Little Wrigley Field (aka Little Cubs Field)
While in Freeport, Illinois, I followed the signs to "Little Cubs Field," having no idea what I'd find. This is what I discovered...
"A nearly exact duplicate of the Cubs’ Wrigley Field – on a much smaller scale – it provides a fun venue for people of all ages to enjoy America’s pastime. Though this “friendly confines” will not host major league games, it provides a place for baseball fans of all ages to experience the thrill of participating in a tournament or watching a game in a simulated major league setting."
I grew up a mile from Wrigley Field in the '40s, '50s, and '60s, and spent many enjoyable hours in the friendly confines, and I was astounded at finding this treasure which takes great care to replicate everything about Cubs Park.
Here's a closeup of the scoreboard and bleachers. Click to enlarge and you may see that the Cubs are beating the Mets 21-0 with 22 hits and the Sox are beating the Yankees 8-0!
You can find this park at the intersection of McKinley and Empire, between U.S. Route 20 and Business 20 and west of Illinois 26. Of course, the honorary street sign at the intersection reads...
...and behind the outfield walls there are signs that read "Sheffield" and "Waveland."
And of course it wouldn't be Wrigley without a statue of Harry Carey...
And yes, the foul poles fly the six retired uniform numbers, three on each pole.
Little Cubs Field website
"A nearly exact duplicate of the Cubs’ Wrigley Field – on a much smaller scale – it provides a fun venue for people of all ages to enjoy America’s pastime. Though this “friendly confines” will not host major league games, it provides a place for baseball fans of all ages to experience the thrill of participating in a tournament or watching a game in a simulated major league setting."
I grew up a mile from Wrigley Field in the '40s, '50s, and '60s, and spent many enjoyable hours in the friendly confines, and I was astounded at finding this treasure which takes great care to replicate everything about Cubs Park.
Here's a closeup of the scoreboard and bleachers. Click to enlarge and you may see that the Cubs are beating the Mets 21-0 with 22 hits and the Sox are beating the Yankees 8-0!
You can find this park at the intersection of McKinley and Empire, between U.S. Route 20 and Business 20 and west of Illinois 26. Of course, the honorary street sign at the intersection reads...
...and behind the outfield walls there are signs that read "Sheffield" and "Waveland."
And of course it wouldn't be Wrigley without a statue of Harry Carey...
And yes, the foul poles fly the six retired uniform numbers, three on each pole.
Little Cubs Field website
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