For them, it is not a possibility right now. Mr. Flanders said even if the Marlins were able to come up with another park in exchange for Bicentennial, it may not offset the damage a sale of the waterfront land may cause. He said a ballpark would also block the view to the bay and eliminate the vision of a downtown whereas cafes and restaurants around the waterfront park would attract people. But Ms. Treat said the proposed ballpark would include open spaces, enhance the bay access and create a baywalk, which would extend from Margaret Pace Park past the Miami Herald Building all the way to the planned ballpark and Bayside Marketplace. Gregory Bush, a member of the Parks Advisory Board, said many cities throughout America are developing waterfronts, a move applauded by their communities.
People like to sit on the grass.
Mr. Bush, also a member of the Bicentennial Park Waterfront Renewal Committee, which is in charge of drafting a new master plan due by March 31 for the park, said his group soon will start creating new ways to raise money and help the city apply for federal grants available for park improvements. Ms. Treat said the ballpark's economic impact would boost city revenues.