Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena - Baltimore Rhythm
- Richard Smith
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Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.00
Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 21286
Year Opened: 1991
Capacity: 1,200
Home Of Rhythm Nation
The Baltimore Rhythm plays in the 94x50 League, which is a professional minor league basketball organization operating nationwide. The team hosts its home matches at the Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena, situated on the Goucher College campus in Towson, Maryland.
The venue opened in 1991. The 1,200-seat arena was built as part of the expansion of the original Lillian Welsh Hall.
Food & Beverage 2
There is no permanent food stand at the Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena, but at the game we attended, there was a small table with snacks and slices of pizza for sale. The prices were low, but you should assume you'll only have a quick snack at the game, not a full meal.
Atmosphere 2
The arena is very nice, but it is basically a high school-type setup. As you enter the arena, you will find wooden grandstands sitting along two sides of the court. The only thing I found interesting is how far away the grandstands sit from the actual basketball floor. They do offer floor-side seats for Rhythm games.
Neighborhood 4
The Goucher College campus has been used for a few scenes in the Netflix series House of Cards, so expect to recognize the stone buildings from a few scenes there. Towson is a semi-urban environment with a very large shopping mall and numerous restaurants in the area.
Downtown Towson has many options for good food and drinks. Baltimore is also a quick drive away. Check out the Federal Hill neighborhood, south of the Inner Harbor. There are a few fun restaurants and bars here.
Fans 2
The only real fans who attend the games are friends and family of the players. Compared to the crowds that we have seen at other local 94x50 League teams, the fan attendance is quite low.
Access 4
Goucher is located right off the Baltimore Beltway/I-695. The only negative is that Towson is a busy area, and traffic can be bad at times.
The college itself is pretty and quite suburban. You will find plenty of parking close to the arena, although a night game may mean that parking could get tight at times.
Return on Investment 4
The games are under $20 to attend. So, although the level of play is quite low, the free parking and cheap admission make this a great value for sports fans.
Extras 3
A DJ is playing music at the game, providing a loud yet enjoyable atmosphere.
There is a small spirit squad and an on-court MC trying to get the small crowd engaged.
Goucher College has a nice little athletics hall of fame located in the Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena lobby.
Final Thoughts
The Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena is a pretty basic, low-level arena located in a nice suburban setting in Baltimore. Unfortunately, the Rhythm is not experiencing the higher crowd levels seen around the league.
