Brewers funding plan could turn ballpark into 365-day venue

MILWAUKEE — The newest plan to fund the Milwaukee Brewers stadium improvements carries a large price tag which would be in part paid for by taxpayers. But for the ballpark that’s typically closed five months a year, it could open up its ability to operate every day.

In the newest plan, Milwaukee and Milwaukee County would cover about $200 million of the $700 million funding bill. Brewers President Rick Schlesinger says it would cost roughly $20 million to $25 million to winterize the park.

“It’s not a small undertaking but it opens up interesting possibilities,” Schlesinger said. “Concerts, NCAA basketball games, the NHL Winter Classic, volleyball. "To me, it’s a wonderful facility and the fact we could use it in November, December, January, February, and March when it’s otherwise shut down is a great opportunity.”..