Big change for the former Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods League), as the Wausau Woodchucks name is revived as part of new branding for the summer-collegiate team. (more…)
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Athletic Park Upgrades Pitched for 2021
Wausau’s Athletic Park could be poised for another round of renovations, as Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership pitches a $1.5 million slate of upgrades. (more…)
Revisiting Old Favorites: Athletic Park, Wausau
One of the joys of working in the baseball world is being pleasantly surprised by ballpark changes happening over long periods of time—something made clear with a visit Sunday to Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Wisconsin Woodchucks Unveil The Bullpen
The Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have unveiled plans for The Bullpen, a new addition to Athletic Park. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, Summer Collegiate: Kokomo Municipal Stadium
Kokomo Municipal Stadium, home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits, was the fan’s favorite for the second consecutive year as the best summer-collegiate ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks competition. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Summer Collegiate, Finals
It’s Kokomo Municipal Stadium vs. Athletic Park in the final round of Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for favorite summer-collegiate facilities. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Woodchucks unveil Ministry Health Care Terrace
Another step in the renovation of Wausau’s historic Athletic Park: the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) today unveiled the Ministry Health Care Terrace, set to be completed for the 2016 season home opener. (more…)
Second phase of Athletic Park renovations set for 2016
The second round of renovations to Wausau’s Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), are set to begin after the end of the 2015 season. (more…)
Final renovation work underway at Wausau’s Athletic Park
This season will be a big one for the summer-collegiate Northwoods League: Besides new teams in Kenosha and Kalamazoo, the Wisconsin Woodchucks will be playing at a renovated Athletic Park. A Civilian Conservation Corps-funded and constructed facility that was once a longtime home to Midwest League and Wisconsin State League baseball (John Henry Moss, of […]
Wausau’s Athletic Park set for renovations
Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and a classic Civilian Conservation Corps facility, is set for renovation the next five years. The $2.7 million plan, to be funded by team owner Mark Macdonald, calls for a renovated grandstand with suites and updated concessions. The area around the ballpark will be […]
Wisconsin Woodchucks sold
The Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have been sold by Clark Eckhoff to Wisconsin native Mark Macdonald. “Mark Macdonald will be a great asset to the Woodchucks, and our community,” Eckhoff said in a press release. “He is very civic minded which is important for further success of the Woodchucks. Mark is a Wisconsin […]
Athletic Park / Wisconsin Woodchucks
Athletic Park is sometimes called the Wrigley Field of the Northwoods League, and the claim has a lot of merit. Like Wrigley, Athletic Park is old: the original grandstand dates back to 1936, and the stone wall surrounding the ballpark came a few years after that. Athletic Park is nestled in a residential area north […]