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Went to the Cubs game with my girlfriend on a beautiful 80° Saturday night. Parking staff was great, price $13. Parks were very clean even with how crowded it was. Bathrooms very cleanly, no terribly long lines. Lots of different food options: tacos, hot dogs, bbq, snacks, alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages. Fun atmosphere!! Prices for food were better than expected especially in this economy right now.
Event staff were helpful and knowledgeable. Concessions and booths were well run and efficient which gave us more time in our seats for the game.
When we moved to Des Moines we were excited about having Triple AAA baseball in town. We weren't as excited that it was the Cubs being Toledo Mudhens fans, the AA team for the tigers, but we learned to adapt. The stadium is very nice and kept well. It is not as big as some other AAA stadiums but it is adequate in size and has many extra perks like a kids area and club options. Having been to numerous minor league stadiums, we are very happy with Principal Park. Like most places, parking is a pain... but it is worth the wait and is only $10. We are looking at season tickets so that says a lot of how we feel about the park.
I was here for a game with my work group. We had great seats that were in the direct sun for a bit before it moved, then it was much cooler. The food and drink selections seemed diverse. My boss had a rice, chicken & bean bowl that looked really good. There are a few stands that sell vodka lemonade. The first one was great, but then I went to a different one that wasn't so much. I was asked if I wanted another shot for $5. Um no, because for $14 I should have enough in one. I look forward to another visit and another game in my future.
Nice park, we're Cubs fans so that's great, but they have some improvements to make. Let's start with the good stuff. They're the Cubs. They've been the Cubs since 1980, and will probably continue being the Cubs AAA team for the foreseeable future. The park was constructed at the confluence and the view from the upper deck behind home plate reveals the Capitol building across the river. It's a neat view. Concessions have just about everything you could want at a ballpark. The park itself plays small though. I'm a little bit surprised they haven't added on here. The bleachers are meager and the outfield 'seating' is reduced to those or the indoor restaurant-type deal in left field. Seems like a missed opportunity. We had first row seats down the left field line and sat down only to have the meshed netting a couple feet from our face. Thankfully there were plenty of open seats in back of us, so we moved about five rows back for a better view. They have a mini-Wrigley Field manual green scoreboard here that almost goes unnoticed. They also have a video screen that's in dire need of upgrading. Another thing they lacked were sculptures of former players. The only bronzed sculptures that we found were of children outside the left field gate. And while those were neat, many a great has played for this team, why not represent a couple of them? Surely a local artist can be hired to create a statue or two. This was my second game here, the first was over ten years ago. The place seemed nicer back then. It's time for some capital improvements. Eamus Catuli!
If you like baseball and people watching this is the place to spend an afternoon or evening in Des Moines. The ballpark is in a nice setting near the Des Moines River with a view of the state capitol building. There are nearby restaurants in downtown Des Moines if you want to eat before or after a game OR there is plenty of good food at the ballpark too. If the team wins that is icing on the cake!
Get there early! We had a ton of fun, even though our team lost! We paid $10 for good parking. The stadium is easy to maneuver through. Clear signage for area seating. There is a ton of food options. It's clean, even the restrooms were clean and it was a Saturday night. Friendly staff, comparable prices, awesome security. It was a really good time!
Wow. Nice place. I'm a former sports reporter who spent time in Texas and New Jersey, and I've seen my share of ballparks. Principal Park is one of the nicest setups of them all. Baseball, at this level, is always good. This team (and its opponents) are no exception. I wasn't a huge fan of the over-crowded walkway area, but there are many factors that contribute to such a situation, including the game time and the number of fans ... and there are many homers here. We had excellent infield seats, but the truth is: there did not appear to be a bad seat in the house. Top notch baseball and friendly confines. Fantastic experience.
