Kokomo Municipal Stadium - Kokomo Creek Chubs
- Marc Viquez
- 6 hours ago
- 5 min read
Photos by Marc Viquez, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.43
Kokomo Municipal Stadium 400 S. Union St. Kokomo, IN 46901
Year Opened: 2015
Capacity: 4,000
Creek Chubs Bring Baseball Back to Kokomo
Summer collegiate baseball came back to Kokomo Municipal Stadium in 2026 after a one-year hiatus. The Kokomo Creek Chubs now call it home. The team plays in the Prospect League and is owned by Bullpen Tournaments, Prep Baseball, and former MLB pitcher Joe Thatcher.
The stadium, which opened in 2015, cost $9 million to build and holds 4,000 fans. It was originally the home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits, who played in the Prospect and Northwoods Leagues. They left after the 2024 season after a dispute between team ownership and the city.
The Creek Chubs returned to the Prospect League after a one-year hiatus from baseball and put the team on the map closer to opponents in nearby Lafayette, Terre Haute, and Danville, Illinois. The team should fit in well in the league's map of clubs in Indiana and Illinois.
Kokomo had been home to minor league baseball from 1955 to 1961 in the Three-Eye League for both the Dodgers and Giants organizations. Notable alumni included Orlando Cepeda and Tommie Davis. The ballpark used for those years was Highland Park Stadium, which still stands, but was heavily renovated and downsized in 1984. Today, it is used for the American Legion Post 6 baseball team.
Food and Beverage 4
The ballpark has received an updated concession menu that features more than enough options for fans. They will find multiple selling points and lines that move swiftly through the night. The options include fan favorites like hot dogs and nachos.
There are two main concession areas, offering three windows for ordering. Fans can choose from the basic hot dogs, nachos, burgers, fries, candy, and soft pretzels. There are various types of hot dogs that include corn dogs, foot-long hot dogs, Chubs dogs, chili cheese dogs, and a gleezy dog.
The ballpark offers pizza by the slice, barbecue pork sandwiches, chicken tenders, and super nachos. The right field area features Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a Tropical Sno truck with 7 different flavors to pour over shaved ice.
The leftfield corner is home to the tent bar that is open to the public. Inside, an array of cocktails and a few more draft options are available to customers. The bar can be opened or closed depending on the weather, and a few barstools and tables are available outside.
Atmosphere 3
The atmosphere feels very good for a collegiate wood bat ballpark. The staff is extremely friendly, courteous, and helpful with any questions or concerns. The game day operations are top-notch with shirt tosses, in-between-inning games, a cheer team on the dugouts, and Hooks, the friendly minnow, patrolling the ballpark.
Kokomo Municipal Stadium is one of the most prestigious ballparks in the summer collegiate landscape. A stunning 360-degree concourse ballpark features plastic seating, a beer garden, a large children’s area, and plenty of grass seating behind the outfield wall that would put a few lower Single-A facilities to shame.
The ballpark’s outfield lawn seats feature in Indianapolis; this could be a great way to entice non-baseball fans to enjoy a game by sitting on a blanket under clear blue skies. Unlike many other stadiums, the entire outfield seating section features grass seating that can accommodate up to 1,000 patrons.
In the right-field corner is an elaborate jungle gym for the children, protected by a canopy net and featuring blue protective cushions at the bottom. Like the party tent at the opposite end, this place is heavily populated with the younger fans.
Neighborhood 3
In Kokomo, you will find a variety of chain restaurants and retail outlets on US-31, which is not too far from the stadium. However, if you are looking for a few interesting sites to see or places to eat, then here are a few suggestions.
Harvey Hinklemeyers features great pizza and sandwiches, and it is also an ideal place for kids. Half Moon Restaurant and Brewery provides a great stop for a bite to eat or craft beer after the game. The Windmill Grill, B-K Root Beer Stand, or Artie’s Tenderloin are great local choices in town. Be sure to try a tenderloin sandwich, a giant breaded piece of pork that is deep-fried and big enough for two.
The ballpark is near the historic Kokomo Memorial Gymnasium, which was one of the largest high school basketball field houses in the country. The current capacity is 5,200, and it still packs a crowd during the high school season.
Fans 3
The fans at the ballpark appear to be strong supporters of their local nine. Many in attendance are decked out in Chubs gear, while little ones wait impatiently for the elusive foul ball down the right field line. The crowd, which grows as the night wears on, cheers and jests through the trials and tribulations of the ball club. The team is new to town, but support is promising early on.
Access 4
You will not find directions off the main road to Municipal Stadium - a common feature in many minor and collegiate wood bat leagues. Fortunately, GPS takes you directly to the stadium from US-31. Once inside the stadium, the main concourse offers plenty of easy access to your seat, the children’s playground, restrooms, and other points of interest. Take note, there is only one entrance and exit to the ballpark.
Return on Investment 4
Tickets are $12 for seats behind the backstop in sections 101-108. Tickets for the Creek Bank G/A and lawn seats are $6. There is a small parking lot behind the outfield walls that is free of charge, but parking is available on the residential streets if you arrive early to the game.
The price of food is fairly reasonable, with a price range of $3.50 for popcorn to $14 for Chubs nachos. A hot dog is 4.50, a soft pretzel is $5, standard nachos are $5, and soda is $4. A 16-ounce draft beer of Michelob Ultra and Budweiser is $7, and Modelo is $9. The most expensive alcoholic drinks in the building are Long Drink, Nutel, and Cutwater at $12.
Extras 3
An extra point for the beer garden and tent bar in the left field corner, a popular destination for Thursday and weekend games, and a great spot for socialization.
The second extra point is for the design and modern comforts, which are not your typical summer collegiate facility. A wraparound concourse, children’s play area, outfield lawn seating, and a beer garden make it an impressive facility not only for the league but in the state of Indiana.
The final extra point is for the children’s play area. It is impressive in size, features a light blue rubber surface, and a mini baseball diamond. The area is wrapped in protective netting for foul balls.
Final Thoughts
The Creek Chubs are off to a great start and hopefully will be part of the Kokomo landscape for years to come. Kokomo Municipal Stadium is one of the best summer ball and nothing is better than enjoying 9-innings on a warm summer night with a few thousand friends.
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