Ballparks Around The World: ISG Field
In today’s episode of “Ballparks Around The Word” we pay attention to ISG Field, home of the Mankato Moondogs of the Northwoods League.
As the name of the collegiate team already suggests, ISG Field is located in Mankato, MN. It is a small cosy ballpark with a capacity of 2,200.
The ballpark was constructed in 1961 and it opened its doors as Key City Park. In 1977 the ballpark was renamed after local sportswriter Franklin Rogers. Between the 2017 and 2018 seasons, the ballpark received $4 million in upgrades. Renovations include a fully artificial turf playing surface, new concession stand, a video board, a new hospitality deck, light towers, a roof above the grandstand, and other amenities. In 2020, ISG, a local firm of which one of the Moondogs owners is chairman, acquired the naming rights of the ballpark.
From 1967 through 1968, Key City Park was home to the Mankato Mets, a farm team of the New York Mets in the Northern League.
Despite the fact that this ballpark is only 64 years old, it has an old time look and feel. The dimensions of the diamond are: Left field 315 feet, left center field 383 feet, center field 386 feet, right center field 381 feet, and right field 325 feet.
After the latest renovation in 2018, the ballpark has the following facilities:
Dog Pound Hospitality Outings
Businesses & groups can reserve their spots on the newly renovated MoonDogs dog pound. The dog pound holds up to 400 people and fills up fast with groups, families, and special parties!
Deck Amenities
• All-you-can-eat buffet style (self serve) ballpark food including:
• Hot dogs. Burgers. Brats, pulled pork and chicken, along with a variety of sides, all-you-can-drink fountain pop and water•3 free beers (for those 21-), with 2 160z beer after
• Muttnik appearances for fun photo opportunities with your group
Dugout Club Includes:
• Your very own, Private 4-top table located right above the MoonDogs first base dugout.
• All-you-can-eat ballpark favorites including burgers, brats, hot dogs, sides, and so much more!
• Access to specialty food items for free
• 3 free 16 oz beers per person, and bottomless pop and water
• Your very own private wait staff to cater your every need
• Your company’s logo / name on a decal on your table
River Valley Hearing Diamond Lounge
• Your very own. Private 4-top table located down the first baseline next to the dugout club
• All-you-can-eat ballpark favorites including: burgers, brats. Hot dogs, sides, and so much more!
• Access to specialty food items for free
• 3 free 16 oz beers per person, and bottomless pop and water
• Your very own private wait staff to cater your every need
• Your company’s logo / name on a decal on your table
Next to being home to the Moondogs, ISG Field is also home to Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato West High School, Loyola Catholic School, and Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association.
The city of Mankato is the owner of the ballpark and it is operated by Mankato Parks and Recreation.
Here are some photos of this nice looking ballpark:
