Wiffle Click Bait: 7 Fields Guaranteed To Make Your Jaw Drop
So if you had the space and resources, would you build a wiffleball field in your backyard? It's a question that many people have asked themselves but few have acted on it. There are dozens of impressive fields that have built around the country but there are seven that are truly awe-inspiring. Enjoy looking at these magnificent fields and make sure to visit some of these. Road trip!
#1: Little Fenway (Essex, VT)
Built in 2000 by Pat O'Connor on his property, this field has become a Mecca for wiffleballers for nearly 20 years. O'Connor literally wrote the book on wiffleball field construction. Site of the legendary Travis Roy Foundation that has raises thousands of dollars for Spinal Cord injury research, this field has become a lightning rod for media coverage and brings many wiffleballers from different walks of life together in the Northeast. There are many miniature Fenways but this one reigns supreme. If you get a chance to visit one field on this list...make it this one.
#2: Rookies Clubhouse and Wiffleball Field (Mazomanie, WI)
Rookies is actually restaurant and bar founded in 1998. I'm not sure when the clubhouse/field was built but probably sometime shortly after opening the restaurant. For $50.00 an hour you can rent the clubhouse and field for parties or tournaments. The convenience of having a bar within walking distance of a wiffleball field is undeniable. What more could you ask for?
#3: Fan Zone Field @ Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati, OH)
This field is awesome. It's nestled in what's called the Kroger Fan Zone outside of the Great American Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio (home to the Reds). Complete with a Bob Evans clubhouse, this setup is as legit as it gets if you are a MLB fan. Between the scenic view of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline and the atmosphere only a MLB park can provide - this is what many wiffleball players would imagine heaven looks like.
#4: Little Cubs Field (Freeport, IL)
Built in 2007, Little Cubs Field is not the first time someone has made a miniature replica of the iconic Wrigley Field. This field has become quite the attraction, boasting over 700 visitors every weekend during their season. And those visitors have come from far and wide (48 states and 27 different countries)...many of which have no doubt explored the gift shop on site. The field serves as a T-ball field, little league field (6-8 years), kickball league field, and for wiffleball leagues (naturally). And for just $45/hr you can rent the field for parties. But what sets this field apart from other replica versions of Wrigley Field? Well, the Chicago Cubs loved the idea of this one and some ivy from the actual outfield wall at Wrigley so that the ivy on this wall could be authentic. They also provided some seats, grass, dirt, and flags from Wrigley Field as well. This little ballpark is as legit as it gets.
#5: Little Ebbets Field (Amesbury, MA)
Having your own backyard wiffleball field is en vogue now, but it did not used to be the case. We may see more permanent and long-lasting fields thanks to a book written by this guy. Everybody wants to create a mini Fenway or Wrigley, but Tom Hannon decided to go with a more obscure field - Ebbets Field (former home of the Brooklyn Dodgers). Hannon was inspired to build this field after seeing a wiffleball field at Padres stadium in San Diego. Hannon built the stadium at exactly 1/4 the dimension of the original field...a labor of love that could only be pursued by someone "going through a mid-life crisis." That's a lot more admirable than simply buying a new sports car.
#6: Vida Yards WiffleBall Field at Oregon Cliff House (Waldport, OR)
Ever wish you could get away with 20 buddies somewhere secluded to just drink, party, and play ball? This place is literally a dream come true if that is your wish. The 2,400 sq. feet Oregon Cliff House is perched above the gorgeous McKenzie River in Waldport and is a perfect location to stay in and play some cornhole and wiffleball when not swimming in the river and taking in all the beautiful views. Best vacation destination ever.
#7: Strawberry Field Park (Encino, CA)
Erected (heh...) in 1998 by Rick Messina, this is the oldest field on the list, it's considered the inspiration for all wiffleball fields built afterwards. This field featured a pressbox, bar, lights for night games, and club house when it as considered excessive and cutting edge. This is considered by many to be the essential field to visit on any wiffleballers bucket list.
Did I miss any fields that are to die for?