MAJOR LEAGUE III: BACK TO THE MINORS The home of Cubs' Triple-A team is a great way to spend a summer evening in Des Moines. Although Principal Park doesn't actually count towards my checklist of MLB venues, I had an absolute blast here on 6/8/18 watching the Iowa Cubs face off against the El Paso Chihuahuas (yes, seriously, that's the team name from west Texas). One of the best things about minor league games is the minor league pricing. I paid only $14 for a spot in the first row along the 3rd base side, roughly halfway between the left field wall and the dugout. That same seat at Wrigley Field would fetch a king's ransom, likely $100 or more. Parking is $6, but I walked to the stadium from my airBnb. I got my ticket scanned and was given a free hat (woohoo!!) upon entry. There were no security pat-downs or metal detectors, likely because it's central Iowa and not the inner city hopelessness of Chicago's southside. With first pitch more than an hour away, I strolled around the concourse and chatted up some vendors. Everyone was super friendly, especially the older woman from whom I purchased half a dozen "silos" (25oz) of Michelob Ultra, at $9.25 each. I'm sure she appreciated my repeat business. To put into context how much I drank that night, here's some quick beermath: 1 "silo" = 1pint 9oz......x 6 = 150 fl oz = 1.2 GALLONS. That's more than a standard 12-pack, some hardcore sh*t that'd make Brockmire and the Morristown Frackers proud. As my beercan graveyard began to accumulate, one of the Chihuahuas coming in from the outfield bullpen commented on my habit: "please tell me you're not driving home." "hell no I'm not!" "cool. well then, that's pretty impressive." For food, I got one of Principal Park's signature items, a stunning sandwich called the Slaughterhouse ($13). It was a grilled pork chop topped with pulled pork, sliced ham, bacon, cheese, and fried onions with BBQ sauce. Poor, stuttering little Porky Pig was completely annihilated to make this delicious item. Among the between-inning entertainment, the hot dog launcher was easily the coolest. Riding around on a golf cart, employees fired foil-wrapped hot dogs into the crowd from a CANNON SHAPED LIKE A HOT DOG. Hilarious and unique, that earns them huge points in my book. The evening ended with an El Paso victory (oh well) and a terrific fireworks show, featured here at every Friday home game. I sauntered on home with a stomach full of domestic light beer and pig parts, barely managing to avoid falling into the nearby Des Moines river. * TL;DR * You don't have to witness a major league game to have a majorly good time. In fact, sometimes not being in The Show means you can kick back & relax even more, and at a fraction of the cost! Factor in the outstanding selection of craft beers and you've got yourself a hella fun evening. With amazing vibes all around and an atmosphere that caters to the casual fan, spending a few hours at Principal Park is one of the better things you can do in Iowa's capital city. Chill attitudes and a goddamn Hot Dog Howitzer, need I say more?
Great fireworks.. AND love the drink holders in the stalls of the restrooms!! Nice work! Bravo I-Cubs!
Taaaaaake me out to the ballgame....to the lovely confines of Principal Park. (*COMPLETE DISCLOSURE* I am actually a life long St Louis Cardinals fan. But I also have lived in Iowa for most of my life.) While I can't say I've actually been to an Iowa Cubs game-- I have frequented this field literally dozens of times to watch Iowa City West compete for the State Title in high school baseball. Food options are plentiful. From BBQ, fried foods, pizza, baseball staples and more. Bathrooms are well placed throughout and clean. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. Pricing seems... typical? And parking is a non issue. A go-to for us is the Hy-Vee Mezzanine. A perfect spot to sit down with your littles or let them stretch their legs out a bit. (Plus, it gets a wonderful breeze going through it-- kind of like a wind tunnel.) And even with it being up high, the view is still stellar. A great facility in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Catch a ballgame, grab a hotdog and then walk for a celebratory beverage at one of the fine establishments a stone's throw away from the park.
