a "gapper."

Upcoming Community Displays: The Great American Ball Park traveling display, featuring renderings, construction photos, and other pertinent project information will begin touring the community again in 2002. The first stop of the year includes:

°         February 11-25: Hamilton County Administration Building, 1 38 E. Court Street.