Hinchliffe Stadium

What Hinchliffe Stadium does

Hinchliffe Stadium is a historic multi-purpose sports and event venue located in Paterson, New Jersey, at 186 Maple Street within the Great Falls Historic District and the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. Built in 1932 in the Art Deco style by architect John Shaw, the venue features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl, Gaetano Federici bronze reliefs, and a seating capacity of approximately 7,500-10,000. It reopened in May 2023 following a $110 million renovation led by BAW Development and RPM Development, and is municipally owned by the City of Paterson, operated in partnership with Hinchliffe Master Urban Renewal.

The venue operates an event-driven business model across multiple revenue streams: ticket sales, concessions (reflecting Paterson's 52 distinct ethnic groups), on-site parking (300+ vehicles starting at $7), merchandise (via Square e-commerce), venue rentals, and museum admissions. Anchor tenants include the NJ Jackals (Frontier League baseball, relocated from Yogi Berra Stadium in 2023), NY Cosmos (USL soccer), and Jersey Shore Wave (Women's National Football Conference), supplemented by Paterson public school athletics (Eastside and Kennedy high schools), concerts, and festivals such as the Flag Cities Festival.

The venue's competitive positioning rests on three regulatory and cultural designations: it is the first National Historic Landmark honoring baseball (2013), one of only five remaining Negro League stadiums, and the only sporting venue located within a National Park. The on-site Charles J. Muth Museum, operated by Montclair State University since April 2024 following a $5 million donation, anchors the educational programming around Negro League history and the legacy of figures like Larry Doby. Marketing is conducted through Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, press coverage, partner team websites, and community events.

Name

Hinchliffe Stadium

Legal name

Hinchliffe Stadium

Website

https://thehinchliffestadium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hinchliffe Stadium is a 1932 Art Deco historic venue in Paterson, New Jersey, reopened in 2023 after a $110 million renovation, hosting professional baseball (NJ Jackals), soccer (NY Cosmos), women's football, high school sports, concerts, and the Charles J. Muth Museum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Sports & Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Other Spectator Sports (711219), Museums (712110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF)

Keywords

• Historic stadium venue
• Sports event hosting
• Negro league heritage
• Baseball entertainment
• Event venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from professional baseball (NJ Jackals), soccer (NY Cosmos), football (Jersey Shore Wave), high school sports, concerts, and special events. General admission tickets sold for events.
2. Concessions and Food Services: On-site food and beverage sales including diverse ethnic cuisine reflecting Paterson's multicultural community, plus food trucks at select events.
3. Parking: On-site parking garage accommodating 300 vehicles with rates starting at $7.
4. Stadium Store/Merchandise: Online store selling merchandise through Square e-commerce platform.
5. Museum Admissions and Tours: Charles J. Muth Museum offers free admission for individuals with small fee for guided group tours over 10 people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hinchliffe Stadium is a 10,000-seat historic Art Deco venue that hosts professional baseball (NJ Jackals), soccer (NY Cosmos), women's football (Jersey Shore Wave), high school football, concerts, and community events. The stadium complex also operates the Charles J. Muth Museum, which preserves Negro League baseball history through exhibits and educational programming in partnership with Montclair State University. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, concessions, parking, merchandise, museum admissions, and venue rentals.

Product overview

Hinchliffe Stadium operates as a multi-purpose historic venue complex offering its core stadium facility for sporting events and entertainment, complemented by the Charles J. Muth Museum which preserves Negro League baseball history. The stadium serves as home to the New Jersey Jackals professional baseball team and hosts various events including soccer, football, concerts, and community gatherings. The venue includes approximately 7,500-10,000 seats, on-site parking, concessions, and educational museum exhibits operated in partnership with Montclair State University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Charles J. Muth Museum: A museum dedicated to preserving the history of Hinchliffe Stadium and Negro Leagues Baseball, operated by Montclair State University.