My employer hosted a company outing at the ball park! We had to find our own parking but our company HR had the baseball tickets right at the gate for us. We all were seated up at the HyVee mezzanine ,it was blocked off for us. We had food that was set out preparation for us. The buffet consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, and a drink. That's very limited food choices with people with any kind of food restrictions I'm not sure if that was a request. If that was even something they offer would be a good idea to look into if you are going to rent an area at the Ballpark. But after the food was served and we all got settled into our seats and bought some adult beverages and enjoyed a really fast paced baseball game the park puts on a good show and it is great fun for the whole family if you like baseball. Had a couple people that apparently had never witnessed a baseball game and they were highly confused on what the timer was for but I like how games are sped up now that there is a Time requirement on in between pitches. I think overall the park does a really good job puts on lots of entertainment in between Innings entertainment races, games, free t-shirts, free hot dogs, all kinds of things to keep everybody engaged and what is going on at the park. I do enjoy the nights where the ballpark does a fireworks display after the games and I think it is worth the trip out there.
There will never be another Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Nolan Ryan, or Kent Hrbek (my fave of all time) but Many future Cubs stars have played in Des Moines before they were called up to Wrigley Field. Some notable I-Cubs alumni include Greg Maddux, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark Grace, Doug Glanville, Joe Carter, Corey Patterson, Carlos Zambrano, Kyle Farnsworth, Kerry Wood, Steve Trachsel, Tuffy Rhodes, Bruce Kimm, Shawon Dunston, Héctor Villanueva, Mark Prior, Sam Fuld, John Grabow, and Rod Beck. Wood and Prior both made rehabilitation starts for the I-Cubs in 2004 and 2005 before returning to the Chicago Cubs' active roster, and many Cubs players such as Derrek Lee, Daryle Ward, Alfonso Soriano, and Ryan Dempster have also made stops in Des Moines for rehab purposes. Even today many Cubs stars such as Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez made stops in Iowa. That make this place, a place to see future Hall of Fame Legends before, during, and after their prime! Principal Park is on the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River in downtown Des Moines. The stadium seats over 11 thousand fans, with 4,088 club seats[6] and has 45 luxury suites, 12 of which are in a building in left field that also houses the Cub Club restaurant (which rules and you can see a separate review for on yelp. The Iowa State Capitol building is visible from beyond the center field fence, while some seats also provide views of the Des Moines skyline. Now they also just put in a beautiful large High Def screen for replays and adds! I have been to many minor and major league fields and trust me this is a beauty! Fun stuff for the whole family! They have a kid zone, a local craft beer area, and the site lines in all the seats are great! The stadium is on the walking and bike paths as well so even if you are not a baseball fan you can enjoy the beauty of the complex as a passer by! Every time I have ever been, the staff has been wonderful and they have some fun family events that you can even go on the field and run the bases and the Friday night fireworks are legendary! They don't have as many concerts anymore but The Beach Boys and Dave Mathews Band have both rocked here so thats cool as well! This is a summer hot spot for Des Moines I'm so glad we have it!
