Columbia Fireflies’ new ballpark ready to come alive

Ten things to see and do at Spirit Communications Park for the Columbia Fireflies’ home opener:

1. Mason Jar

Name for Fireflies’ merchandise store. The Fireflies’ logo and merchandise is some of the coolest in the minors.

2. Wi-Fi

There will be free Wi-Fi at 86 access points throughout the stadium

3. Food, food

There are four concession areas in concourse area, and there are 25 rolling carts for specialty food and beverages.

4. Kids Zone

Located on the third-base-side concourse, it will feature inflatables, slides and games for kids.

5. Bojangles’ Berm

$5 seats are cheapest and people can sit in the grassy area located in right-center field.

6. Bullpen boxes

The 8x9 railed off areas down left-field line include a high-top table, four chairs and table service. Tickets are $48 per table.

7. Broad River Balcony

Outdoor open loft area with access to club lounge but outfitted with its own bar and suited for large groups.

8. Game-day promotions

In-game promotions include launching softee balls into the crowd and different “cams” shown on the massive video board.

9. On-deck seating

First five rows behind home plate are the on-deck seating and are just 45 feet from the plate. Tickets are $12.

10. Picnic area

Down right field line, it is for groups of 50 or more who get a picnic table seat and all-you-can-eat food for $25 each.

This story was originally published April 13, 2016 at 8:41 PM with the headline "Columbia Fireflies’ new ballpark ready to come alive."