Park Name: Ashford University Field Tenants: Clinton LumberKings (Midwest League) Opened: 1937 Address: 537 Ballpark Drive, Clinton, Iowa 52732 Dimensions: 330' (L), 401' (C), 325' (R) Former Names: Riverview Stadium (1937-2001) Alliant Energy Field (2002-2011) Former Tenants: Clinton Owls (Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League) 1937-1938 Clinton Giants (Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League) 1939-1941 Clinton Cubs (Central Association) 1947-1948 Clinton Steers (Central Association) 1949 Clinton Pirates (Mississippi-Ohio Valley League) 1954-1955 Clinton Pirates (Midwest League) 1956-1959 Clinton C-Sox (Midwest League) 1960-1965 Clinton Pilots (Midwest League) 1966-1976 Clinton Dodgers (Midwest League) 1977-1979 Clinton Giants (Midwest League) 1980-1993 The stadium was opened in 1937 as Riverview Stadium, and is one of the few WPA parks still regularly used for pro baseball. A banner on the concourse celebrates the hundreds of players who have passed through Clinton on their way to the Major Leagues. A former Mississippi riverboat is visible beyond the outfield berm, now converted into a tourist attraction. The outfield berm extends out into the playing field, creating a unique curve to the fence in left field. |
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