2 weeks ago I was visiting Des Moines, IA for 4 days visiting a friend. When planning the trip, she wanted me to look for things I wanted to do. I did some searching and found out Des Moines was home to Iowa Cubs, AAA affiliate, of Chicago Cubs. My friend somehow got a coupon for a buy 1 ticket get 1 ticket free. I think total was $20. It was on 3rd baseline on second tier level of seats. They don't accept cash at concession stands. You have fo get a card to load or you can use a credit card. I tried to load the card my friend had but it didn't work. So we got a new card and loaded that up. I went to one stand to get beer for myself. I also got an order of steak fries. It seemed like a small portion for the price but whatever. The stadium is definitely smaller than major league ball parks. Worcester Red Sox were playing the Iowa Cubs. 6 hits Final Score 0-1 Cubs Winning. The stadium was clean, signs easy to follow. read more
For my first visit to Des Moines, I figured why not attend an Iowa Cubs baseball game here at Principal Park. And yeah, the Iowa Cubs are the Minor League AAA affiliate of the MLB Chicago Cubs. Showing up in the morning time, I did my usual pregame walk around the stadium. Principal Park is nice, but I'd rate it as your typical AAA minor league ballpark. Nothing special, but overall, a modern, well kept baseball stadium. The front entrance to the park had grass, bushes and flowers along with a bench to sit down on. It's good for a photo opp to sort of announce that you're here, lol. Beside the bench was a unique round sculpture that I can't describe and I have no idea what the significance of it was. Btw, Principal Park is located on the outskirts of downtown Des Moines. The back section of the stadium had a small water fountain area that lead up to a viewpoint overlooking the outfield. Also here was another statue of a man escorting his dog to the ballpark. Finally, finishing up the walk around, there's the box office. For 10:30am, they were open and I decided to purchase my ticket for a 6:15pm central time game right then and there. Prices were clearly posted which gave me a chance to think of where I wanted to sit and how much I wanted to spend. Here's a quick rundown of sections and prices... - Home Plate Club = $40 - Club Box = $20 - Reserved Grandstand = $16 - General Admission = $10 I bought a ticket in Reserved Grandstand which was basically down the 3rd base line. Btw, Principal Park stated that they no longer accept cash. Now later on in the day I was prepared to come to the game. Unfortunately, parking lots around Principal Park cost money and I decided to leave my car along the side streets of Des Moines, roughly half a mile away and then walk to the game. When I arrived 1 hour before first pitch, I was shocked to see long lines just to enter. I figured for a minor league baseball game, it'd be pretty casual and quiet and yet that was furthest from the truth. Principal Park was crowded. Trying to figure out the busyness while waiting in line, it was a Saturday evening for a baseball game and the MLB Chicago Cubs have one of the biggest followings in baseball and so this, their AAA affiliate Iowa Cubs probably receive attention because minor league players are on the cusp of making major league rosters. And finally, what else are you going to do in Des Moines anyways, lol? Sorry that was harsh :) First thing inside Principal Park, I immediately went behind home plate and grabbed a picture. My one disappointment was the stadium's backdrop that looked out towards nothing. What I mean is...I've been to AAA stadiums where you can admire the city skyline in the distance adding a much needed photogenic element. Cities like Indianapolis, Charlotte and Oklahoma City have awesome backgrounds. But here in Des Moines, it was bland. The stadium was all one tier. There was no upper deck. You can walk around the entire ballpark, but there's not much to see. In the right field corner was a player signing autographs for fans before the game started. And there was a line for that meet and greet. At the team store, people were buying souvenirs aplenty. I really couldn't believe how loyal fans were to a minor league baseball team, but yet, the Cubs are one of the most popular MLB teams. I was hoping to pick up a yearbook or gameday program but those don't exist anymore. I did grab a scorecard as a little memento. The game started at 6:08pm central time. I give Des Moines credit, it was probably the most attended AAA game I had ever been to. The Cubs played the Columbus Clippers. The game lasted a quick 2 hours and 20 minutes. I tried paying attention to the game and avoid being on my phone because baseball can be boring. And I believe I was successful for the most part. But, it was cool to think I was in Iowa and I appreciated that fact which motivated me to relax and enjoy the setting. Before long, the game was finished and I was exiting the stadium. Overall, Principal Park was a cool moment to catch the AAA Iowa Cubs. It added to my fun experience in Des Moines. Thank you for having me. read more
