L. P. Frans Stadium

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L. P. Frans Stadium is a ballpark in Hickory, North Carolina, home of the Hickory Crawdads, the Single-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers in the Carolina League. It opened in 1993, making it 33 years old in 2026 and seats about 5,062 fans. Across from Hickory Regional Airport in Winkler Park.

The closest MLB stadium is Truist Park in Atlanta, about 217 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
Hickory, North Carolina
Home of
Hickory Crawdads (Single-A)
League
Carolina League
MLB affiliate
Texas Rangers
Opened
1993
Capacity
5,062
Dimensions
Left field 330 ft · Center 401 ft · Right field 330 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
1,597 per game
Named for
L. P. Frans
Architect
Lescher and Mahoney CBSA Architects
Last major renovation
2017

Ballparks near L. P. Frans Stadium10

  1. 1D-IIDurham Field — Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (Hickory, North Carolina)same city
  2. 2JUCOHenkel-Alley Field — Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks (Hickory, North Carolina)same city
  3. 3JUCOCaldwell CC&TI Cobras Baseball Field — Caldwell CC&TI Cobras (Hudson, North Carolina)13 mi
  4. 4SummerWest Iredell High School — Statesville Owls (Statesville, North Carolina)26 mi
  5. 5SummerMoor Park — Mooresville Spinners (Mooresville, North Carolina)28 mi
  6. 6SummerHough High School — Lake Norman Copperheads (Cornelius, North Carolina)30 mi
  7. 7D-IT. Henry Wilson Jr. Field — Davidson Wildcats (Davidson, North Carolina)32 mi
  8. 8JUCOSims Legion Park — Gaston College Rhinos (Gastonia, North Carolina)33 mi
  9. 9D-IIAbbey Yard — Belmont Abbey Crusaders (Belmont, North Carolina)36 mi
  10. 10D-IJohn Henry Moss Stadium — Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (Boiling Springs, North Carolina)37 mi

Questions about L. P. Frans Stadium

Where do the Hickory Crawdads play home games?

The Hickory Crawdads play at L. P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, North Carolina.

When did L. P. Frans Stadium open?

L. P. Frans Stadium opened in 1993.

How many people does L. P. Frans Stadium hold?

L. P. Frans Stadium has a capacity of about 5,062.

What is the closest MLB stadium to L. P. Frans Stadium?

Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, about 217 miles away.

What other ballparks are near L. P. Frans Stadium?

Durham Field is also in Hickory. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.