LANSING LUGNUTS
Jackson Field
Jackson Field is the A's High-A affiliate in Lansing, Michigan — the state capital, the home of Michigan State University in adjacent East Lansing, and a major automotive manufacturing center. The Lugnuts name is one of the most beloved in the minors — a direct reference to Michigan's automotive identity. Lansing is the home of Oldsmobile (GM) and the REO Motor Car Company, where Ransom Olds built one of America's first automobile factories. The nuts that hold wheels to axles built this city.
PHOTO: David Yarnall · CC BY-SA 3.0
Architecture & History
Jackson Field opened in 1996 as Oldsmobile Park — named after the iconic GM division headquartered in Lansing. The park has gone through three naming iterations, most recently rebranded as Jackson Field in 2021.
Build specs
- OPENED
- 1996
- CAPACITY
- 11,000
- DIMENSIONS
- LF 305 · CF 412 · RF 305
Names & History
2021–present
Jackson Field
Named after Lansing's historic designation for the area — a civic rebranding after the law school naming deal ended.
2012–2021
Cooley Law School Stadium
Named after Cooley Law School, a Lansing-based law school that held naming rights.
1996–2012
Oldsmobile Park
Named after Oldsmobile — the iconic GM division headquartered in Lansing for over 100 years before its discontinuation in 2004. The most evocative of the park's many names.
The Food
Michigan Cherry-Glazed BBQ Ribs
Michigan is the largest producer of tart cherries in the United States — the Traverse City region produces 70% of America's tart cherry crop. Cherry-glazed BBQ ribs — pork ribs slow-smoked with a tart cherry and brown sugar glaze — are the most distinctly Michigan food at any High-A Central park.
Coney Island Hot Dog
Coney stand
The Michigan Coney Island hot dog — beef frankfurter topped with beef-heart chili sauce (no beans), yellow mustard, and chopped white onions.
Spartan Nachos
Nacho stands
MSU-green tortilla chips with pulled pork, jalapeños, sour cream, and Spartan green cheese sauce.
Lugnuts Dog
Hot dog stands
Standard hot dog with Michigan yellow mustard. Also available Coney-style.
The Beer
Jackson Field features a strong Michigan craft presence. Lansing Brewing Company is the most local option, with Bell's Brewery from Kalamazoo as the regional anchor.
Lansing Brewing Company Amber Ale
Lansing Brewing Co. · Lansing, MI
Lansing Brewing Company, founded in 1993 in the state capital.
Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale
Bell's Brewery · Kalamazoo, MI
Bell's Two Hearted Ale — named for the Upper Peninsula's Two Hearted River — consistently rated among America's best IPAs.
Founders Brewing All Day IPA
Founders Brewing Co. · Grand Rapids, MI
Founders All Day IPA — the 4.7% session IPA from Grand Rapids — Michigan's most widely distributed craft beer.
Sun & Weather Guide
Lansing Michigan summer heat
Michigan summers in Lansing are hot and humid — 85–90°F day games from June through August.
Capitol District air moderates evening heat
The Capitol district's tree coverage moderates evening temperatures in downtown Lansing.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
The park was renamed Jackson Field in 2021 to honor the history of the location but the slug still reflects the former name. The Michigan State Capitol dome is visible from the upper concourse — a genuinely unique ballpark sightline.
Best Seat in the House
Upper concourse sections on the third base side frame the Capitol dome view to the south.
Getting There
Jackson Field is in downtown Lansing, walkable from the Old Town entertainment district. The Capitol building is a 10-minute walk.
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