Went to the Cubs game with my girlfriend on a beautiful 80° Saturday night. Parking staff was great, price $13. Parks were very clean even with how crowded it was. Bathrooms very cleanly, no terribly long lines. Lots of different food options: tacos, hot dogs, bbq, snacks, alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages. Fun atmosphere!! Prices for food were better than expected especially in this economy right now. read more
1 year ago
When we moved to Des Moines we were excited about having Triple AAA baseball in town. We weren't as excited that it was the Cubs being Toledo Mudhens fans, the AA team for the tigers, but we learned to adapt. The stadium is very nice and kept well. It is not as big as some other AAA stadiums but it is adequate in size and has many extra perks like a kids area and club options. Having been to numerous minor league stadiums, we are very happy with Principal Park. Like most places, parking is a pain... but it is worth the wait and is only $10. We are looking at season tickets so that says a lot of how we feel about the park. read more
I was here for a game with my work group. We had great seats that were in the direct sun for a bit before it moved, then it was much cooler. The food and drink selections seemed diverse. My boss had a rice, chicken & bean bowl that looked really good. There are a few stands that sell vodka lemonade. The first one was great, but then I went to a different one that wasn't so much. I was asked if I wanted another shot for $5. Um no, because for $14 I should have enough in one. I look forward to another visit and another game in my future. read more
Nice park, we're Cubs fans so that's great, but they have some improvements to make. Let's start with the good stuff. They're the Cubs. They've been the Cubs since 1980, and will probably continue being the Cubs AAA team for the foreseeable future. The park was constructed at the confluence and the view from the upper deck behind home plate reveals the Capitol building across the river. It's a neat view. Concessions have just about everything you could want at a ballpark. The park itself plays small though. I'm a little bit surprised they haven't added on here. The bleachers are meager and the outfield 'seating' is reduced to those or the indoor restaurant-type deal in left field. Seems like a missed opportunity. We had first row seats down the left field line and sat down only to have the meshed netting a couple feet from our face. Thankfully there were plenty of open seats in back of us, so we moved about five rows back for a better view. They have a mini-Wrigley Field manual green scoreboard here that almost goes unnoticed. They also have a video screen that's in dire need of upgrading. Another thing they lacked were sculptures of former players. The only bronzed sculptures that we found were of children outside the left field gate. And while those were neat, many a great has played for this team, why not represent a couple of them? Surely a local artist can be hired to create a statue or two. This was my second game here, the first was over ten years ago. The place seemed nicer back then. It's time for some capital improvements. Eamus Catuli! read more
2 years ago
If you like baseball and people watching this is the place to spend an afternoon or evening in Des Moines. The ballpark is in a nice setting near the Des Moines River with a view of the state capitol building. There are nearby restaurants in downtown Des Moines if you want to eat before or after a game OR there is plenty of good food at the ballpark too. If the team wins that is icing on the cake! read more
Get there early! We had a ton of fun, even though our team lost! We paid $10 for good parking. The stadium is easy to maneuver through. Clear signage for area seating. There is a ton of food options. It's clean, even the restrooms were clean and it was a Saturday night. Friendly staff, comparable prices, awesome security. It was a really good time! read more
Wow. Nice place. I'm a former sports reporter who spent time in Texas and New Jersey, and I've seen my share of ballparks. Principal Park is one of the nicest setups of them all. Baseball, at this level, is always good. This team (and its opponents) are no exception. I wasn't a huge fan of the over-crowded walkway area, but there are many factors that contribute to such a situation, including the game time and the number of fans ... and there are many homers here. We had excellent infield seats, but the truth is: there did not appear to be a bad seat in the house. Top notch baseball and friendly confines. Fantastic experience. read more
