GREENVILLE DRIVE
Fluor Field
Fluor Field is a replica of Fenway Park in miniature — the Green Monster left field wall (30 feet vs. Fenway's 37), the manual scoreboard, the red seat marking Ted Williams' longest home run, and the Fenway-inspired brick and steel architecture are all deliberately reproduced in Greenville, South Carolina. The Drive are the Red Sox High-A affiliate, and the park is one of the most architecturally ambitious stadium builds in minor league history. Downtown Greenville's extraordinary revitalisation makes Fluor Field the best urban baseball experience in the Carolinas.
PHOTO: JAG · CC BY 2.0
Architecture & History
Fluor Field at the West End opened in 2006 in Greenville, SC and is most famous for its deliberate Fenway Park replica design — a 37-foot left field Green Monster complete with manual scoreboard. Designed by Greenville-area architect Craig Gaulden Davis.
The left field wall was built to the same proportions as Fenway Park's 37-foot Green Monster, at a scale that works for a 5,000-seat ballpark. The distance markers, manual scoreboard, and warning track all mirror the Fenway original.
Build specs
- OPENED
- 2006
- CAPACITY
- 5,000 (estimated)
- DIMENSIONS
- LF 310 · CF 400 · RF 302
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Green Monster Replica
Left field wall
Fluor Field's left field wall is a deliberate replica of Fenway Park's Green Monster — 37 feet tall, manual scoreboard and all — built to the same proportions at a smaller scale.
Green Monster Manual Scoreboard
Left field
The hand-operated scoreboard is maintained in the same style as Fenway's original, updated by groundskeepers during games. Foul balls produce the same distinctive metallic clank.
West End District Setting
Surrounding area
The park anchors Greenville's West End entertainment district, with craft breweries and restaurants within walking distance — one of the liveliest minor league ballpark neighborhoods in the Southeast.
Names & History
2006–present
Fluor Field at the West End
Named after Fluor Corporation, the global engineering and construction company with a major Greenville presence. The 'at the West End' designation reflects the park's neighborhood anchor role.
The Food
New England Lobster Roll
Fluor Field is Fenway Park in South Carolina. The food must acknowledge Boston. A New England lobster roll — cold Maine lobster with mayonnaise on a buttered, toasted New England split-top roll — is the most specifically Boston food available at any High-A park.
SC Pulled Pork with Mustard Sauce
SC BBQ stand
South Carolina is the only state with four distinct BBQ traditions. The mustard sauce — South Carolina's most distinctly local contribution to American BBQ — is the correct condiment choice.
Fenway Frank
Hot dog stands
The Fluor Field hot dog is branded as a Fenway Frank in tribute to the Fenway tradition. Steamed, in a New England-style bun, with mustard.
Boiled Peanuts
Peanut stands
Boiled peanuts are the state snack of South Carolina — soft, salty, from the low country peanut tradition.
The Beer
Fluor Field has an outstanding Greenville craft presence. Brewery 85, Swamp Rabbit Brewing, and Birds Fly South are the anchors of one of the Southeast's most vibrant craft scenes.
Brewery 85 Lakeshore Lager
Brewery 85 · Greenville, SC
Brewery 85, named for the Interstate 85 corridor, is Greenville's most accessible craft brewery.
Swamp Rabbit Brewery Trail Hopper IPA
Swamp Rabbit Brewery · Greenville, SC
Swamp Rabbit, named for the Swamp Rabbit Trail greenway along the Reedy River.
Birds Fly South Ale Works Double Check IPA
Birds Fly South Ale Works · Greenville, SC
Birds Fly South, Greenville's award-winning craft brewery known for their sour and wild ale program.
Sun & Weather Guide
SC Upstate summer heat
Greenville's Upstate South Carolina location means genuine summer heat — day games hit 90°F+ from June through August.
West End District air circulation
The West End district's trees and the park's orientation provide good evening air circulation. April through May and September are ideal.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
The Green Monster replica in left field is the most photographed spot in Fluor Field. Stand next to it during batting practice — the scale is remarkable. 37 feet, same proportions as Fenway.
Best Seat in the House
Third base side seats put the Green Monster directly in your sightline. The manual scoreboard is operated throughout the game.
West End District
The West End brewing district surrounds Fluor Field — Swamp Rabbit Brewery, Thomas Creek Brewing, and dozens of restaurants are within walking distance. Plan pre- and post-game.
Getting There
Fluor Field is on the west side of downtown Greenville, walkable from Main Street. Parking in adjacent surface lots and the garage on Augusta Street.
Pilgrim Stops Near Greenville
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
The Giant Peachoid Water Tower
A million-gallon water tower shaped like a giant peach on the South Carolina border along I-85. Featured in House of Cards. Debated endlessly for resembling something other than a peach.
Biltmore Estate
The largest private home ever built in the United States — 178,926 square feet, 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, built by the Vanderbilts in 1895.
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