Best Historic Minor League Parks? - Ballpark Chasers2024-03-28T13:01:04Zhttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/forum/topics/best-historic-minor-league-parks?groupUrl=minorleagueballparks&commentId=1681163%3AComment%3A105584&groupId=1681163%3AGroup%3A9627&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMark, I'm rather disappointed…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2016-01-15:1681163:Comment:2227612016-01-15T05:38:59.037ZJoseph Donaldson (17)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/JosephDonaldson
Mark, I'm rather disappointed to learn that the sand gnats are on the way out as I was looking see them this year. But thanks for the news nevertheless. All the old ballparks of the minor leagues are dying off.
Mark, I'm rather disappointed to learn that the sand gnats are on the way out as I was looking see them this year. But thanks for the news nevertheless. All the old ballparks of the minor leagues are dying off. Joseph, the Sand Gnats are mo…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2016-01-15:1681163:Comment:2226072016-01-15T03:41:35.152ZMark (53)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/MarkDraganjac
<p>Joseph, the Sand Gnats are moving to South Carolina for the 2016 season to become the Columbia Fireflies, but when I was there last summer, one of the fans was telling me Savannah will have a team in the Coastal Plains League. You may want to check their schedule to see when they play.</p>
<p>Joseph, the Sand Gnats are moving to South Carolina for the 2016 season to become the Columbia Fireflies, but when I was there last summer, one of the fans was telling me Savannah will have a team in the Coastal Plains League. You may want to check their schedule to see when they play.</p> In 2016 I will be back east a…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2016-01-15:1681163:Comment:2226882016-01-15T00:47:34.678ZJoseph Donaldson (17)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/JosephDonaldson
In 2016 I will be back east and hope to see games potentially in Williamsport, Hagerstown, Lynchburg, Savannah. All on this classic stadiums list.
In 2016 I will be back east and hope to see games potentially in Williamsport, Hagerstown, Lynchburg, Savannah. All on this classic stadiums list. I also made it to San Jose mu…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2016-01-15:1681163:Comment:2226052016-01-15T00:44:53.057ZJoseph Donaldson (17)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/JosephDonaldson
I also made it to San Jose municipal stadium back in 2014 and am finally posting a few pics. According to my unofficial list this is the 11th oldest operational ballpark in the minors (not including Rookie ball). Indeed municipal park is one of those old stadiums. Nice backdrop and California sunsets and weather. The stadium is covered in murals painted in the 1970s by a stadium worker who apparently had several buckets of paint and ability to do as he pleased. Kind of like in Pawtucket but the…
I also made it to San Jose municipal stadium back in 2014 and am finally posting a few pics. According to my unofficial list this is the 11th oldest operational ballpark in the minors (not including Rookie ball). Indeed municipal park is one of those old stadiums. Nice backdrop and California sunsets and weather. The stadium is covered in murals painted in the 1970s by a stadium worker who apparently had several buckets of paint and ability to do as he pleased. Kind of like in Pawtucket but the murals were less focused on the home team. I saw another one of the old…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2014-06-12:1681163:Comment:1937702014-06-12T05:23:05.291ZJoseph Donaldson (17)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/JosephDonaldson
<p>I saw another one of the old ballparks, Recreation Park in Visalia, California, home of the Rawhide. It was a good place to see a game, classic style. I wouldn't put it at the top of my list but a good spot nevertheless. They did a renovation in the past decade or so which does a decent job mixing the old and the new. Great combo for a road trip to nearby Sequoia Forest.I went to a day game in April and it was burning hot there, in or near the desert. I can't hardly imagine what it's like in…</p>
<p>I saw another one of the old ballparks, Recreation Park in Visalia, California, home of the Rawhide. It was a good place to see a game, classic style. I wouldn't put it at the top of my list but a good spot nevertheless. They did a renovation in the past decade or so which does a decent job mixing the old and the new. Great combo for a road trip to nearby Sequoia Forest.I went to a day game in April and it was burning hot there, in or near the desert. I can't hardly imagine what it's like in June/July, would hope they play mostly night games then. </p>
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<p>I am in California now. I would like to specifically seek out recommendations for great old ballparks in California. My interest has expanded beyond minors affiliated teams at this point, and I'm also interested in amateur ball and collegiate wood bat summer leagues. Two stadiums which have caught my attention through online research are:</p>
<p>Jay Littleton Ballpark in Ontario, CA</p>
<p>Recreation Park in Healdsburg, CA</p>
<p>If you are into this sort of thing, then google images of these fields and you might be amazed. These two stadiums shot up to the top of my list of places to visit. I would be thrilled to see any ballpark aficionado reviews of these places, and to learn about similar ballparks in CA. The Healdsburg Prune Packers play collegiate ball. I am trying to figure out who, if anybody, plays at Jay Littleton Park, and when. Andy advice is appreciated.</p> I went to McCormick field in…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2013-11-04:1681163:Comment:1645012013-11-04T02:02:38.032ZMichael Davidhttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/MichaelDavid
<p>I went to McCormick field in Asheville this summer, too. It is an amazing stadium.<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2164604617?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2164604617?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>I went to McCormick field in Asheville this summer, too. It is an amazing stadium.<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2164604617?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2164604617?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> I will revive this two year o…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2013-11-03:1681163:Comment:1643952013-11-03T18:29:28.787ZJoseph Donaldson (17)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/JosephDonaldson
