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Richmond Restaurants Gear Up for CarMax Park Opening Day Crowds
Establishments near the new baseball stadium prepare for an influx of fans eager to support the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:35pm
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The geometric, cubist-inspired illustration captures the energy and excitement of the inaugural season at Richmond's new baseball stadium, CarMax Park.Richmond TodayAs CarMax Park, the new home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, officially opens on Tuesday, local restaurants near the stadium are getting ready to welcome large crowds of fans. Establishments like Boulevard Burger & Brew and Toast have stocked up on extra food, expanded staffing, and created special game day menus to cater to the anticipated surge of customers looking to fuel up before and after the games.
Why it matters
The opening of CarMax Park represents a major milestone for the Richmond community, bringing a new level of energy and excitement to the area. Local restaurants are seizing this opportunity to attract new customers, build relationships, and capitalize on the increased foot traffic the stadium is expected to generate throughout the baseball season.
The details
Boulevard Burger & Brew is preparing grab-and-go options like burgers and tater tots to keep fans fed without missing any of the action on the field. Across the street, Toast closed its doors on Monday to host the Richmond Flying Squirrels, giving players a chance to relax before opening day, and the restaurant has also created a special game day menu to draw in fans. Both establishments have ramped up staffing and ordered extra food to ensure they can keep up with the anticipated crowds.
- CarMax Park officially opens on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
- Toast closed its doors on Monday, April 7, 2026, to host the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
The players
Logan Jones
The assistant general manager at Boulevard Burger & Brew.
Bob Graham
The co-owner of Toast.
Chris Staples
The co-owner of Toast.
Richmond Flying Squirrels
The minor league baseball team that will be playing at the new CarMax Park.
CarMax Park
The new baseball stadium that is the home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
What they’re saying
“We are going to be busy for the rest of the summer so I'm very excited.”
— Logan Jones, Assistant General Manager, Boulevard Burger & Brew
“Really because of the newness of it. I think everyone is excited about seeing the new stadium.”
— Bob Graham, Co-owner, Toast
“Getting more people in here, getting fresh faces in here and creating that indelible relationship with them is what we're looking to do.”
— Chris Staples, Co-owner, Toast
What’s next
Richmond restaurant owners will continue to monitor the crowds and adjust their operations as needed throughout the opening week and baseball season to ensure they can provide a great experience for fans.
The takeaway
The opening of CarMax Park represents an exciting new chapter for the Richmond community, and local restaurants are seizing the opportunity to attract new customers, build relationships, and capitalize on the increased foot traffic the stadium is expected to generate. By preparing for the anticipated crowds, these establishments are positioning themselves to succeed during this highly anticipated baseball season.
