Kapco Park is a Gem in Mequon

 Kapco Park is a collegiate ballpark at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin right off the shore of Lake Michigan.  It is part of a athletic complex at Concordia that is next to the soccer/football field as well.  During the summer as well, Kapco Park hosts the Lakeshore Chinooks baseball team of the Northwoods League.  In addition to the Concordia baseball team in the Spring, the Chinooks play host to teams in the Northwoods League in this part, and the Northwoods League is a summer wood bat league for collegiate players looking to make the MLB one day and are trying to make it further along for their collegiate teams in the fall/spring as well.  A lot of the Northwoods League players end up being drafted at some point so it is a formidable training ground for players against each other.  Kapco Park is a park I went to in the Summer of 2021, post-pandemic (well.. sort of.)  Here is what I experienced at Kapco Park. 

 Upon entering the stadium the main thing is the parking.  You are helped with signs on where to go, where to park but a main stay is that parking is free.  That is a major plus if you wanted to watch summer league baseball.  Another nice perk the Chinooks staff do is offer a golf cart type shuttle from the lot to the park, albeit it a short walk away, for free as well.  So they really go out of their way to help fans on that.  Like I said in the first paragraph, it's a park located on the campus of Concordia University but it is well done with the athletic complexes like the basketball fieldhouse, football/soccer stadium and so on.  Also another noted thing is anywhere you sit just behind you is the Lake Michigan shoreline so you get a great photo of the lake as well.  With the picturesque take of the stadium, what does the stadium actually offer? 

Kapco Park, Lake Michigan background

 To be honest quite a bit.  There are concessions all around the home plate and first base lines.  They can't really do much on the third base side other than a neat patio area behind the stands due to the proximity of the football/soccer field behind it.  However they boast an array of food and drink options.  The plus side to this? They are all pretty good features.  I got basic foods like chicken tenders, fries and soda and later some ice cream.  The staff does a splendid job with their food and it is at an affordable price for families as well.  They have other options around the first base line as well so they do a good job with food/drink options.  Along the first base line as well is their fan shop, which is really just a small part underneath the stands on the first base side.  They have the basics, hats, shirts, hoodies and so forth.  Do note that unless you spend a lot of money on food/drinks, this is where you would spend the most money at a game.  They run in line for Northwoods League prices (25 a hat, 30ish for hoodies and so forth.) and are decent deals with minor league baseball as well.  This presents for a good night out for families and is essentially more budget friendly than most, if not all, major league parks.  This also goes for ticket prices as most are typically under 15 bucks per person.  Mine happened to be 9 bucks that night.  With that, how is the on-field entertainment?

 The on-field promotions and game itself is quite alright.  One plus for the Chinooks is this is a league where players are looking to make it to the pros so you are seeing really good collegiate players possibly before they get drafted by the major leagues.  The entertainment aspect is pretty much centered around young kids and they are legitimately focused on the family/kid aspect in the promotions and their mascot, which is a fish as well.  I think it is a solid approach and they deserve credit for their efforts on it.  Overall the field is a nice field and one that Concordia and the Chinooks should take pride in.  I feel that they do well overall with the seats as well and there is not a bad seat in the house. 

 All in all, Kapco Park is a gem and Concordia University and the Lakeshore Chinooks should take good pride in what they do with it.  They provide good amenities and they do really, really well with the family aspect while being accommodating to all fans.  If I were a diehard summer league/baseball fan, I would check out Kapco Park for a game and watch some good baseball with some really cool lakeside views.