Products and services

• Hinchliffe Stadium Venue A 10,000-seat historic Art Deco stadium and event venue located in Paterson, New Jersey, overlooking the Great Falls. It is the only sporting venue located within a National Park and serves as home to multiple professional and amateur sports teams.
• Charles J. Muth Museum A museum located inside Hinchliffe Stadium dedicated to preserving the history of Negro League baseball and the stadium's legacy. Operated by Montclair State University, it features interactive exhibits, baseball artifacts, and historical memorabilia.
• New Jersey Jackals Baseball Team A professional baseball team that is a member of the East Division of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league that is a Partner League of Major League Baseball. The team plays its home games at Hinchliffe Stadium.
• Event Hosting Services Venue rental and event hosting services for various events including professional baseball, soccer matches, high school football, concerts, boxing, and community events. The stadium offers facilities for up to 10,000 attendees with concessions and on-site parking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Received Richard H. Driehaus National Preservation Award recognizing excellence in historic preservation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montclair State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Montclair State University oversees educational programming for the Charles J. Muth Museum at Hinchliffe Stadium. The partnership resulted in a transformational $5 million donation from alum Charles Muth for the museum and learning center. University provides museum operations and educational content.
• BAW DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Baye Adofo-Wilson, U.S. Army veteran and real estate developer, BAW Development spearheaded the $110 million renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium. Adofo-Wilson, former Deputy Mayor and Director of Economic Development in Newark, views the project as bringing rebirth to his hometown.
• RPM DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPM Development partnered with BAW Development on the stadium reconstruction project. Paterson native Bryan Verssahelt from RPM emphasized keeping the stadium historically accurate to its 1932 appearance as the biggest challenge and priority.
• New York CosmoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNY Cosmos soccer team relocated to Hinchliffe Stadium, with the world famous soccer club playing games at the historic venue as part of USL league.
• Jersey Shore WaveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll women's football team playing in the Women's National Football Conference calls Hinchliffe Stadium home.
• National Park ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Park Service oversees the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park within which Hinchliffe Stadium is located. The park boundaries expanded in 2014 to include the stadium.
• City of PatersoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between City of Paterson and Hinchliffe Master Urban Renewal created childcare center, senior housing, and museum. The city and Baye Adofo-Wilson collaborate on growth, prosperity, and entertainment for the local community.
• American DreamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Flag Cities Festival bringing World Cup excitement to Hinchliffe Stadium, strengthening festival's commitment to delivering world-class fan experience.
• DiageominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting beverage and beer gardens at Flag Cities Festival event at Hinchliffe Stadium.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ARM & HAMMER Park (Trenton Thunder): Minor league baseball stadium in Trenton, NJ hosting the Trenton Thunder (former MLB Partner League affiliate). Comparable New Jersey venue with similar tenant structure, capacity, and ticketing/concession revenue model.
• Skylands Stadium: Multi-sport and event venue in Augusta, NJ hosting minor league baseball, concerts, and community events. Highly comparable regional peer with similar capacity, multi-purpose use, and community-driven programming model.
• Richmond County Bank Ballpark: Staten Island-based minor league stadium hosting the Staten Island FerryHawks. Competes for the same NYC-metro baseball audience and shares the historic/independent league positioning for Hinchliffe.
• Dutchess Stadium: Wappingers Falls, NY venue hosting the Hudson Valley Renegades. Similar Northeast minor league baseball operation with a comparable tenant and event-driven revenue model.
• Rickwood Field: Oldest professional baseball park in the U.S., located in Birmingham, AL. Highly comparable historic ballpark with Negro League heritage and preservation-focused programming, mirroring Hinchliffe's heritage positioning.
• Yogi Berra Stadium: Former home of the NJ Jackals on the Montclair State University campus. Functionally a direct predecessor venue for Hinchliffe's anchor tenant, with similar capacity and minor league baseball focus.
• Clipper Magazine Stadium: Home of the Lancaster Barnstormers in the Atlantic League, a partner league of MLB. Comparable independent-league baseball venue with similar capacity, event hosting, and community positioning.
• Dunkin' Donuts Park (Hartford Yard Goats): Modern minor league baseball stadium in Hartford, CT hosting the Hartford Yard Goats. Comparable recently renovated/developed venue with mixed-use elements and similar minor league anchor tenancy.

Regional players

• Harbour Yard Ballpark (now Dunkin' Park): Connecticut-based minor league venue (Bridgeport Bluefish). Comparable mid-sized regional multi-sport venue that has served similar markets and audiences in the Northeast.

Emerging players

• Nationals Park / Nationals Youth Baseball Academy (DC): While MLB-scale, the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy illustrates a stadium-anchored community/heritage program model that parallels Hinchliffe's Muth Museum and education partnerships. Useful as a comparable for stadium-as-cultural-venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thehinchliffestadium
• Instagraminstagram.com/hinchliffestadium
• Xx.com/hinchliffestad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hinchliffestadium

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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