[citation needed] In addition, local high schools have the chance to play at least one game a season at the park.
Richmond County Bank Ballpark was part of a deal with both the Yankees and New York Mets, brokered by then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
[2] When the September 11 attacks happened across New York Harbor, the RCB Ballpark was used as a staging area for emergency workers due to its proximity to the Staten Island Ferry's St. George Terminal, and thus to Manhattan.
After the attacks, the RCB Ballpark soon became a "spiritual link and sight line to Manhattan" for Staten Island residents.
[citation needed] In 2018 and 2019, the Richmond County Bank Ballpark was host to the MAAC Baseball Tournament.
[11] The New York City Economic Development Corporation is looking at $5 million in stadium upgrades, including field reconfiguration and synthetic-turf installation, to host Atlantic League games, as well as rugby and soccer.
The proposed plan for the Olympics in New York City included RCB Ballpark (known as SIUH Community Park today) being used for softball.
A replica of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is located on top of the main scoreboard, which formerly contained the letters "RC" attached to the front which was done to resemble the logo of the Richmond County branch of the New York Community Bank, the former of which formerly was the sponsor of the park.
Originally the stadium had four LED video boards spaced out on the outfield wall that would display rotating advertisements throughout the game.
[17] In 2010, train service to RCB Ballpark station was suspended due to budget cuts from the MTA.