Luis A. Canena Marquez Stadium
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Luis A. Canena Marquez Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
. It is the home to the Aguadilla Sharks of the Double-A Superior Baseball League that plays from mid-February to late-April/early May.
The stadium was built under the municipal administration of Alfredo Gonzalez in 1981 to substitute for the old Columbus Field located in Columbus Park in Downtown Aguadilla. The new stadium was to be located next to Las Cascadas Water Park
. It has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
Also houses the city Civil Defense offices and the Aguadilla EMS System in the stadium.
A bronze statue of Luis A. Canena Marquez is located in front of the stadium.
of the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League
in November 2007 as a result of their current home, the Isidoro García Baseball Stadium
, being demolished to make way for the construction of a new stadium for the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
. During the Mayagüez 2010 games the stadium will also host baseball games
.
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Aguadilla , founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, is a city located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada, and Moca and west of Isabela. Aguadilla is spread over 15 wards and Aguadilla Pueblo...
. It is the home to the Aguadilla Sharks of the Double-A Superior Baseball League that plays from mid-February to late-April/early May.
The stadium was built under the municipal administration of Alfredo Gonzalez in 1981 to substitute for the old Columbus Field located in Columbus Park in Downtown Aguadilla. The new stadium was to be located next to Las Cascadas Water Park
Las Cascadas Water Park
Las Cascadas Water Park is a water park, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The park is the largest water park in the Caribbean region. The park is owned and administered by Aguadilla's municipal government....
. It has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
Also houses the city Civil Defense offices and the Aguadilla EMS System in the stadium.
A bronze statue of Luis A. Canena Marquez is located in front of the stadium.
Role in the Central American and Caribbean Games Mayaguez 2010
The Stadium was be remodeled to be the temporary home for the Mayaguez IndiansIndios de Mayagüez
The Indios de Mayagüez are a baseball team in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League . Normally based in Mayagüez, the Indios have won 16 national championships and two Caribbean World Series...
of the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League
Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League
The Puerto Rico Baseball League formerly known as Liga de Béisbol Profesional de Puerto Rico or LBPPR, is the main professional baseball league in Puerto Rico. In 2007, the LBPPR recessed for the first time since its creation...
in November 2007 as a result of their current home, the Isidoro García Baseball Stadium
Isidoro García Baseball Stadium
Isidoro García Baseball Stadium is a baseball stadium in Mayagüez, it is also known as "El Cholo García". It is located next to the new Mayaguez Athletics Stadium and across the street of the Parque del Litoral.-Old stadium:...
, being demolished to make way for the construction of a new stadium for the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
The 21st Central American and Caribbean Games took place in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, from July 18, 2010 to August 1, 2010.-Bid:...
. During the Mayagüez 2010 games the stadium will also host baseball games
Baseball at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
The baseball competition at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games was being held in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico from July 20–28, 2010.-Medalists:-Standings:-Schedule:---------------------Standings:-Schedule:--------...
.