GWINNETT STRIPERS
Coolray Field
The Atlanta Braves' AAA affiliate park in Gwinnett County, Georgia — the suburban Atlanta county that grew faster than almost any county in America from 2000 to 2020. Coolray Field opened in 2009 and sits 30 miles northeast of Truist Park (the Braves' MLB home), close enough that Braves prospects shuttle between the parks with regularity.
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Architecture & History
Coolray Field was designed by Populous and opened April 17, 2009 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett County's demographic transformation is reflected in Coolray Field's food program, which incorporates Korean-Southern fusion.
The Atlanta Braves' development philosophy runs through the Stripers roster continuously.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- Populous
- CAPACITY
- 10,000
- MLB PROXIMITY
- 30 miles to Truist Park (Atlanta Braves)
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Suburban Oasis
Set in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Coolray Field is surrounded by greenery and offers a relaxed suburban atmosphere with ample parking and tailgating space.
Names & History
2009–present
Coolray Field
Named for Coolray Heating and Cooling.
The Food
Georgia Peach BBQ Pulled Pork
Slow-smoked pork shoulder finished with a peach-infused vinegar BBQ sauce.
Georgia Peach BBQ Pulled Pork
Georgia Peach BBQ stands — main concourse
Slow-smoked pork shoulder finished with a peach-infused vinegar BBQ sauce — the most Georgia-specific food item.
Boiled Peanuts
Peanut carts throughout
Raw peanuts cooked in salted brine for hours until soft and briny — the defining Southern roadside snack.
Heirloom Market BBQ Brisket
Heirloom BBQ stand
Heirloom Market BBQ, the Atlanta Korean-Southern BBQ fusion restaurant. Korean-influenced seasoning with Southern smoke.
Pimento Cheese Burger
Grill stands
Pimento cheese — sharp cheddar, cream cheese, pimentos, and Duke's mayo — on a burger patty.
Stripers Dog
Every stand
Standard hot dog with Georgia mustard and chili tradition.
The Beer
SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale
SweetWater Brewing Co. · Atlanta, GA
SweetWater, the Atlanta craft brewery since 1997. 420 Extra Pale Ale is their flagship.
Monday Night Brewing Drafty Kilt
Monday Night Brewing · Atlanta, GA
Monday Night Brewing. Drafty Kilt Scotch Ale is their most decorated product.
Terrapin Beer Company RecreationAle
Terrapin Beer Co. · Athens, GA
Terrapin, the Athens Georgia craft brewery.
Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch
Volume beer throughout.
Sun & Weather Guide
Georgia humidity — significant
Georgia summer day games carry full Deep South heat and humidity.
Georgia evenings — better conditions
Evening games at Coolray Field are the most comfortable version of the park.
Track who's 30 miles from promotion
Coolray Field is 30 miles from Truist Park. The players on the Stripers roster are the players who will be at Truist Park within weeks.
Georgia spring — pleasant March-May
Georgia spring games at Coolray Field are excellent — warm, dry, before the summer humidity.
Georgia summer heat — full exposure
Right field bleachers are fully exposed in afternoon games. Georgia summer sun is intense.
Best option for summer afternoon games
The club level seating has the best overhead cover and is the most comfortable afternoon option.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Order the Georgia peach BBQ pulled pork. Georgia peach vinegar sauce on slow-smoked pork shoulder is the most Georgia-specific BBQ at any IL park.
Boiled Peanuts
Get a bag of boiled peanuts. A Georgia institution.
Parking Reality
Coolray Field is suburban and car-dependent in Gwinnett County.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower boxes with afternoon shade for Georgia summer games.
Pilgrim Stops Near Lawrenceville
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
Red Top Mountain State Park
A 12,000-acre Georgia state park on Lake Allatoona — 35 miles north of Atlanta and directly on the I-75 corridor to the Braves stadium.
World of Coca-Cola Atlanta
The vault with the formula only 10 people know, and 100 Coke varieties to taste in Atlanta.
Stone Mountain Georgia
The largest granite dome in North America, with the world's largest bas-relief carving on its face.
Plan your pilgrimage
Every Park a Pilgrimage.
Plan a baseball road trip through Lawrenceville and beyond.
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