Lide Baseball Field Introduction
Cheng Ching Lake Baseball Stadium, located on Zhongyi Road in Kaohsiung, was established during the Japanese occupation. In 1974, it was renamed to commemorate the Little League team from Lidete, which won the world championship at the 28th Little League World Series. The stadium has a long history and is a beloved memory for baseball fans in southern Taiwan. It has a seating capacity of 9,500, making it the only stadium in Taiwan with iron netting installed along all the foul lines in the infield, allowing spectators to watch the game up close with the stars. The outfield stands are covered to provide shade and protection from rain. To prepare for the 2009 World Games and accommodate the softball events, the city government upgraded the stadium's facilities and integrated the outfield stands with the view of the Love River. There are also plans to renovate it into an international-standard stadium, enhancing the multi-functional role of this urban baseball venue.
