Clover Stadium – New York Boulders
- Paul Baker
- 4 days ago
- 6 min read
Photos by Paul Baker, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.57
Clover Stadium 1 Phil Tisi Way Pomona, NY 10970
Year Opened: 2001 Capacity: 6,362
Boulder Ball at Clover Stadium
Clover Stadium opened in 2011 in the town of Pamona, New York as Palisades Federal Credit Union Park. Located about an hour north of New York in Rockland County on the New Jersey border, the ballpark was built to give suburban New York baseball fans an alternative to the more expensive ballparks in New York City. Fiserv entered into a naming-rights agreement for the ballpark in 2022 and renamed it Clover Stadium for the company’s Clover point-of-sale system.
There was initially some opposition to the construction of this ballpark by local environmental groups. Despite this opposition, the stadium received the Ward House Award from the Lower Hudson Valley branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers for its design and engineering and the ballpark has become an integral part of the local fabric.
The New York Boulders began their existence in 2011 as the Rockland Boulders of the Can-Am League, winning a championship in 2014. The Can-Am League merged into the Frontier League for the 2020 season. Concurrent with their move to the Frontier League, the team rebranded as the New York Boulders. The Boulders have qualified for the Frontier League playoffs once in their four seasons in the circuit.
In addition to serving as home of the Boulders, Clover Stadium is also the home ballfield for the Manhattan Jaspers, St. Thomas Aquinas Spartans (Division II) and Dominican Chargers (Division II).
Food & Beverage 4
There are six concession stands scattered throughout Clover Stadium. The menus at the two main stands do not stray far beyond typical ballpark fare. Aside from the typical burger/hot dog/chicken finger/pizza slice, you won’t find anything unusual here.
If you’re looking for more unique items, head down the right field line to the Kosher Heaven stand, where you’ll find a lot more than just your standard kosher hot dogs, or the Primo Hoagies stand on the left field side of the ballpark. The shaved ice truck and funnel cake stands by the ballpark entrance are popular destinations.
Coca-Cola products are featured at Boulders games. Fans looking for an adult beverage will find a beer truck located right behind home plate as well as a full draft menu at the Bridge Bar in left field. O’Toole’s Pub on the third base side of the ballpark serves up several local brews, including favorites from Frog Alley and Paradox Brewing.
Atmosphere 4
At Clover Stadium, baseball may be the focus, but it’s not the only thing to do. The younger fans in attendance will undoubtedly be drawn to Boulderberg, the giant playground in right field, or the B-Train, which rides around the ballpark throughout the game. If you need a break from the action on the field, you can play a few holes of mini-golf or take a few swings in the batting cages.
Of course, there’s the focal point of the ballpark, the Bridge Bar in left field. Featuring seats at field level and a full menu of draft beers, it’s the place to be during a Boulders game. You’ll find many other staples of minor league baseball here in Ramapo, including t-shirt tosses and bands pre- and post-game. If you like fireworks, you’ll love a Boulders game. There are fireworks most Thursday, Friday and Saturday night games.
Neighborhood 1
There is really no neighborhood to speak of around Clover Stadium. There are no bars, restaurants or hotels within walking distance of the park. Fans looking for attractions will have to drive a few miles to find these amenities. Visitors to the area may want to check out the village of Sleepy Hollow, just on the other side of the Hudson River, or West Point, located about a half hour’s drive north of Ramapo.
Fans 4
The Boulders are annually one of the better draws in the Frontier League, averaging over 3,000 fans per game in each of the past few seasons. This ranks them among the top five teams in the Frontier League and the top 15 among all independent teams in the nation. Attendance is a bit down thus far in 2025 (Stadium Journey visited in early July) but tends to increase over the summer months.
As you might expect in a ballpark with so many activities geared towards the younger fan, a Boulders game is filled with families and younger fans. It gives the ballpark a great buzz throughout the game. In addition, you’ll be sure to find a good number of die-hard fans around Clover Stadium, along with some casual fans enjoying a night out at the ballpark.
Access 4
Clover Stadium is easy to get to, located right off the Palisades Parkway in southern New York near the New Jersey border. Interstate 287 is only 7 miles away, with the Mario Cuomo Bridge only 12 miles away from the ballpark. Driving is the primary method for getting to a Boulders game, but there are bike racks by the entrance to the park if you take two-wheeled transportation.
The ballpark was built to current ADA requirements and is easy to move around. The main entrance leads into a roomy, open plaza. On weekend games it’s common to see a band playing here before the game. The concourse wraps around the entire park, with the field visible from all spots. Even when there is a larger crowd in attendance the wide concourse is easy to navigate.
Do yourself a favor when visiting Clover Stadium and take a walk around and explore the various features and seating areas. The signature spot is the Bridge Bar in left field, where fans can take in the action from field level while enjoying some cold beverages from the dedicated bar. Fans not wishing to head down to field level can stay up on the bridge, which features some attractive stonework meant to evoke the overpasses on the nearby Palisades Parkway.
The biggest drawback in regards to accessing Clover Stadium is the parking situation. There is ample parking in the many lots around the park, but there are no other options. Egress is adequate given the lack of roads in the area. The issue: the Boulders charge you five dollars to park here. This sort of “captive parking” is never a good look.
Return on Investment 3
Ticket prices to Boulder games start at $10 for bleacher seats, increasing through the many ticket levels until they max out at $18 for premium infield box seats. The majority of the seats in the main seating bowl are priced at $16 and increase by two dollars on fireworks night and another dollar on the day of the game. These prices are a bit more than you may be expecting to pay for independent baseball, but hey, this is New York.
In addition, the team charges $5 for the privilege of parking in the lot next to the ballpark. Don’t like to pay for parking? Too bad! There’s nowhere else to park here. Some concessions are priced a bit on the high side for this level of baseball.
Extras 5
Extra points are awarded for the activities available all around the ballpark for younger fans who may need to burn off some energy at some point during the game. The large playground (named Boulderberg), the mini-golf course and the B-train are all popular spots for the younger fans in attendance to hang out.
An extra point is awarded for the Bleacher Bar, a most unique vantagepoint from which to enjoy a beverage and take in the action. On selected Saturday nights, live music is played after games. If you’re looking for other unique seating areas, check out the Short Porch at field level in right field or the Billboard Monster seats in right-center field.
The batting cages on the concourse are worth another extra point. After you watch your favorite Boulders warm up, you can take a few hacks in the cage yourself!
If your dog loves baseball, you can bring your canine friends to the ballpark free of charge (except on fireworks nights).
The Boulders have banners of all the Frontier League teams running along the concourse. This is no small feat considering the rate at which this league is expanding.
Final Thoughts
Palisades Credit Union Park is one of the nicer ballparks you’ll come across in your ballpark travels. Unfortunately, its location serves to keep it a hidden secret to many baseball fans. If this ballpark was located in a downtown area, it may be listed among the best in all of independent baseball.
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