PETA Names Durham Bulls Athletic Park One of the Most Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks

Home of the Bulls Grabs Fourth Place in 2010 Rankings

For Immediate Release:
June 10, 2010

Contact:
Dan Shannon 757-622-7382

Durham, N.C. -- Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls, has placed fourth in PETA's annual ranking of the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks in minor-league baseball. The park secured its spot on the roster by fielding a stellar lineup that includes protein-packed veggie dogs, black-bean veggie burgers, bean burritos, Carolina veggie burritos (with sweet potatoes and black beans), fruit cups, hummus with pita, and salads.

"The Bulls have really knocked one out of the park when it comes to offering delicious vegetarian options," says PETA Director Dan Shannon. "Loyal fans can enjoy delicious food and cheer on their favorite team while they safeguard their health, protect the Earth, and save animals' lives--all at the same time."

Grabbing first-place honors is a rookie to the list, the Hagerstown Suns' Municipal Stadium, which clinched the win with its veggie dogs and veggie burgers with vegan cheese. Rounding out the top 10 are PGE Park (Portland Beavers), Frontier Field (Rochester Red Wings), ONEOK Field (Tulsa Drillers), Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians), Cheney Stadium (Tacoma Rainiers), Isotopes Park (Albuquerque Isotopes), Regions Park (Birmingham Barons), and MerchantsAuto.com Stadium (New Hampshire Fisher Cats).

Top athletes across the sports spectrum--including Milwaukee Brewers slugger Prince Fielder, Olympic legend Carl Lewis, Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams, and mixed martial arts fighter Mac Danzig--have kicked the meat habit, and a trip to ballpark concession stands confirms that fans are getting the message too.

Each team will receive a framed certificate from PETA. For more information and to view the complete list of winners from both the minor and major leagues, please visit PETA.org.