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CHS Field
360 Broadway St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 644-3517
www.chsfield.com
Located in the St. Paul neighborhoodof Lowertown,CHS Fieldis easy toget toif you're a TwinCities resident.The ballpark has a 7,210 seating capacity, perfect for games,festivals,concerts and other events. The baseball stadium has an interesting history. Named after Cenex Harvest States(CHS, Inc.),a global agricultural cooperativein Inver Grove Heights,CH Field has become a major Twin Cities community and corporate events center.CHS, Inc.was instrumentalin the development of CHS Field. Of course,the fieldretains its original purpose as a major baseballpark for minor league games in Minnesota. For the record, the Chicago White Sox was once a Minnesota minor league team.
The Saints2016 Game Season
TheSaintskicked offtheir season in May with an exhibition game with Sioux Falls.Still, Saints fans will have ample opportunity to seeplenty ofgamesat the stadium. A greatway tocelebratethe Saints andIndependence Dayis onJuly 4.Who the opposing team will be begs the question.Othergamesfor the season are postedon the CHS Field events calendar.On Labor Day, September 5, the Saints wrap up the season with post-game fireworks after playing against Lincoln.
The 2016 Game Season ForMinnesota Minor Leagues
Before the Saints, other Minnesota minor leagues hit the stadium mound.The action started in April, when the Hamline University Pipers confronted UM Morris. Soon afterwards, local high school minor league teams such as Simley, Washburn, St. Agnes and St. Croixstepped up to the plate.A series ofAmerican Legion gamestake place on June 19, 20 and 22.The seasoncloses with theminor league division and series championship competitions, which run from September 7 through September 19. Before the closing, the minor league season will be celebrated with a day of draught beer. Check the website's calendar for the date or call the CH Field box office.
Buying GameTickets
Tickets to games and other events can be purchased by phone, online or in person at the CHS Fieldbox office on Broadway St. Online tickets are $1.50 more per ticket. Tickets purchased by phone are $1.00 more per ticket order. The box office has hours for game and non-game days. Saints season ticket holders can take advantage of ticket discounts. For seasonal regular single-game tickets, the berm option is the best bet.The berm is a large grassy hill behind left field and above the bull pen. Ticketsare $5 per person and must be purchased directly at the box office on the day of the game.For luxury seating away from the mound,a $130 Securian Club seat will buy a picturesque view of the field and lavish refreshments.The minor league calendar has several Securian Club corporate and private game events. Many corporations purchase a Securian Club membership. Fans interested ingame watching with friends and family, but who don't want to join the Securian Club, canbuy group tickets or a 9-Game Mini Pack.
Senior Citizen Game DiscountsAnd Events
Many seniors love to attend the"Field Of Dreams"games at CHS Field. AARP membersare eligible forgame discounts. In additionto games thatstar teams fromTwin Cities,CHS Field has other events forMinnesota's AARP members.August 10will be an AARP movie night in the park,from 6:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.
Commuting And Parking
Six parking rampsare at the intersections of 7thand 4th St., 7th and 5th St. and 7th and 6th St.Four parking lots are on Wall St.,which is between Broadway and Wacouta St.As can be expected, parking spacesfill quickly whenever there is a game,concert or special event.The CHS Field website has a convenient trip planner for drivers and commuters.Taking the bus or green transitline is the most convenient way to get to CHS Field.Public transit to this destinationis free and saves the time and expense of looking for parking.
Attractions And Dining
The St. Paul Farmer's Market and the Lowertown Dog Park are two major attractions in Lowertown. This section of St. Paul also has a fascinating public art collection and a locally iconic art gallery that produced many artistic pieces for Lowertown, CHS Field and other sports stadiums. Considered the birthplace ofTwin Cities, Lowertown has hip bars and restaurants such as Barrio Tequila Bar, Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar and Bulldog Lowertown. Once a struggling neighborhood, Lowertown has bounced back with art festival walks, live music fests and community events and concerts. Many take placeat CHS Field.
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Linda Cameron has written home design, home improvement and lifestyle articles for The Boston Globe and City Shopper Magazine. She has related interests in the building industry, travel, real estate and financing. She is a contributor to Examiner, House Spot, Techsling and Behance, covering topics on career, people, businesses, education and technology.
