Knute Nelson Memorial Park
| Ship Yard | |
| Full name | Knute Nelson Memorial Ballpark |
|---|---|
| Former names | City Athletic Field |
| Location | Alexandria, Minnesota, USA |
| Coordinates | 45°53′15″N 95°22′52″W / 45.887443°N 95.381166°WCoordinates: 45°53′15″N 95°22′52″W / 45.887443°N 95.381166°W |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1938 |
| Renovated | 1967 |
| Tenants | |
| Alexandria Blue Anchors (NWL) (2001-2015) | |
Knute Nelson Memorial Park is a baseball venue located in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. The park was opened in 1938 (as City Athletic Field) and renovated in 1967. It was named for former Governor of Minnesota and U.S. Senator Knute Nelson.[1]
Knute Nelson Memorial Park is the home of the Alexandria Blue Anchors of the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The team's first game was played on June 1, 2001, when former Major League Baseball reliever Goose Gossage threw out the first pitch.[2]
Layout
The field's layout places Lake Winona directly past the center field fence. The majority of the seating is behind home plate and along the third base line, as residential areas located close to the field prevent further expansion along the first base line.[1]
References
- 1 2 Knute Nelson Memorial Park at digitalballparks.com, URL accessed October 30, 2009. Archived 10/30/09
- ↑ The Ballpark at alexandriabeetles.pointstreaksites.com, URL accessed October 30, 2009. Archived 10/30/09