JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP
121 Financial Ballpark
The park with the best name in minor league baseball — the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp play in a city on the St. Johns River in North Florida where the shrimping tradition dates to the 19th century. 121 Financial Ballpark opened in 2003 in downtown Jacksonville with the St. Johns River visible beyond the outfield and a Gulf seafood program that reflects the city's maritime heritage.
PHOTO: Kenny Rowland · CC BY-SA 4.0
Architecture & History
121 Financial Ballpark was designed by HKS Inc. and opened April 10, 2003 in downtown Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp name was adopted in 2017 — considered one of the best team name changes in minor league baseball history.
Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the contiguous United States.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- HKS Inc.
- CAPACITY
- 11,000
- TEAM NAME
- Jumbo Shrimp — adopted 2017 fan vote
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
San Marco District
121 Financial Ballpark is located in Jacksonville's San Marco neighborhood, near the St. Johns River with views of the downtown skyline.
Scoreboard Plaza
The plaza beyond center field features a large video board, kids' play area, and social gathering spaces.
Names & History
2019–present
121 Financial Ballpark
Named for 121 Financial Credit Union.
2003–2019
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
Original purely descriptive designation.
Also known as
The Food
Gulf Shrimp Po' Boy
Gulf shrimp, lightly breaded, fried to order, in French bread with remoulade.
Gulf Shrimp Po' Boy
Jumbo Shrimp Shack — main concourse
Genuine Gulf shrimp po' boy — large shrimp, lightly breaded, fried to order, in a French bread roll with remoulade.
Fish Tacos — Mahi-Mahi
Florida Fish Tacos stands
Mahi-mahi tacos — grilled or fried, in corn tortillas with cabbage slaw, crema, and lime.
Bono's Bar-B-Q Sandwich
Bono's stand
Bono's Bar-B-Que, the Jacksonville BBQ institution since 1949. Pulled pork sandwich with distinctive Bono's sauce.
Key Lime Pie
Florida Desserts stand
Florida Key lime pie — tart, dense, true Key lime custard.
Jumbo Shrimp Dog
Every stand
Standard ballpark hot dog with Florida condiment program.
The Beer
Intuition Ale Works Jon Boat Coastal Ale
Intuition Ale Works · Jacksonville, FL
Intuition is the dominant local craft. Jon Boat Coastal Ale is perfectly suited to the Jacksonville maritime identity.
Bold City Brewery Duke's Cold Nose Brown Ale
Bold City Brewery · Jacksonville, FL
Bold City, one of Jacksonville's earliest craft breweries.
Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
Cigar City Brewing · Tampa, FL
Cigar City's Jai Alai IPA is the most acclaimed IPA at any FL AAA park.
Miller Lite
MillerCoors
Volume beer throughout the Florida market.
Sun & Weather Guide
North Florida heat — significant
Jacksonville summer day games carry full North Florida heat and humidity.
St. Johns River breeze — better conditions
Evening games at 121 Financial Ballpark with the St. Johns River breeze are the best version of the park.
RF area — river visible at twilight
The St. Johns River is visible beyond the outfield on clear days and evenings.
Florida spring — warm and pleasant
March through May games are the most comfortable. Florida spring is consistently pleasant.
Florida summer — full heat exposure
Right field bleachers are fully exposed. North Florida summer heat index can reach 105°F.
Main concourse — seafood stands accessible
The Jumbo Shrimp Shack on the main concourse is the food destination.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Order the Gulf shrimp po' boy from the Jumbo Shrimp Shack. The team name and the food are the same word.
The River View
Find a right field seat and look beyond the wall at twilight. The St. Johns River light at dusk is the best visual moment.
Parking Reality
Downtown Jacksonville parking garages. Most fans drive from across Jacksonville's vast geography.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower boxes with the St. Johns River visible in the right field distance.
Pilgrim Stops Near Jacksonville
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
Okefenokee Swamp Georgia
700 square miles of trembling peat with 15,000 alligators and settlements dissolving underneath.
Okefenokee Swamp Folkston
The failed 1890s drainage canal, now a 12-mile paddle route into the alligator country.
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