Stadium Journey’s High-A Ballpark Ranking 2025
- Meg Minard
- 7 hours ago
- 7 min read
As the 2025 season draws to a close, it's time to spotlight the ballparks that define High-A minor league baseball across the Midwest, Northeast, and South Atlantic Leagues. Some stadiums are timeless classics, others are newly constructed or only a few years old, and several have recently undergone significant renovations.
These rankings are based on Stadium Journey’s patented FANFARE rating scale, which evaluates each venue across seven key categories:
🍔 Food & Beverage Options
🎉 Game Day Atmosphere
🏙️ Surrounding Neighborhood
🙌 Fan Support
💸 Return on Investment
🧩 Extras - Unique features that don’t fit neatly into the other categories or deserve additional acknowledgement
When two or more ballparks earn the same score, the Stadium Journey Council of Elders steps in to break the tie with their seasoned insight.
To dive deeper into each stadium’s review, just click the link associated with the team’s name. Enjoy the rankings - and see where your favorite ballpark lands!
Marc Viquez - Parkview Field, home of the Ft. Wayne TinCaps opened in 2009 and spearheaded the redevelopment of the surrounding area with apartments, office buildings, restaurants, and new hotels. In over a decade, the ballpark has become a fan favorite of ballpark hunters and travelers, along with the Ft. Wayne community.
Stadium Journey - While the actual baseball being played on the field may not be Major League quality, Nat Bailey Stadium offers a first-class experience for fans of all ages. It is an enjoyable and affordable way to spend an evening in Vancouver. The fun factor cannot be beaten, and wandering around the stadium gives spectators a sense of childlike joy.
Meg Minard - The Dow Diamond is simply a stand-out, not just in the Midwest League, but in the entire minors. It is above average in nearly every category while really shining with a great commitment to value, history, and an excellent food selection.
James Hilchen - Anyone who is a baseball fan simply must come to Modern Woodmen Park. The views can’t be beaten, the staff is super friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. Plan a trip to Modern Woodmen Park and enjoy!
Meg Minard - Catching a Lansing Lugnuts game is a highlight of any visit to this capital city in the spring and summer. The Lugnuts deliver a fun, family-friendly baseball experience at Jackson Field at an affordable price.
Gregory Koch - First National Bank Field is a gorgeous, modern stadium with all the amenities one might expect of a newer ballpark. The Greensboro Grasshoppers have a loyal fan base and put on an outstanding gameday experience.
Marc Viquez – Covelski Stadium and the area around it have developed into a festive atmosphere with great food choices, areas for the kids to play, and great sightlines for the game on the field. It is a ballpark that stands out from the rest in the league, full of colorful places for the game.
Paul Baker – Support for the Dragons in Dayton remains strong. Often cited as an example of a ballpark that spurred economic growth in an urban neighborhood, Day Air Park continues to be the center of activity in downtown Dayton. Recent and planned improvements will ensure the ballpark’s viability for another quarter century and beyond.
Sean MacDonald - Fox Cities Stadium is an excellent minor league destination that has aged well since its opening in 1995. Fans enjoy their time here, with the food and fans among the best that the minor leagues have to offer. Appleton is not on many tourist itineraries, but if you are a ballpark chaser, this is one that you should not miss.
Paul Baker - North Carolina is a state which contains no shortage of minor league ballparks, some of which are undoubtedly among the best in the country. While Truist Stadium is not as new and shiny as some of the other ballparks in the state, it remains a fantastic place to take in a ballgame and should absolutely be on your to-do list should you find yourself in the Tar Heel State.
Meg Minard - Seeing a game in such a historic venue and having a fabulous customer service atmosphere makes attending a game here well worth the price of admission.
Lloyd Brown - It is readily apparent when you arrive at Fluor Field, that the Drive is an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The 6,700-seat ballpark closely resembles Fenway and its many unique features. The field dimensions are the same, it has its own Green Monster in left field and has a Pesky Pole down the right field line. The scoreboard is even hand-operated. In the 7th inning, the fans all join in to sing “Sweet Caroline”.
Matthew Collins - Bruce Springsteen once said “Down the Shore Everything’s Alright,” and the same can be said about the experience at a Jersey Shore Blue Claws game. If you’re visiting the shore for a week, a day, or the summer, be sure to catch a game in Lakewood.
