Lindquist Field – Ogden Raptors

Photos by Aaron S. Terry, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 4.00

Lindquist Field 2330 Lincoln Ave Ogden, UT 84401

Ogden Raptors website Lindquist Field website

Year Opened: 1997 Capacity: 6,700

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125 Years of Baseball in Ogden

Baseball has been being played in Ogden, Utah since the US cavalry introduced a version of the game to the Native Americans living in the region following the Civil War. Professional baseball began here in 1901, with the Ogden team winning the pennant. Ogden played as part of various leagues until a 10-year hiatus occurred during the Great Depression, after which the Pioneer League we know today was born. The Ogden team began their days as the Dodgers, an LA Dodgers affiliate, before moving to Calgary in 1977, and Salt Lake City in 1984, not becoming the Raptors until they moved back to Ogden in 1994.

Following the MLB reorganization of minor league baseball following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Raptors emerged in 2021 as an independent team playing in the now-12 team Pioneer League. They play their home games at Lindquist Field, which opened in 1997 and has a capacity of 8,700.

Food & Beverage   4

Lindquist Field has a total of nine concessions areas, including 4 main stands which all serve the same menu, 2 beer carts, and 3 patio areas with full-service bars (one down the right the right field line, one down the left field line, and the 3rd in the top of the stands behind home plate).

The food menu is a little limited, but there are plenty of alcohol selections, and the prices are very reasonable. Beer, for example, runs $6 to $10 depending on which brand you choose and whether you want can, bottle, or draft. Beer selections include Budweiser products, Coors, various seltzers, and Arnold Palmers (mix of iced tea and lemonade, with alcohol), while food selections include hot dogs, brats, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and popcorn. Soda and bottled water are also sold.

In terms of food, the best day to hit up Lindquist Field is on Sunday, when they have free food day. That’s right, free food day – what can be better than that? On Sunday fans can get any food item for free, and there is no limit; you can go back as much as you want. Note there is a change for beverages, including non-alcoholic ones.

Atmosphere   4

The Raptors offer a great atmosphere for minor league baseball, with lots of the traditional bells and whistles fans have come to expect. The mascot Oggie (dinosaur, not bird) runs the bases with a selected child contestant, and competes in a dance contest with another, and is otherwise ever present in the concourse, high-fiving and taking photos with fans. The team also plays lots of fun music, including sports stadium favorites like Sweet Carolina, but also vintage baseball classics from yesteryear. They also feature the Count from Sesame Street, who appears on video to announce each time the pitcher reaches a full strike “count” during an at-bat.

Lindquist Field is backdropped by the Odgen Mormon temple, something you probably won’t see at any other baseball park, and of course the Rocky Mountains are on full display. The park also offers shaded seating, as long as you sit in the main section running from third base, around home, and over to first base – the uppermost few rows there are actually under cover, but anywhere starting around row L or higher should be in the shade. Lower rows may not be covered until later in the game, depending on when it starts, and the section on the far side of third base does not offer any shade or cover. The main section is all plastic bucket-style seats, while the far section is straight metal bleachers, so most fans will sit in the main section, as high up as possible.

Neighborhood   4

A block or two from Lindquist Field is what Ogden bills as its historic 25th street, which offers a few shops and restaurants for fans to enjoy before or after the ball game. However, I also saw several rundown buildings in the vicinity, including some that are boarded up, so I am not sure the area is as nice as it is promoted to be.

There are some other attractions in the immediate vicinity as well, such as Union Station and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Museum. Union Station features the Utah railroad museum, an antique car museum, and a rifle museum, as well as several other exhibits, while the DUP Museum celebrates the state’s pioneer heritage. While these are great attractions, the downside is Union Station is only open Wed-Sat from 11 am to 4 pm, and DUP is only open 10 am to 5 pm five days a week (closed Sunday and Wednesday), so you may not be able to visit them depending on when the Raptors game is.

Another fun thing to do around town is go "horse-spotting"; all around Ogden there are statues of horses painted by local artists, many within walking distance of the ballpark.

Fans   4

The Ogden Raptors have a great fan base, averaging nearly 3,000 fans per game, good for 2nd best attendance in the Pioneer League. They cheer at all the right moments, are eager to chase down foul balls in the concourse and parking lots, and a good number of them show up in team gear. On that note, there is a HUGE selection of shirts, hats, jerseys, sweatshirts, and other Raptors memorabilia at the team store near the main entrance, a wider selection than this writer has seen at many other minor league parks.

Access   4

Access to Lindquist Field couldn’t be easier, except possibly for a slight traffic snarl coming out of Salt Lake City if you are coming from the south (no issues driving from the north). There is free parking on the street right in front of the stadium, or just across the street in a paved lot. I also saw a lot of people walking from further away, though I am not sure why, as I was able to park on the street right in front of the facility even though it was less than 10 minutes from first pitch.

There is plenty of room to move around the concourse in any direction, the stairways up to the seats are plenty wide and navigable, and there are more than enough restrooms to accommodate the crowd. On free food day the concession lines near the main entrance and on the third base side can be a little long, although they move pretty fast since the staff doesn’t have to waste time taking payments. Pro tip – if you walk down to the 3rd/4th stands down the first base line, you will find a much shorter line (since these are more out of the way/hidden from immediate view when you enter the ballpark).

Return on Investment   4

I consider this a great return on investment, especially on free food day. The best tickets, i.e. right behind home plate, run about $22, but cheaper tickets can be had for as little as $9 each. Add in the free parking and low concessions, and you would be hard pressed to find a much better bargain for your sports dollar.

Extras   4

The Raptors have banners hung in the concourse showcasing their history, including one showing a 1968 Ogden Dodger by the name of Tommy LaSorda. The scenic views here are also breathtaking, and you can get really close to the action, especially if you sit in one of the patio areas behind first base or third base. There is also a cool inflatable, featuring a raging Velociraptor, at the main entrance which the kids in particular seem to enjoy taking a photo with.

Final Thoughts

I would definitely recommend visiting Lindquist Field for an Ogden Raptors game – the views are great, the staff creates a fun atmosphere, and your experience won’t break the bank, either. A Raptors game in Ogden absolutely checks all the boxes.