A 20,000-square-foot hospitality center in the works to be built next to the Revs stadium

Lena Tzivekis, York Daily Record
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An agreement to break ground on a plot of land adjacent to WellSpan Park has been reached by three leading downtown York organizations, according to a news release.

The property will be called "Ballpark Commons,” a 20,000-square-foot mixed-use building featuring hospitality and office space at the North George Street entrance to York’s downtown.

The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA) has awarded the development rights for this land to the team of York Professional Baseball Club (operators of the York Revolution) and Royal Square Development and Construction (RSDC).

“This redevelopment of Ballpark Commons is a significant milestone in enhancing the gateway to Downtown York via George St.,” said Oliver Hoar, chair of the YCIDA. “After a robust public bidding process, we are thrilled to partner with local leaders York Professional Baseball and Royal Square Development & Construction, to lead this commercial and retail development project."

Additional partners include Warehaus Architects and Rock Commercial Real Estate.

“To use a baseball analogy, this is an all-star team,” said York Professional Baseball President Eric Menzer. “You would be hard-pressed to find more combined commitment and expertise in downtown York than this group.”

A parcel of land adjacent to WellSpan Park will be called “Ballpark Commons,” a 20,000-square-foot mixed-use building featuring hospitality and office space at the North George Street entrance to York’s downtown.
A parcel of land adjacent to WellSpan Park will be called “Ballpark Commons,” a 20,000-square-foot mixed-use building featuring hospitality and office space at the North George Street entrance to York’s downtown.

What will be inside?

When it opens, the building will operate in conjunction with WellSpan Park. Development Manager RSDC is currently in negotiations with York-Based Mexitaly Brick Oven Brewhouse to occupy the first floor as the anchor restaurant tenant, according to a news release.

Rock Commercial Real Estate is marketing the building, including second floor office space.

The design will integrate Ballpark Commons into the existing Brooks Robinson Plaza to take advantage of game-night traffic and create a vibrant pre- and post-game environment.

On non-Revs game nights, the hospitality use can take advantage of ample ballpark parking and will generate additional commerce to complement the hundreds of baseball games and other events hosted by WellSpan Park each year.

When it opens, the building will operate in conjunction with WellSpan Park. Development Manager RSDC is currently in negotiations with York-Based Mexitaly Brick Oven Brewhouse to occupy the first floor as the anchor restaurant tenant.
When it opens, the building will operate in conjunction with WellSpan Park. Development Manager RSDC is currently in negotiations with York-Based Mexitaly Brick Oven Brewhouse to occupy the first floor as the anchor restaurant tenant.

The project will include investments into the ballpark to renew systems and infrastructure and enhance the fan experience.

Partially funded by a $4 million RACP grant, the combined projects are expected to generate $9 million of investment, which comes on top of investment by York Professional Baseball of over $1.5 million in 2024 to replace the ballpark’s main videoboard and playing surface.

The construction team is aiming to start the project in 2025.

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Agreement reached to break ground on land adjacent to WellSpan Park