Sometimes unremarkable places
can provide great experiences. That's the case with Memorial Stadium
in Fort Wayne. The place itself is unspectacular. But, I had a
great night here. I suspect that this was because I was here on one
of the final games of the season, it was the first day of the Memorial Day
weekend, and there was a fireworks show, so there was a heightened level
of energy.
An inspection of the actual
ballpark reveals that it needs that higher level of energy.
This is not one of the more finely designed parks out there. There
are concessions both behind the grandstand and nestled in the middle of it
(see the second picture below). This is an interesting touch, but
for the most part, the stadium is dominated by bland concrete and an
unremarkable setting. The giant murals in front of the stadium are a
nice touch, but they don't do much once the fans are inside.
The bottom line: A below
average stadium, but because the fans packed the place the night I was
there, the promotions were fun, and the staff friendly and accessible, it
was a very fun above average experience.