The Washington Nationals have announced their preliminary plans to revamp their stadium into a year-round entertainment district, featuring an array of shops and restaurants. The goal is to create a vibrant destination for fans and visitors beyond just game days and concerts.
Conceptual renderings reveal the transformation of parking spaces into a two-story restaurant, as well as the addition of retail bays on the lower levels of the stadium. Surrounding garages will also receive upgrades under these proposed plans. These improvements will be funded by legislation approved by the D.C. Council in late 2020, which allocates funds for upgrades and maintenance at Nationals Park.
When Nationals Park first opened in 2008, both the Major League Baseball team and its surrounding area were relatively undeveloped. However, over time there has been significant growth with new multifamily units and commercial spaces being added to this neighborhood. Taking note of this transformation, according to reports from Washington Business Journal ,the team is now looking to further enhance their stadium’s appeal through these planned updates.
