Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about potentially hosting a special game at a national park, with Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming emerging as one location under consideration.

An MLB official confirmed that the league approached the Trump administration about whether it could host a game at a national park, similar to its popular “Field of Dreams” events in Iowa. The official said the national park idea is one of several concepts MLB has explored for future special events.

Grand Teton National Park in western Wyoming has emerged as a potential location. Two people familiar with the discussions told The Washington Post that National Park Service Deputy Director Frank Lands recently visited the park and looked at three potential locations for a baseball facility.

One of the locations was described as previously disturbed land rather than pristine park property. National parks maintain areas used for storage and other purposes, potentially providing locations that would have less impact than untouched portions of a park.

The White House, however, pushed back on the suggestion that the Trump administration is actively pursuing a stadium project. Officials said MLB initiated the inquiry and emphasized that the proposal is not a presidential directive, is not being driven by the White House or Interior Department, and is not an administration priority.

The White House also said no decision has been made and that the National Park Service has not issued any permits. Officials later said Lands was visiting several national parks as part of an official trip and was not actively scouting locations for MLB.

MLB has increasingly experimented with games outside traditional major league stadiums. The league has staged games at locations including the Field of Dreams site in Iowa, Rickwood Field in Alabama and Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, while also holding special events connected to the Little League World Series.

A game at Grand Teton would take that concept into one of the country's most recognizable natural settings. The park is known for the dramatic Teton Range, abundant wildlife, and large areas of undeveloped land.

The proposal has already generated criticism from environmental groups and some Wyoming officials. Teton County Commissioner Luther Propst said Grand Teton is intended for “wild America, wildlife, opportunity for solitude,” rather than additional entertainment facilities. He described a ballpark as a major departure from the traditional purpose of national parks.

Environmental advocates have similarly argued that a stadium could damage the scenery and wildlife that draw millions of visitors to the park. Other critics have raised questions about construction costs, infrastructure, and whether public land should be used for a privately operated sporting event.

For now, however, the proposal remains exploratory. MLB has not announced that it will hold a game at Grand Teton, and the National Park Service has not approved a permit. The league's current schedule also means a new specialty game at such a location would not take place before 2028.