The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Esplanade Riel bridge are visible in the distance beyond the outfield fence.

Trains can be frequently seen and heard passing the ballpark, as it is built inside a curve of the main CN Rail line running through downtown Winnipeg.

The second phase, completed in 2000, saw the first base stands partially extended, increasing seating capacity to 6,300, and the addition of the skysuites and concession space.

As part of the final expansion, the City of Winnipeg was required to reroute Pioneer and Water Avenues.

A number of future and former Major League players participated, including Mark Mulder, Brad Penny, José Contreras, Craig Paquette, and Adam Kennedy.

[citation needed] Outside of baseball, Blue Cross Park is occasionally used as an outdoor concert venue, having hosted top Canadian musical acts such as The Guess Who and The Tragically Hip.