Polar Park In Worcester Named One Of The Best Minor League Experiences In The Country

Polar Park In Worcester. It's the place to be when you want an incredible ballpark experience, without the major league prices that go along with it. Looks like the locals aren't the only ones who agree as Polar Park In Worcester has just been named one of the top minor league experiences in the country.

USA Today is out with their list of the top minor league ballparks. The list was compiled by an expert panel who looked at several aspects of minor league ballpark life. They considered atmosphere, amenities, architecture, and homages to major league fields or legendary players. I'm happy to report that one of the top ten is right in our backyard. Polar Park In Worcester. Here's the complete list.

#10 - First Horizon Park in Nashville Tennessee. The park is home to the Nashville Sounds, and features a Fun Zone where kids can play the 9-hole mini golf course, see who throws the fastest pitch, and also play wiffle ball.

#9 - Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. This park is home of the Round Rock Express. Activities include a pool, rock wall, and bungee trampoline.

#8 - Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, North Carolina. Home of the Durham Bulls, an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, you can check out the original snorting bull from the "Bull Durham" movie that hangs above the concourse. They also have a Blue Monster which is a Fenway-style left field wall that's 32 feet tall.

#7 - Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before taking in a Charlotte Knights game, you can check out the Hall of Fame Rotunda. There's also a dedicated exhibit for Eddie G.G. Burton who played in the Negro Leagues.

#6 - Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas. Home of the El Paso Chihuahuas, the park's architecture "pays homage to the city's history in such elements as the red brick exterior and a boxcar-like facade inspired by Union Depot."

#5 - Louisville Slugger Field in Louisville, Kentucky. The home of the Louisville Bats, there's a statue of Pee Wee Reese. There's also an outfield seating/picnic area with the Ohio river in the background.

#4 - FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania. Home to the Reading Fightin Phils. There's a museum in the main concourse, and there's also a pool, picnic area, and boardwalk-style concessions.

#3 - Polar Park In Worcester, Massachusetts. Home of the Worcester Red Sox aka WooSox. Lots to do for young fans who can play at Plymouth Street Playground which is just beyond the outfield. They also have Workers Reality, an augmented reality baseball-themed scavenger hunt for all ages. That said, I've heard nothing but great things about Polar Park In Worcester for a great time for the whole family.

#2 - Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York. Home of the Buffalo Bisons, it's one of the bigger parks for a minor league one. It has 16,600 seats and was designed so a third deck could be added quickly if Buffalo got a major league expansion team.

#1 - Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa. Home of the Quad Cities River Bandits, the venue features a mini amusement park. It includes rides like: a giant Ferris wheel, kids roller coaster, and the only double-decker carousel in the state. There's also a cornfield in the stadium.

Red Sox season is here, and one of the best things to look forward to are the new Fenway Park concessions. Each year, Aramark (the food and beverage provider for Fenway), releases the exciting new offerings for the season. This year is no different, and it looks like there's something for everyone.

The second best part of going to a Red Sox game has to be the concessions. Depending on the year, the food may actually jump to the best part of going to Fenway. And the really good news is that over the years, we've completely moved on from just hot dogs, peanuts, beer, and Cracker Jack. We have chowder, kale caesar wraps, veggie dogs, sliders, tacos, lobster rolls, and you can even get your Dunkin'. There's something for everyone. And did you even go to Fenway if you didn't get some ice cream in a Red Sox helmet? Food at Fenway can turn a good day at the ballpark into a great day.

The new season is already underway, but the home opener takes place on April 9th. For those that indulge in a little alcoholic beverage during the game, there's some good news. You'll be able to get a bigger beer, and there will be more places for you to find one. The Boston Licensing Board made a couple of approvals. One was to increase the size of alcoholic cans and cups from 16 ounces, to 25 ounces. There will also be more stations to get your beer or other beverage of choice. There will be 18 stations, up from 14.

Almost as exciting as a brand new season, it's always fun to find out what new Fenway foods we have to look forward to. Here you go with what you can try on your next outing to a Sox game.

The new Irish Nachos at Fenway. The dish features: waffle fries, corned beef, sauerkraut, sour cream, Thousand Island dressing, and queso fresco. If you need to know where to find them, head to: Home Plate, Gate E Concessions, and Truly Terrace.

Looking for something sweet and savory? The Chicken and Waffle bowl is for you. It's an edible waffle bowl filled with mashed potatoes, gravy, popcorn chicken, and scallions. You can find it at Truly Terrace.

Looking for a not-your-average clam roll? Try the Togarashi Clam Roll. It's a hot dog roll filled with slaw-nappa cabbage, clam strip, togarashi sauce, and togarashi spice. In case you don't know, togarashi is a Japanese spice mixture containing 7 different ingredients. You can find it at Truly Terrace.

After you've filled up on Fenway Franks, it's time for something sweet. That's where the Boston Cream Pie comes in. It's vanilla sponge cake, pastry cream, chocolate ganache, and chocolate crispearls. To find it, head to The Big Concourse, Center Field.

If you're someone who believes in, "go big or go home," this is for you. The One Pound Giant Cookie! The giant chocolate chip cookie is great for big appetites, or to share with someone else. You can find it at The Big Concourse, Center Field.