MAJOR LEAGUE III: BACK TO THE MINORS The home of Cubs' Triple-A team is a great way to spend a summer evening in Des Moines. Although Principal Park doesn't actually count towards my checklist of MLB venues, I had an absolute blast here on 6/8/18 watching the Iowa Cubs face off against the El Paso Chihuahuas (yes, seriously, that's the team name from west Texas). One of the best things about minor league games is the minor league pricing. I paid only $14 for a spot in the first row along the 3rd base side, roughly halfway between the left field wall and the dugout. That same seat at Wrigley Field would fetch a king's ransom, likely $100 or more. Parking is $6, but I walked to the stadium from my airBnb. I got my ticket scanned and was given a free hat (woohoo!!) upon entry. There were no security pat-downs or metal detectors, likely because it's central Iowa and not the inner city hopelessness of Chicago's southside. With first pitch more than an hour away, I strolled around the concourse and chatted up some vendors. Everyone was super friendly, especially the older woman from whom I purchased half a dozen "silos" (25oz) of Michelob Ultra, at $9.25 each. I'm sure she appreciated my repeat business. To put into context how much I drank that night, here's some quick beermath: 1 "silo" = 1pint 9oz......x 6 = 150 fl oz = 1.2 GALLONS. That's more than a standard 12-pack, some hardcore sh*t that'd make Brockmire and the Morristown Frackers proud. As my beercan graveyard began to accumulate, one of the Chihuahuas coming in from the outfield bullpen commented on my habit: "please tell me you're not driving home." "hell no I'm not!" "cool. well then, that's pretty impressive." For food, I got one of Principal Park's signature items, a stunning sandwich called the Slaughterhouse ($13). It was a grilled pork chop topped with pulled pork, sliced ham, bacon, cheese, and fried onions with BBQ sauce. Poor, stuttering little Porky Pig was completely annihilated to make this delicious item. Among the between-inning entertainment, the hot dog launcher was easily the coolest. Riding around on a golf cart, employees fired foil-wrapped hot dogs into the crowd from a CANNON SHAPED LIKE A HOT DOG. Hilarious and unique, that earns them huge points in my book. The evening ended with an El Paso victory (oh well) and a terrific fireworks show, featured here at every Friday home game. I sauntered on home with a stomach full of domestic light beer and pig parts, barely managing to avoid falling into the nearby Des Moines river. * TL;DR * You don't have to witness a major league game to have a majorly good time. In fact, sometimes not being in The Show means you can kick back & relax even more, and at a fraction of the cost! Factor in the outstanding selection of craft beers and you've got yourself a hella fun evening. With amazing vibes all around and an atmosphere that caters to the casual fan, spending a few hours at Principal Park is one of the better things you can do in Iowa's capital city. Chill attitudes and a goddamn Hot Dog Howitzer, need I say more? read more
Taaaaaake me out to the ballgame....to the lovely confines of Principal Park. (*COMPLETE DISCLOSURE* I am actually a life long St Louis Cardinals fan. But I also have lived in Iowa for most of my life.) While I can't say I've actually been to an Iowa Cubs game-- I have frequented this field literally dozens of times to watch Iowa City West compete for the State Title in high school baseball. Food options are plentiful. From BBQ, fried foods, pizza, baseball staples and more. Bathrooms are well placed throughout and clean. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. Pricing seems... typical? And parking is a non issue. A go-to for us is the Hy-Vee Mezzanine. A perfect spot to sit down with your littles or let them stretch their legs out a bit. (Plus, it gets a wonderful breeze going through it-- kind of like a wind tunnel.) And even with it being up high, the view is still stellar. A great facility in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Catch a ballgame, grab a hotdog and then walk for a celebratory beverage at one of the fine establishments a stone's throw away from the park. read more
8 years ago
My employer hosted a company outing at the ball park! We had to find our own parking but our company HR had the baseball tickets right at the gate for us. We all were seated up at the HyVee mezzanine ,it was blocked off for us. We had food that was set out preparation for us. The buffet consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, and a drink. That's very limited food choices with people with any kind of food restrictions I'm not sure if that was a request. If that was even something they offer would be a good idea to look into if you are going to rent an area at the Ballpark. But after the food was served and we all got settled into our seats and bought some adult beverages and enjoyed a really fast paced baseball game the park puts on a good show and it is great fun for the whole family if you like baseball. Had a couple people that apparently had never witnessed a baseball game and they were highly confused on what the timer was for but I like how games are sped up now that there is a Time requirement on in between pitches. I think overall the park does a really good job puts on lots of entertainment in between Innings entertainment races, games, free t-shirts, free hot dogs, all kinds of things to keep everybody engaged and what is going on at the park. I do enjoy the nights where the ballpark does a fireworks display after the games and I think it is worth the trip out there. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
