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Memphis Redbirds players warm up before playing the Jumbo Shrimp at Vystar Ballpark on May 22. | Heather Henderson

BIT OF JOY | VyStar Ballpark nominated for best in the country

By Heather Henderson
Published on June 12, 2025 at 12:52 pm
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Jacksonville’s VyStar Ballpark is in the running to be named the Best Triple-A Ballpark in the country. The recently renovated home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp is up against 15 others for the honor in a Newsweek reader poll, and it’s the only one on the list where fans can snack on Mayport shrimp and honey drippers. Voting ends June 25. Do you think it’s shrimply the best? 

author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist who has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.

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