Hagerstown Community College Baseball Field – Hagerstown Hawks
- Richard Smith
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
Photos by Richard Smith, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.57
Hagerstown Community College Baseball Field
Clay Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742
Year Opened: n/a
Capacity: 250
Hawk's Field
Hagerstown Community College (HCC) is located in Hagerstown, Maryland, and was founded in 1946 as Maryland's first junior college.
The HCC athletics program, known as the Hawks, competes in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (Maryland JUCO) and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 20.
The baseball program has a history of regional competitiveness and plays its home games at the Hagerstown Community College Baseball Field, located on the southeast side of the 319-acre campus.
The baseball venue is located away from the academic side of campus.
Food & Beverage 0
There are no permanent food or beverage concessions available inside the venue. Fans attending games at the Hagerstown Community College Baseball Field should plan to bring their own refreshments or eat prior to arrival.
Atmosphere 2
The field is a simple affair with a set of bleachers along the third base side. There is also a very old school press box building and chain link fences around the field. The bleacher has seen better days, and fans realistically sit on their own chairs instead.
The field is also situated in a very quiet and far-reaching part of the campus. It’s set in a little wooden area next to a very antiquated-looking track and field area.
There’s the usual PA announcer and a very simple, almost broken-down scoreboard, but that’s pretty much it.
Neighborhood 3
Hagerstown Community College is situated on the eastern outskirts of Hagerstown, near the intersection of US-40 and I-70. While the campus itself is secluded, a short drive toward the Dual Highway (US-40) offers several dining options.
A local staple for sports travelers in the region is Roy Rogers. This Western-themed fast-food chain is a Maryland favorite, known specifically for its "Fixin’s Bar" where patrons can customize burgers and roast beef sandwiches. It also serves fried chicken, which is a popular choice for those looking for a quick meal before or after a game.
Unlike the Hagerstown Flying Boxcar’s Meritus Park, which is located in the dense downtown district, the area surrounding HCC is more suburban and industrial. For those with extra time, the Hagerstown Premium Outlets are located just a few miles away, offering a concentration of retail stores, although their health seems to be declining recently. The Valley Mall is also a quick drive away, providing additional national restaurant chains and shopping.
Fans 3
The fan base at HCC primarily consists of the families of the players. This is a community college with commuter students, so you won’t get a lot of students coming to games, especially on a weekend.
Access 4
Reaching the baseball field is straightforward via I-70 or I-81. From I-70, travelers take the exit for Maryland Route 64 or US-40 and follow signs toward the college.
Once on campus, the baseball field is located near the rear of the property. There is a paved parking lot situated directly behind the first-base side of the field. The walk from the car to the bleachers is short and involves a path followed by a grass incline.
There are some restrooms off the parking lot that also serve as the clubhouse for the players. Other restroom facilities are located in the athletic complex or the ARCC (Athletic, Recreation and Community Center) building, which requires a fairly long walk from the diamond.
Return on Investment 5
There is no charge for admission to regular-season home games, and parking is free in the adjacent campus lots. Because there are no concessions, there are no additional on-site costs.
For the price of a tank of gas and a meal at a nearby restaurant like Roy Rogers, a visitor can spend an entire afternoon watching a collegiate doubleheader.
Extras 1
There’s not much extra at the stadium. The quiet nature of the setup is nice to see compared to the much busier stadium environments we have seen recently.
Final Thoughts
The Hagerstown Community College Baseball Field offers a functional and scenic environment for experiencing Maryland Junior College baseball. It serves as a straightforward destination for purists who value the game and the local scenery over stadium frills.
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