Pennsylvania’s FirstEnergy Stadium Named One Of The Best In America
One thing many people love about spring is the return of baseball. Could it be the smell of fresh hot dogs and popcorn under the bright stadium lights? Maybe the sound of the crowd cheering and the crack of a bat excites fans. Whether you’re a super fan of baseball or going for food and cold beer, a baseball game has something for everyone to enjoy.
Of course, Pennsylvania has its Major League Baseball teams, the Phillies and the Pirates. But there are plenty of minor-league baseball teams too. Recently, USA Today, 10 Best compiled a list of America’s best minor league ballparks. And one of the state’s minor league parks made the top 10.
“To find the best minor league venues across the country, an expert panel selected their top picks, taking several things into consideration, from atmosphere and amenities to architecture and homages to major league fields or legendary players,” they said. “Readers then voted for their favorites to decide the winners,” they continued.
FirstEnergy Stadium, One Of America’s Best Minor League Ballparks
According to their ranking, Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium snagged spot number 4. Firstenergy Stadium is home to the Reading Fightin Phils, which is a Class AA affiliate of the Phillies. The magazine highlighted how the stadium has a museum preserving the city’s baseball history in the main concourse. They also pointed out that you can find a pool, picnic, area, and boardwalk-style concessions,” they wrote.
So, who ranked at number one? Davenport, Iowa’s Modern Woodmen Park holds the number one spot. It’s home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, which is a High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Following behind Modern Woodmen Park is Buffalo, New York’s Sahlen Field, and Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts.
What other minor league ballparks were named as the best in America? Check out the complete list here.