David Welch - The passion Brooklyn has for baseball creates a fun and knowledgeable baseball community. Partnered with the work the Cyclones do in meshing fans with fun, and the carnival atmosphere from neighboring Luna Park midway and the Coney Island boardwalk, baseball at Maimonides Park is one of the true gems in minor league baseball.
David Welch - A new team and stadium usually bring a lot of buzz to a city, and the Hub City Spartanburgers really deliver on that. Fifth Third Park is not just a fun spot to watch baseball; it feels like a celebration of Spartanburg. The diner and railroad themes, mixed with the recognition of the city’s baseball past and artistic vibe, bring into the ballpark much of what has shaped Spartanburg into the city it is today.
James Hilchen - Veterans Memorial Stadium isn’t anything fancy, but it provides everything you need to enjoy a fun baseball experience. If you are a ballpark fanatic, don’t sleep on this one.
Dave Cottenie - With an excellent acknowledgment of Delaware baseball and sports history, the Wilmington Blue Rocks have put together a good presentation of Minor League Baseball. The popularity of the Mr. Celery character is curious and seems pretty organic. It is just something that needs to be seen in person to fully understand.
Paul Baker - The city of Asheville, North Carolina is an underrated summer destination. While exploring the mansions and breweries of this fine city, make sure to stop in at McCormick Field, a ballpark that manages to be old and new at the same time.
Meg Minard - It could be easily said that a West Michigan Whitecaps game is a party with a baseball game going on. It’s an affordable way to spend a fun afternoon or evening. And with major upgrades underway, LMCU Ballpark is being transformed into a state-of-the-art venue that fans will enjoy for years to come.
Marc Viquez - Bowling Green Ballpark is a very modern and comfortable place to watch Single-A baseball. Renovations to the stadium and the value for your dollar makes it an affordable destination for fans in the area.
Marc Viquez - The history of baseball in Beloit almost came to an end, but the construction of ABC Supply Stadium helped save the franchise from relocation or being ousted by Major League Baseball. It is located in a beautiful setting in Beloit and has a charm that is not found at many minor league stadiums across the country.
Steven Burke - While Peoria is situated between Chicago and St. Louis geographically a visit to Dozer Park to see the Chiefs play is a great addition to a trip to either MLB destination city.
Matt Finnigan - Couple the celebration of beer with a beautiful stadium, replete with seats close to the action, high-quality ballpark food, and the chance to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks’ players of the future, and fans will enjoy a game at Hillsboro Ballpark.
Lloyd Brown - The Rome Emperors have pulled off a very successful rebranding of their franchise to the delight of their loyal fans. The red, gold, black, and white colors of the team are now found throughout the Classic City. As the saying goes, when in Rome do as the Romans do… Enjoy a night out at AdventHealth Stadium.
Greg Venuto - Heritage Financial Park is a solid venue to take in minor league baseball. The scenery is picturesque, the ballpark is cozy and the new improvements make it even more worthy of a stadium journey. And there’s always a chance to witness a future NY Yankee.
Richard Smith - Ripken Stadium is a strong baseball facility. It was designed while looking at what went right and what went wrong in baseball design in the late 1990s.
Marc Viquez - Classic Park is a ballpark design that was popular in the early 20th century. It offers a wide-open concourse, a massive lawn area of seating, and easy access to concessions and team merchandise. The Captains are only 18 miles from Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland, making them one of the closest affiliates to the parent club in Minor League Baseball.
Sean Rowland - While the most authentic experience at PK Park may be an Oregon Ducks baseball game, the Eugene Emeralds have done their best to set up shop here. With one of the best mascots in baseball and a terrific modern field, the Ems continue to produce a good experience for fans during the summer.
Matt Finnigan - With great views and reasonable costs, a game at Gesa Stadium enables fans to enjoy baseball in a unique setting that does not break anyone’s bank. The ballpark is clean, well-maintained, and well worth a visit.
Lloyd Rothwell - Fun and affordable, entertaining baseball. Visitors to the Pacific Northwest should definitely add Evertt Memorial Stadium to their travel itinerary.
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