MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS
Daikin Park
Daikin Park sits in Midland — the Permian Basin oil city in West Texas where George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush both spent formative years, where the Permian Basin contains more oil than Saudi Arabia.
PHOTO: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Architecture & History
Daikin Park (formerly Momentum Bank Ballpark) opened in 2002 in Midland, Texas, replacing the aging Christensen Stadium. The park brought modern amenities to West Texas baseball.
The RockHounds name celebrates the region's geological riches—Midland sits atop the Permian Basin, one of the world's most productive oil fields. The franchise has operated since 1972.
Midland's economy is driven by the oil and gas industry, giving the city a boom-town energy. The park sits in a commercial district and features wide concourses designed for the region's intense summer heat.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- DLR Group
- CAPACITY
- 4,709
- OPENED
- 2002
- SURFACE
- Natural Grass
- COST
- $20M
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Oil Derrick Scoreboard
Outfield
A decorative oil derrick element near the scoreboard honors Midland's identity as a Permian Basin oil hub.
West Texas Sky
Throughout
The vast, unobstructed West Texas sky creates dramatic sunset experiences during evening games.
Names & History
2002–2013
First Energy Park
Original name at opening.
2014–2017
Security Bank Ballpark
Second naming rights deal.
2018–2023
Momentum Bank Ballpark
Third naming rights deal.
2024–present
Daikin Park
Current naming rights for the Japanese HVAC manufacturer.
The Food
West Texas Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada in flour tortillas with salsa verde, cilantro, and onion — the West Texas taco tradition with mesquite smoke.
West Texas Carne Asada Tacos
Taco stand — main concourse
Carne asada — thinly sliced beef, grilled over mesquite — in flour tortillas with salsa verde, cilantro, and onion.
Frito Pie
Frito Pie stands
Frito pie — universal in West Texas. Fritos, beef chili, cheddar, onion, jalapeno.
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
BBQ stand
West Texas brisket — mesquite smoked — on white bread with pickles and onion.
Jalapeno Cheese Corn
Specialty stands
Fresh corn kernels with jalapeno, cotija cheese, lime, and chile powder.
RockHounds Dog
Hot dog stands
Standard hot dog with Texas yellow mustard and optional jalapeno relish.
The Beer
Daikin Park has a modest West Texas craft presence. Lone Star and Shiner Bock are the Texas beer standards.
Lone Star Brewing (West Texas Staple)
Lone Star Brewing · San Antonio, TX
Lone Star — Texas's National Beer since 1884 — is the most culturally embedded West Texas option.
Shiner Bock
Spoetzl Brewery · Shiner, TX
Shiner Bock is the craft default throughout West Texas.
Real Ale Brewing Firemans #4
Real Ale Brewing Co. · Blanco, TX
Real Ale from the Texas Hill Country represents the state's craft growth at Daikin Park.
Coors Light
Coors Brewing Co.
Volume beer. West Texas runs Coors country.
Sun & Weather Guide
northeast — Midland TX · Permian Basin · 2,779 ft elevation
Flat West Texas horizon — most dramatic desert sunset in TL
The Permian Basin's completely flat horizon produces dramatic sunset skies visible from all points of the compass. Evening games at Daikin Park end with the West Texas sky turning colors.
West Texas summer — extreme dry heat
Midland summer day games are extremely hot (100°F+) but dry. The Chihuahuan Desert climate means low humidity. Shade and water essential.
West Texas shoulder seasons — excellent desert weather
Spring and fall games in Midland are outstanding. West Texas desert climate in April-May and September produces ideal outdoor baseball conditions.
Permian Basin wind — persistent and directional
The Permian Basin wind is constant. Spring winds of 25-35 mph are common. The wind affects ball flight significantly.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Order the West Texas carne asada tacos and a Lone Star beer and look at the flat horizon. The Permian Basin at sunset — pump jacks and gathering tanks against the Chihuahuan Desert sky — is the Midland ballpark experience.
Permian Basin Context
Midland is the Permian Basin oil city where George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush both spent formative years. The Permian Basin contains more oil reserves than Saudi Arabia. The RockHounds name references geological survey culture.
West Texas Heat
Midland summer day games are extremely hot (100°F+) but dry. The Chihuahuan Desert climate means low humidity. Shade and water are essential. Evening games only in peak summer.
Parking Reality
Daikin Park has surface parking adjacent to the stadium. Midland is entirely car-oriented. Parking is not a problem.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower grandstand — western desert horizon for the sunset, access to the taco stand, and the most complete West Texas experience. Evening game, carne asada, Lone Star beer.
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