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  Miller State Park - Peterborough, NH
Miller was also honored with the gift of a dress sword from the state of New York.
Miller resigned his army commission in 1819 and accepted the appointed position of Governor of the Territory of Arkansas.
From the Route 101 parking area at the base of the auto road, to the summit via the Wapack Trail is 1.4 miles.
www.nhstateparks.com /miller.html   (1024 words)

  
 Miller Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Miller Park is a baseball stadium located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Miller Park was built with $310 million of public funds, which was controversial, particularly due to the fact that the team owner, Bud Selig (also the Commissioner of Baseball) was highly unpopular locally.
Miller Park is affectionately called "The Keg" by Milwaukee fans for the alcoholic beverages sold there and after which the park is named.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miller_Park   (1358 words)

  
 Miller Park
Miller Park is a traditional ballpark reflecting local architecture, but has a retractable dome roof to protect against the cool weather in Wisconsin during the spring and fall.
Construction of the park began on October 22, 1996, followed by a ceremonial groundbreaking on November 9.
Miller Park has 11,700 seats and 20 skyboxes on the main field level, another 12,650 seats on the loge level, 4,150 seats and 50 skyboxes on the suite level and 14,500 seats on the upper terrace level.
www.ballparks.com /baseball/national/miller.htm   (1239 words)

  
 Clem's Baseball ~ Miller Park
Miller Park is only the second stadium (after Dodger Stadium) ever built with four main decks, and it is the only one in which the four decks extend from foul pole to foul pole.
As with most other recent stadiums, Miller Park is full of eateries and watering holes, of which the most obvious is located in the third deck overlooking the left field corner.
True, Miller Park had a lower-than-average public subsidy in percentage terms (66%) compared to most other recent stadiums, but when stated in relation to the size of the local population base, the subsidy was huge.
www.andrewclem.com /Baseball/MillerPark.html   (1189 words)

  
 Miller Family Park, Plymouth Township, Michigan (MI)
Miller Park, which is now a walk-in neighborhood park, fulfills a lifelong dream of the Miller family and that is to see the children of the neighborhood playing on the property.
The Miller family donated the property and the Township, along with the children in the neighborhood, developed a design for the park.
Miller Park is located at 40198 Ann Arbor Trail, between Haggerty Road and I-275.
www.plymouthtwp.org /Services/ParksAndRec/MillerPark.htm   (153 words)

  
 Ballpark Digest -- Ballpark Visits -- Miller Park / Milwaukee Brewers
Miller Park is south of I-94 west of downtown Milwaukee.
Miller Park is indeed retro, but not retro in the exposed-truss/brick-wall retro that marks Oriole Park or Safeco Field (though there is definitely a lot of exposed girders and brick walls at Miller Park).
Miller Park is 330 feet tall at the peak of the arches.) The immensity of the stands and the roof is tempered by the sheet of glass that sits between them.
www.ballparkwatch.com /visits/miller_park.htm   (1502 words)

  
 Bay Area Hiker: Joaquin Miller Park
Joaquin Miller's minor differences, mostly relating to signage and maintenance, certainly shouldn't keep you from visiting the park, and whether you experience the missing trail signs and eroded paths as character flaws or endearing qualities is up to you.
Land comprising the 425 acre park once belonged to poet Joaquin Miller, and a few landmarks, monuments, and structures remain to be explored along Sanborn Drive.
The historical area is small though, and most of the park is devoted to a network of trails, where hikers can accompany cyclists and equestrians through redwood groves, dark canyon creekbeds, and more exposed slopes invaded with non-native trees such as eucalyptus, acacia, and broom.
www.bahiker.com /eastbayhikes/joaquinmiller.html   (2082 words)

  
 Miller Park - BR Bullpen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The roof was the source of some criticism, especially during the Home Run Derby, since it appeared to "leak" at the seams (the process of opening and closing the roof causes water standing on the panels to spill down onto the field).
Park was turned into a movie set in the summer of 2003, as the site for the filming of Bernie Mac's baseball comedy, Mr.
The most infamous moment in the Park's short history, however (other than the All-Star fiasco) was when then-Pirate Randall Simon bopped the Italian Sausage on the head with a bat on Turn Back The Clock Night in 2003.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Miller_Park   (638 words)

  
 Ballparks of Baseball-Ballpark Experiences
Pros of the ballpark: When the Brewers built Miller Park, we were told it was going to be a ballpark along the lines of Oriole Park or Jacobs field-- a new "old" ballpark, but with a retractable roof.
Miller Park should be called Olympic Park South with its flea-market like atmosphere, luxury seating blocking the view of play from the concourse behind home plate, and its empty feeling.
While the parking lots may be full of that famed Milwaukee tailgating activity, this does not change the fact that those parking lots are very far removed from the stadium.
www.ballparksofbaseball.com /reviews/millerreviews.htm   (3358 words)