<p>I will revive this two year old thread with some pics I took from a couple of the stadiums I've hit up. McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket was remarkable in every way, and ideally situated next to a great city, Providence. My experience in Reading wasn't as great, seeing a ballgame on a freezing cold April night. The cold weather may have influenced my thinking that The AA-Phillies stadium was not as remarkable.…</p>
<p>I will revive this two year old thread with some pics I took from a couple of the stadiums I've hit up. McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket was remarkable in every way, and ideally situated next to a great city, Providence. My experience in Reading wasn't as great, seeing a ballgame on a freezing cold April night. The cold weather may have influenced my thinking that The AA-Phillies stadium was not as remarkable.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2107840877?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2107840877?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a> <br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2164614948?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2164614948?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><br/>
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<p>I never did manage to make to the Appalachian league. Maybe next season.</p> As far as 'historic', goes, t…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2013-01-30:1681163:Comment:1291262013-01-30T02:53:03.466ZMichael Davidhttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/MichaelDavid
<p>As far as 'historic', goes, there are two that I've been to that really stand out. First is Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia. It's home to the Savannah Sand Gnats, and really a neat little stadium. It has great atmosphere, and is a fun place to watch a game. The other one is McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Home of the Red Sox, or PawSox, McCoy is a fantastic stadium to visit. The fans and staff are very friendly. I highly recommend both.</p>
<p>As far as 'historic', goes, there are two that I've been to that really stand out. First is Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia. It's home to the Savannah Sand Gnats, and really a neat little stadium. It has great atmosphere, and is a fun place to watch a game. The other one is McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Home of the Red Sox, or PawSox, McCoy is a fantastic stadium to visit. The fans and staff are very friendly. I highly recommend both.</p> Great thread. I hope to make…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2012-07-19:1681163:Comment:1176572012-07-19T14:05:27.803ZMark (53)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/MarkDraganjac
<p>Great thread. I hope to make it to many of the stadiums listed here. Two stadiums that I would include, though they are not affiliated with the Majors, are Bosse Field in Evansville IN (1915) and League Stadium in Huntingsburg IN (1894). The Evansville Otters are in the Frontier League and the DuBois County Bombers are in the Prospect League (Collegiate League). Both of these stadiums were used in the movie "A League of Their Own".</p>
<p>Great thread. I hope to make it to many of the stadiums listed here. Two stadiums that I would include, though they are not affiliated with the Majors, are Bosse Field in Evansville IN (1915) and League Stadium in Huntingsburg IN (1894). The Evansville Otters are in the Frontier League and the DuBois County Bombers are in the Prospect League (Collegiate League). Both of these stadiums were used in the movie "A League of Their Own".</p> Did you ever make it to #6, J…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2012-06-04:1681163:Comment:1143622012-06-04T17:14:02.944ZJon (4/6)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/Jon
<p>Did you ever make it to #6, Jackie Robinson Stadium in Daytona?</p>
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<p>I made it up there last month and really enjoyed it. Stadium was definaly old, But all of the seats were covered, and then the 3rd base side was all bleachers, used to be concrete, but they'd added metal benches to them at some point, but they were still fairly confortable. The stadium had a nice ocean cross breeze, so it wasn't too hot, even in the direct sun. And the backdrop behind the wall was of palm trees…</p>
<p>Did you ever make it to #6, Jackie Robinson Stadium in Daytona?</p>
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<p>I made it up there last month and really enjoyed it. Stadium was definaly old, But all of the seats were covered, and then the 3rd base side was all bleachers, used to be concrete, but they'd added metal benches to them at some point, but they were still fairly confortable. The stadium had a nice ocean cross breeze, so it wasn't too hot, even in the direct sun. And the backdrop behind the wall was of palm trees and the intercoastal and the bridge across the intercoastal.</p>
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<p>Food was ok, nothing special. Did enjoy the food vendors walking the stands. They seemed to know most of the locals and would have conversations with them. They also had a pretty good arm for throwing peanuts and throwable food items across the bleachers.</p>
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<p>Scoreboard was manually operated still.</p>
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<p>Only two real negatives:</p>
<p>1) No video board or any stats board at all. Which, wasn't as bad as I thought it would be once the game started, as it kind of fit with the feel of the stadium.</p>
<p>2) Netting around the entire field. Not a big deal, unless you want a foul ball. Only place to get one would be in the bleachers down the 3rd base line, and hoping for a pop foul. Line drivers would be stoped by the fence all along the field down the 3rd base line, a good 10-15 feet high. Behind home and down 1st base line, the netting went all the way up to the awning, so no chance of any foul balls over there. It also made it hard for kids to enteract with the players and get balls thrown to them as well.</p>
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<p>There was a Jackie Robinson museaum that was kinda interesting. Didn't look at it too long, but it's worth checking out if you're there.</p>