We visit Historic Bowman Field, the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters. Page 1: Fast Facts, Where to Sit, Introduction.
FAST FACTS
Opened: 1926
Original Cost: $75,000; almost $3 million spent in renovations since 2000
Architect: Anthony H. Vicso Jr. Architects (renovations)
Capacity: 4,200
Dimensions: 345L, 405C, 350R
Playing Surface: Grass
Owner: City of Williamsport
Past Names: Memorial Field (1926-1929)
Ticket Prices (2010): Reserved Box, $7.25; Adult General Admission, $5.50; Child 6-12/Senior (60+) General Admission, $4.50. Children 5 and under are free.
Box Office: 570/326-3389
Website: crosscutters.com
League: NY-Penn League (short-season A)
Parent: Philadelphia Phillies
Parking: A preferred parking area directly next to the ballpark costs $2, but skip it: there’s plenty of free parking on the city-owned land around the ballpark.
Address: 1700 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701
Directions: From the North: Follow Route 15 South. Take the Fourth Street exit. Turn left onto Fourth Street. Bowman Field will be on your left. From the South: Follow Route 15 North. Cross the Susquehanna River via the Market Street Bridge and follow into Downtown Williamsport. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow approx. 3-4 miles. Bowman Field will be on your right. From the East: Take Interstate 80 to Route 180 into Williamsport. Take the Maynard Street exit. Turn right and follow Maynard Street until it intersects Fourth Street. Turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow approx. 2 miles. Bowman Field will be your right. From the West: Take Interstate 80 to Route 220 North into Williamsport. Take the Fourth Street exit. Follow approx. 4-5 miles. Bowman Field will be on your left.