  
 Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Miller Park was built amongst controversy, greed, and, unfortunately, tragedy.
Although the majority of the seats at Miller Park don't offer the best views of the field they are fairly reasonable, and the box seats are pretty good deals along with offering a good view of the field.
The beer at Miller Park is among the most expensive in baseball, though, so be prepared for the hit on your wallet.
www.derekmiller.us /baseball/miller.html   (3433 words)

  
 BallparkTour.com - Miller Park
The accident stalled construction and once again the opening of Miller Park was pushed back another year.
Of the property itself, The Miller Park site plan totals 265 acres including the ballpark, parking for 12,000 vehicles, roads, bridges, ramps and landscaping.
Perhaps the biggest fan-friendly trademark at Miller Park is the slide down which "Bernie the Brewer" plunges every time the home team gets a home run.
www.ballparktour.com /Miller_Park.html   (803 words)

  
 Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Located in the Oakland hills with sweeping views of the Bay Area, Joaquin Miller Park is home to 500-acres of redwood groves, miles of peaceful and scenic trails that may be used for biking, hiking and walking, picnic and wedding areas, cascades, and the Woodminster Amphitheater.
Juanita Miller is responsible for the vision and foresight of the scenic cascade and theatre that stand as a memorial to her father Joaquin Miller.
William Penn Mott of the Oakland Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for the original landscaping, roads, parks and picnic grounds at Joaquin Miller, constructed from 1939 to 1940.
www.oaklandnet.com /parks/facilities/parks_joaquin_miller.asp   (265 words)

  
 Miller Park - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki, Sports Blog, Sports Resource, Sports Community, Sports 2.0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Miller Park has been the home of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers since 2001, replacing historic Milwaukee County Stadium, which had stood since 1953 when the Milwaukee Braves called the park home.
Miller Park was given a $50 million, seven-panel retractable roof to shield the players from the often chilly Wisconsin weather.
Miller Park was home to the 2002 All-Star Game, which was called in the 11th inning with scored tied a seven due to neither team having any pitchers left.
armchairgm.com /mwiki/index.php?title=Miller_Park   (524 words)

  
 BYUCougars.com - BYU Baseball Facilities
Miller Park is Brigham Young University's unique, combined baseball-softball facility that led to both teams qualifying for NCAA Regional play in 2001; something the Cougars hope to host in future years.
Larry H. Miller Field seats 2,204 fans in two-tiered permanent seating for baseball, 675 of which are in the lower bowl and 500 of which are under the canopy.
A highlight of the opening season at Miller Park was BYU clinching the Mountain West Conference regular season title with an 11-1 victory before 3,120 fans who packed the stadium to join a post-game fireworks celebration.
www.byucougars.com /baseball/facilities.html   (864 words)

  
 Miller State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Miller State Park is the oldest state-run park in New Hampshire, a state in the New England region of the United States.
The 533 acre (2.2 km²) park was established in 1891 when three acres (12,000 m²) atop Pack Monadnock were donated to New Hampshire.
The park is named after General James Miller, a well-known War of 1812 leader.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miller_State_Park   (266 words)

  
 Parks - Joaquin Miller Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Enter Joaquin Miller Park and you will quickly forget that you are minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the City.
It is one of the few open space areas in the City of Oakland where dogs are allowed on-leash throughout the park, with an off-leash area for both large and small dogs.
Park facilities are also available to rent for weddings, picnics, large group gatherings and special events.
www.oaklandnet.com /parks/parks/joaquinmiller.asp   (130 words)

  
 Miller Family Park, Plymouth Township, Michigan (MI)
Miller Park, which is now a walk-in neighborhood park, fulfills a lifelong dream of the Miller family and that is to see the children of the neighborhood playing on the property.
The Miller family donated the property and the Township, along with the children in the neighborhood, developed a design for the park.
Miller Park is located at 40198 Ann Arbor Trail, between Haggerty Road and I-275.
plymouthtwp.org /Services/ParksAndRec/MillerPark.htm   (153 words)

  
 Places To Go: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The park was named in honor of the late State Senator George Miller, Jr., and for John T. Knox, a Point Richmond resident and former State Assemblyman.
The park is located on Dornan Drive, south through the automobile tunnel from Garrard Boulevard in Point Richmond.
The park entrance will be on the right less than 1/2 mile south of the tunnel.
www.ebparks.org /parks/gmiller.htm   (320 words)

