Skip Brown Baseball Field - Anne Arundel Riverhawks

Richard Smith
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Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.57

Skip Brown Baseball Field 101 College Pkwy Arnold, MD 21012

Year Opened: n/a Capacity: 500

Arundel's Team

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), located in Arnold, Maryland, was established in 1961 and moved to its current 230-acre campus in 1967. The institution serves as a central hub for higher education in Anne Arundel County and has developed a robust athletic department over the decades.

The Riverhawks compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 20 and the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (Maryland JUCO). The athletic program features 11 varsity sports and has earned national titles in men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and softball. Historically, the college’s teams were known as the Pioneers, sporting red, white, and blue, before a 2014 rebranding introduced the Riverhawks identity and teal-based color scheme.

Skip Brown Baseball Field serves as the home for the Riverhawks baseball program. The facility is named in honor of Charles "Skip" Brown, a long-time professor, coach, and athletic director who served the college from 1968 to 1988. The field is situated on the western edge of the Arnold campus, adjacent to the campus loop road. I

Food & Beverage 0

There are no permanent food or beverage concessions available inside the venue. Fans attending games at Skip Brown Baseball Field should plan to bring their own refreshments.

Atmosphere 2

The field features a traditional natural grass playing surface and a classic layout that places fans close to the action. There is no permanent public address system or large-scale scoreboard display that dominates the environment.

There is a variety of seating options, some in better shape than others. The best option is to bring your own chair.

Neighborhood 3

The college is located in Arnold, Maryland, a suburban community situated just north of the state capital, Annapolis.

The campus itself is divided by the Earl S. Scott Nature Trail, which offers miles of wooded paths for those looking to explore the local landscape before or after a game. While the immediate area surrounding the baseball field is primarily academic and residential, the College Parkway corridor provides several dining options within a five-minute drive.

Nearby establishments include local favorites like Garry’s Grill, known for its extensive breakfast and lunch menu, and Mother’s Peninsula Grille, which offers a standard American sports bar menu.

For those interested in local history or a more scenic post-game stroll, the city of Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy are less than seven miles away. The proximity to the Severn River also means there are numerous waterfront parks and scenic overlooks within a short distance of the AACC campus.

Fans 3

The bulk of the fans tend to be family or friends of both teams.

Access 3

Access to Skip Brown Baseball Field is straightforward, as the campus is located just off Maryland Route 2 (Ritchie Highway) and U.S. Route 50. Once on campus, visitors should follow the signs toward the athletic facilities on the western side of the loop. There is a large parking lot (Lot A) located directly behind the outfield and along the first-base side of the field.

Parking is free and typically offers plenty of spaces, even on days when multiple campus events are occurring simultaneously.

Return on Investment 5

The games are free to attend, and parking is free, as well. The return on investment is therefore very strong.

Extras 2

The field is named after Skip Brown, who was a foundational figure in the department's history. His influence is still felt through the "Skip Brown Award," which is given annually to student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in leadership and academics.

Additionally, the venue’s location near the Earl S. Scott Nature Trail is a unique feature; the trail actually divides the campus and runs near the athletic complex, allowing fans to transition from a collegiate sporting event to a quiet nature walk in a matter of seconds.