Burlington Photos - Part Three

The outside of the stadium. Again, an odd structure at the top, just added in 2005. Very unique, and it adds a little character to the ballpark.


My view from the radio booth.


From the dugout, looking to right field. A well maintained field is always nice.


The players sit deep inside the dugouts. Most will lean against the railings during the game for a better view.


Another look at the first base picnic area. Up the steps leads to another picnic area. People in Burlington really like picnics.

Burlington Photos - Part Two

A picnic area adjacent to the first base bag. This was full of school kids for Thursday's game.


I took this picture for two reasons. First of all, it gives you an idea of how great the weather was in Burlington. Look at those beautiful skies and picturesque clouds. Secondly, look at the lights. They are old style, as it looks almost like a radio tower with lights on top of it.


Just a small playground for the kids, but at least they put a net over top of it so that those going down the slide don't get konked in the head with a foul ball. Nice thinking Bees!


A picnic area underneath the seats behind home plate. You cannot see the game from here at all. The railing in the foreground leads you up to the seats. This would give you some more shelter during rain delays however.


A beer stand down the third base line called "Homer's @ Third". I like the name, and it has some table tops to lean on, or you can lean on the retaining wall of the field while sipping your beverage. A reminder, frost brewed Coor's Light is the World's Most Refreshing Beer. Please drink responsibly.

Burlington Photos - Part One

Finally, I'm posting some photos of Community Field in Burlington, Iowa, the home of the Bees. There's nothing terribly special about the park, but it serves it's purpose. Stupidly, I didn't take any pictures at the hotel -- known as the Best Western Fun City Pzazz -- which features a water park, arcade, bowling alley, casino, indoor go-kart track, and plenty of restaurants.

You may be thinking, "Owen, why in the world wouldn't you take pictures of this awesome hotel?" The answer, aside from just simply not thinking about it, is because I was too busy dominating the blackjack table. Let's put it this way: I turned my meal money from McDonald's and Subway into a nice steak dinner (or two, or three, or maybe four or five). Cha-ching!

On to the photos:

A shot from the third base side of the press box and the oddly designed roof/overhand they put over top of it in 2005. It is more of a modern art look, and I have another photo of it taken from outside the park in another post.

The concession stand. Pretty much the only concession stand. Reminds me of something you'd see at a high school or small college. Not trying to rip on Burlington here, because it serves the purpose of the number of fans they get. It's just a smaller scale here.


A new addition to the ballpark this year -- the hung some banners commemorating the championships they've won here. The one on the right is from 2008. Also, the ballpark is not slanted. Apparently I can't hold a camera straight.


From right behind home plate. Let me just say that the field is in great shape. Perhaps the best manicured field the Silver Hawks have played on this year (except maybe Great Lakes), particularly for an older ballpark.


Just a general shot of the stadium towards left field. No seats or lawn sections in the outfield. In fact, home run balls disappear into the trees.