For nearly a century, a spot in the flood plain next to the Chattahoochee River was known as Golden Park. Theodore “Theo” Earnest Golden Sr., co-founder of Goldens’ Foundry and Machine Co. in Columbus, Georgia, is credited with being a patron of the sport of baseball. In fact, his tireless efforts brought the first South Atlantic Baseball League franchise to Columbus in 1926. The park built for the team was named for Theo, and it retained the name of Golden Park until a $50 million rebuilding turned it into Synovus Park, a state-of-the-art facility to house a Double-A franchise.
But not just any Double-A team. The Columbus Clingstones are a farm team of the Atlanta Braves, the MLB franchise that has captivated the hearts of the fans of Braves Nation … which without a doubt includes all of Georgia.
We attended two games during the opening homestand of the Clingstones and can now provide a full report to you about how this lovable-but-inadequate baseball facility has been transformed into a park worthy of the Braves’ top prospects.
Check out our in-depth review of Synovus Park with fascinating insights and 30 photos you won’t see anywhere else!