in the rear locker area. On May 10, 2013, UNO broke ground on renovations to Maestri Field. The renovations include a new grandstand with 800 chairback seats. In addition, the renovation project will also feature a new press box and a private suite. The project is estimated at $3 million and will be complete by the 2014 baseball season home opener against LSU on February 15. Awards and Highlights Meanwhile, the playing surface remains one of the best in America. In January 1991, the field and the UNO baseball staff were honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association with the Groundskeeper of the Year Award for the nation's best field. The field passed one of its biggest tests in 1993 when the New Orleans Zephyrs - then the Class AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers - played 64 home dates in their debut season successfully. UNO has finished among the top 15 in NCAA home attendance eight times, including 10th in 1990 and 15th in 1996. The UNO attendance mark was set in 1987 when 85,884 (including postseason games) passed through its gates. The park has played host to other events, including an exhibition series featuring the Italian National Team in the summer of 1990. UNO played host to and won the American South Conference Toumament in 1989. UNO and Maestri Field have also been host for the 1982 NCAA South Regional, the 1987 South II Regional, the 1984 American Legion World Series and a 1987 American Legion regional tourney. See also List of NCAA Division I baseball venues References External links UNO Athletic Facilities @ UNOPrivateers.com New Orleans Privateers baseball Baseball venues in New Orleans College baseball venues in the United States Defunct minor league baseball venues Privateer Park 1979 establishments in Louisiana Sports venues completed in 1979