  
 Miller Park information - Search.com
Miller Park was built with $310 million of public funds, which was controversial, particularly due to the fact that the team owner, Bud Selig (also the Commissioner of Baseball) was highly unpopular locally.
The design of Miller Park most closely resembles that of Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1938 to 1957.
The final addition to Miller Park for the 2006 season was the addition of a field-level picnic-area in the corner of right-field.
domainhelp.search.com /reference/Miller_Park   (751 words)

  
 Miller Park - Ballparkonline.com is your guide to Miller Park.
This tribute area began with Miller Park's inaugural season in 2001 and honors some of the greatest names in Brewers history.
Home to the Milwaukee Brewers, Miller Park is located in Wisconsin and features a unique configuration all it's own.
Although Miller Park is no more than a few years old, it has already made it's mark in the history books.
www.ballparkonline.com /mlb/miller_park.html   (434 words)

  
 City of Omaha Parks, Recreation - Parks
Miller Park was added to the system with funds from the 1891 bond issue.
Although Cleveland’s plans have been lost, it is thought that areas of the park have retained aspects of his original designs; the stands of pine, lagoon with an island, and curving drives are features typical of his design `vocabulary.
In 1893, the Board named the park in honor of Dr. George L. Miller, the principal force behind the establishment of the Board of Park Commissioners and its first President.
www.ci.omaha.ne.us /parks/Parks/millerpark.htm   (406 words)

  
 Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Parks & Facilities: Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center
The Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center, JCPRD's 116-acre park, consists of a diverse range of habitats: tall grass prairie, upland meadows, bottomland forest and a beautiful stream to explore.
The 116-acre park has been preserved in much of its natural state and features an outdoor amphitheater with seating for 80 persons, picnic shelter, three miles of nature trails, including a self-guided 1/4 mile accessible nature trail.
The Ernie Miller Nature Center, which includes a gift shop for nature enthusiasts, offers year-round interpretive programming for all ages and is staffed by environmental interpreters and park rangers of the District's Park Safety and Interpretive Division.
jcprd.com /parks_facilities/ernie_miller.cfm   (602 words)

  
 matthewweaver.com | mlb ballparks | miller park
Miller Park became the new home of the Milwaukee Brewers in April 2001 after the team finally completed the snake-bitten construction project.
The park's opening was delayed for a full year due to a horrific crane collapse that left 3 workers dead and a portion of the stadium damaged.
All in all, Miller Park is a above average ballpark that has blended the better ideas from other new parks into a fine facility.
www.matthewweaver.com /ballparks/brewers.html   (625 words)

  
 Miller Park - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Among the three, Miller Park is probably the best innovation, but that is not meant as any sort of complement.
Among parks that have opened since 1992, this is probably the worst of them.
County Stadium was memorable, Miller Park is not.
www.ballparkreviews.com /milw/miller.htm   (448 words)

  
 Miller Park in Milwaukee, WI - AOL City Guide
Miller Park and its famed (and much appreciated) retractable roof became operational for the 2001 baseball season.
Miller Park is about more than just the game on the field.
Parking will only set you back $6, unless you choose the closer, 'preferred' parking, in which case you are looking at $12.
search.cityguide.aol.com /milwaukee/entertainment/miller-park/v-114437753   (603 words)

  
 Services
In 2001 the Milwaukee Brewers opened Miller Park, one of the new generations of baseball parks.
Miller Park combines the atmosphere and nostalgia of ballparks long since past.
Miller Park offers the largest public spaces in all of baseball and we are not
www.thesportsroadtrip.com /milwaukeebrewers.html   (1496 words)

  
 Miller Company: Landscape Architecture, August 1999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
When Miller moved back to his native California and started his company in 1979, however, most of his early projects were residential gardens for clients of varying means-including the wealthy.
But as he built more and more gardens Miller realized that what he was learning about the physical mechanics of landscape construction was affecting the way he viewed issues of design.
Another aspect of Miller's interest in community outreach is his involvement as a board member of the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG).
www.millercomp.com /press/laaug.html   (1168 words)

  
 Howard Miller Steelhead Park
HMSP has the Tom Porter Cabin {Registered with the Skagit County Historical Society} that was constructed between 1881 and 1884, and the old-type ferryboat that operated on State Highway 17A until the bridge was built.
Josh Greenberg, Skagit County GIS, and Lou Petersen, Park Ranger, are teaming with a GPS unit and aerial photos of our parks to map the exact locations of the trails.
Howard Miller was born in Skagit County, and in his adult years, served as a Skagit County Commissioner for 16 years.
skagitparksfoundation.org /howardmiller.htm   (248 words)

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