Squirrels vs City Over Ballpark Access | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

The Richmond Flying Squirrels are locked in a legal standoff with the city over access to CarMax Park, after sending a lawyer letter demanding full entrance access ahead of roadwork. The city’s response—delaying access until after the season, using alternate entrances—was slammed by the team’s lawyer as a lack of good faith and a PR stunt. The city claims the letter was unnecessary and hopes for cooler heads, but the Squirrels argue their lease guarantees uninterrupted access, and any obstruction could cost them big. Lawyers are still in the room, tensions are high, and a resolution remains…