Visit Richmond's CarMax Park 

Welcome to Richmond's CarMax Park, the new home of Flying Squirrels baseball. Join Nutzy and Nutasha for a game in the Diamond District, where the city's longtime Minor League legacy shines on.

Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants since 2010)
Established: 2010
Ballpark: CarMax Park (opened in 2026)
League: Eastern League
Championships: None
Notable Alumni: Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik, Logan Webb, Patrick Bailey

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Professional baseball in Richmond dates back to 1884, and the city has hosted a Minor League team in nearly every season since. The Triple-A Richmond Braves left town following the 2008 season, leaving the city without a team for the first time in over 100 years. The Flying Squirrels filled the void in 2010 after relocating from Norwich, Conn. (where they were known as the Defenders).

Flying Squirrels was the winning selection in a "Name the Team" contest, chosen for its goofy, family-friendly appeal. (It doesn't hurt that squirrels love nuts, as the state of Virginia is chock full of peanuts.) The team has been a San Francisco Giants affiliate since its 2010 inception.

CarMax Park

Ballpark Location (via Google Maps)
Flying Squirrels Roster
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1771 Encore Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 359-3866

Capacity: 10,000 (approximate)
Dimensions: left field, 325; center field, 400; right field, 325

From 1985 through 2025 Richmond's Minor League team played at The Diamond, the Minor League version of the multi-purpose concrete behemoths that proliferated throughout the '70s and '80s. The Richmond Braves left town due to their dissatisfaction with The Diamond, and the Flying Squirrels' arrival was tied in with the understanding that a new ballpark would soon be built. It took a lot longer than expected, but that ballpark has finally arrived.

CarMax Park was built adjacent to The Diamond, in an area along I-95 near the historic neighborhood of Scott's Addition. The ballpark is the centerpiece of the new Diamond District, an ongoing 67-acre mixed-use development project that also includes retail establishments, residential buildings, public green space, restaurants and a hotel. The Diamond, still standing, will be razed as the project proceeds. Fans attending games at CarMax Park will utilize The Diamond's preexisting lots until a parking deck is constructed.

While The Diamond was much-loved -- the Squirrels regularly led the Eastern League in attendance -- Richmond fans are finally set to experience the atmosphere and amenities of a modern Minor League facility. The 360-degree concourse is slightly above street-level, offering views of the sunken playing field. Dugout Suites, located on the third-base side at field level, offer close-up views of the action. Another highlight is the kid's zone, located across from a terraced berm seating area in right-center field.

The Atlantic Union Bank Lounge, an upper-level luxury club area located down the third-base line, will serve as a year-round location for indoor sporting events, concerts, and more.

Concessions

CarMax Park has four large concession stands on the main concourse, with many other points of sale scattered throughout. Specific details have yet to be announced, but the team reports that the stands will feature "BBQ plates, sandwiches and nachos with house-made moonshine sauce, specialty burgers, hot chicken, burritos and more." The Flying Squirrels have always been culinarily creative, as evidenced by past offerings such as the Big Dill pickle dog and the PB&J Burger. If the team could create those sort of items within the comparatively cramped kitchen confines of The Diamond, the sky's the limit at CarMax Park. The return of spiral cut Squirrelly Fries is very likely.

The multi-tiered left-field beer garden, a focal point for those who love the time-honored combination of beer and baseball, finds inspiration (and inventory) from the numerous breweries in the nearby Scott's Addition neighborhood.

Mascots

Many mascots have bodies that are, shall we say, rotund. Not Nutzy, a muscular superhero flying squirrel who has clearly put in many hours at the gym (or wherever it is that squirrels work out). Although Nutzy may look stern and authoritative at first glance, he is fun-loving, friendly and always up for a selfie. Just don't tug on his cape.

Nutzy is often joined at the ballpark by Nutasha, who brings a bedazzled and bright pink flair to her ballpark heroics. Prior to the 2026 season the Flying Squirrels unveiled Nutasha-inspired alternate uniforms, seen above.

Local Attractions

If you're looking to spend some time in the outdoors, Maymont is an idyllic 100-acre park with multiple gardens, waterfalls and its own mansion.

Richmond's rich and often tumultuous history can be explored via its many museums and historical sites. These include, but are far from limited to, the American Civil War Museum, Black History Museum, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Poe Museum (Edgar Allen Poe's literary career got its start in the city). While you're at it, pay a visit to Historic St. John's Church. It was here that Patrick Henry uttered the immortal phrase "Give me liberty or give me death."

Food and Drink

Scott's Addition is home to exemplary restaurants such as the strangely punctuated LUNCH.SUPPER! and ZZQ. The former offers a wide-ranging menu of hearty comfort food and higher-end Southern cuisine; the latter, as its name more or less implies, is a barbecue joint. The Moore St. Cafe is a great spot for breakfast (served all day) or lunch. They claim to have the best pancakes in Richmond, and also salute the Flying Squirrels with their Squirrel's Nest Breakfast Bowl.

Richmond's oldest restaurant is the New York Deli, located south of Scott's Addition in Carytown. This establishment, operating out of the same location since 1934, is the home of the Sailor Sandwich (pastrami, Swiss cheese, grilled knockwurst and spicy mustard). Make sure to get your photo taken in the vintage black and white photo booth.

Richmond is also home to nearly three dozen craft breweries. Hardywood and Center of the Universe (makers of the Flying Squirrels' Rally Cap beer) are located a proverbial hop, skip and a jump from The Diamond.

Moving On

The Flying Squirrels are one of five Minor League teams in the state of Virginia. The Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats are located to the west, with the Fredericksburg Nationals to the north and Norfolk Tides to the east. The state is also home to three summer-collegiate Appalachian League teams -- the Bluefield Ridge Runners, Danville Otterbots and Pulaski River Turtles. The Flying Squirrels could also be incorporated into a road trip that includes Maryland's teams: the Frederick Keys, Chesapeake Baysox and Delmarva Shorebirds. And, of course, North Carolina and its bevy of Minor League Baseball (9 teams!) is only a state away.

The Road to San Francisco

The Giants' system is, in a word, sprawling. The team's prospects start out in San Jose before moving to Eugene, Richmond, Sacramento and, finally, San Francisco.

Single-A: San Jose Giants
High-A: Eugene Emeralds
Double-A: Richmond Flying Squirrels
Triple-A: Sacramento River Cats