There will never be another Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Nolan Ryan, or Kent Hrbek (my fave of all time) but Many future Cubs stars have played in Des Moines before they were called up to Wrigley Field. Some notable I-Cubs alumni include Greg Maddux, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark Grace, Doug Glanville, Joe Carter, Corey Patterson, Carlos Zambrano, Kyle Farnsworth, Kerry Wood, Steve Trachsel, Tuffy Rhodes, Bruce Kimm, Shawon Dunston, Héctor Villanueva, Mark Prior, Sam Fuld, John Grabow, and Rod Beck. Wood and Prior both made rehabilitation starts for the I-Cubs in 2004 and 2005 before returning to the Chicago Cubs' active roster, and many Cubs players such as Derrek Lee, Daryle Ward, Alfonso Soriano, and Ryan Dempster have also made stops in Des Moines for rehab purposes. Even today many Cubs stars such as Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez made stops in Iowa. That make this place, a place to see future Hall of Fame Legends before, during, and after their prime! Principal Park is on the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River in downtown Des Moines. The stadium seats over 11 thousand fans, with 4,088 club seats[6] and has 45 luxury suites, 12 of which are in a building in left field that also houses the Cub Club restaurant (which rules and you can see a separate review for on yelp. The Iowa State Capitol building is visible from beyond the center field fence, while some seats also provide views of the Des Moines skyline. Now they also just put in a beautiful large High Def screen for replays and adds! I have been to many minor and major league fields and trust me this is a beauty! Fun stuff for the whole family! They have a kid zone, a local craft beer area, and the site lines in all the seats are great! The stadium is on the walking and bike paths as well so even if you are not a baseball fan you can enjoy the beauty of the complex as a passer by! Every time I have ever been, the staff has been wonderful and they have some fun family events that you can even go on the field and run the bases and the Friday night fireworks are legendary! They don't have as many concerts anymore but The Beach Boys and Dave Mathews Band have both rocked here so thats cool as well! This is a summer hot spot for Des Moines I'm so glad we have it! read more
I love this park. Beautiful park with great views from inside to out. Lots of options for food and beverage. And Cubbie Bear is usually around being silly with the fans. Great summertime fun. There are some seats with shade and others full sun. There is a picnic styled area, outfield bleachers, and of course reserved seating as well. Check out the attached restaurant with views of the park. Fun times for the whole family! Check the I-Cubs schedule for special event nights and fireworks too. Recommended! read more
7 years ago
Saturday night we scored tickets in the Budweiser section. Not a bad setup for $240, table for four, all-you-can-eat and drink. The menu included hot dogs, brats, chicken fingers, nachos, popcorn, kettle chips and ranch dip, peanuts, water, soda and keg beer (Bud or Bud Light). Fun evening watching baseball and hanging out with friends. Easy walking distance to downtown where there is plenty of parking and restaurants to hit before or after the game. read more
4 years ago
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10 years ago
Fun atmosphere, lots of activities for kids, and beautiful views of the river and downtown! Friday night games have fireworks, and they have fun giveaways for special games! Keep an eye out for the t-shirt and hot dog shooters to catch a fun reminder of the game! General admission tickets are very reasonably priced, but arrive early on nice days because they sell out fast! TIP: bring your ticket to Johnny's bar after for a free drink (with one drink purchased). read more
10 years ago
As avid softball players and baseball fans, naturally, We chose to have our wedding on the field at principal park this October. From day one, the event coordinator and staff made the entire process simple and stress free. We got to do our engagement photos as well as getting ready, photos, and ceremony at the park. One of the best reasons to choose the stadium as your venue is because you don't need to bring any decorations! The entire field, stands and park make excellent backdrops no matter where you are standing. The staff also goes the extra mile by playing into what you want to do - where to enter/exit, places to get ready at the park, and going through a run through to make sure you know where you're standing etc. This was the best decision we ever made and we are still getting compliments on how different and unique it was for everyone. read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
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