Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Atlanta Braves partner on new fun zone at Truist Park.
By the time you read this, the 2025 Major League Baseball season will have begun and the Atlanta Braves will be in first place in the National League East (I assume). The team has made multiple updates to Truist Park this year to improve the fan experience, including continuing its longtime relationship with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Together, they have expanded and reimagined Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park. The dedicated family space will be relocated to the Left Field Plaza, between Truist Park’s Left Field Gate and Third Base Gate, and will accommodate more than twice as many families as the existing play area known as Hope & Will’s Sandlot.
This new, 30,000-square-foot Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park is a reimagined fun zone for younger fans that features a rock-climbing tower and other interactive play experiences, including BLOOPER’s Clubhouse, where fans can meet the mascot and take photos during the game; Hope & Will’s Sandlot, a kid-sized ball field featuring a scaled model of Truist Park’s outfield wall for organized and pick-up games; the Great Lawn with seating to play and relax; and collapsible batting cages for fans of all ages to practice their swing.
“A day at the ballpark is one of the most fun and meaningful experiences families share, and we were very cognizant of that when we designed Truist Park,” said Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller. “Hope & Will’s Sandlot has been one of the most popular attractions at Truist Park from the first day we opened our doors. As demand in the space increased, we went back to the drawing board with our partners at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, who are the foremost experts in pediatric health, to create a new and enhanced space that will accommodate even more families and help them build a lifetime of memories.”
Based on feedback from parents who spend considerable time at the Sandlot, the Braves have added additional amenities to ensure that everyone has fun. A new, 480-square-foot video board on the Delta Deck will allow families to play in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park without missing any of the Braves action on the field. Additional enhancements include seating for family members across the park, increased areas of shade, cooling misters, and easy access to restrooms. The area will feature dedicated concessions and kid-focused merchandise as well.
“Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is excited to renew our partnership with the Braves and continue our support for families throughout Braves Country,” said Linda Matzigkeit, Chief Administrative Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Children’s is not only the leading place for pediatric care, but we are also fully dedicated to improving the lives of children in our community. The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park provides a great opportunity for us to deliver on that commitment to be a part of kids’ lives — both when they are sick, and when they are healthy.”
Traditional concessions have been transformed into modern market-style and grab-and-go options. Additionally, the clubhouse store was expanded to improve circulation and access on both game and non-game days, further strengthening connectivity with the community. These improvements not only extend Truist Park’s footprint by linking it more seamlessly with The Battery Atlanta, but also enhance its revenue potential, creating lasting memories for fans in the years to come.
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park will be open on gamedays and accessible from The Battery Atlanta for non-gameday events and activities.
