Meritus Park, home of the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, was named Atlantic League Ballpark of the Year for the third consecutive season as part of the Atlantic League’s 2026 postseason administrative awards.
All league members vote on postseason administrative awards at the conclusion of each season. The Flying Boxcars introduced a sensory room at Meritus Park during the 2026 season and upgraded the Michelob Ultra Power Alley Pub.
Meritus Park Adds Sensory Room
The Flying Boxcars introduced a sensory room during the 2026 season to support a more welcoming and inclusive experience for fans. Landon’s Project, the Arc of Washington County, Morgan-Keller, Wade Architecture, contractors and community partners supported the project.
The sensory room adds to the improvements recognized during Meritus Park’s third consecutive Atlantic League Ballpark of the Year honor.
Power Alley Pub Receives Upgrades
The Flying Boxcars also upgraded the Michelob Ultra Power Alley Pub, an outfield bar area and group-outing option at Meritus Park. The additions include lawn chair seating and yard games available to all fans.
Collegiate Baseball Returns in 2027
An offseason collegiate baseball game featuring West Virginia University and Penn State drew a Meritus Park record crowd for baseball. West Virginia University will return to Meritus Park in May 2027 to play the University of Virginia.
The source announcement did not provide an exact date for the May 2027 game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Meritus Park’s third consecutive Atlantic League Ballpark of the Year honor follows specific improvements at the home of the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. The sensory room and the community support behind its development, along with the Michelob Ultra Power Alley Pub upgrades, provide verified examples from the 2026 season.
The record crowd for the West Virginia University-Penn State game and the planned May 2027 matchup against the University of Virginia also give Meritus Park additional collegiate baseball events beyond its Atlantic League schedule.
Source: Original report
