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Built in 1982, Warner Park, affectionately known as the “Duck Pond,” celebrates its tenth season in 2010 as home to the Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League. The city-owned park has housed some of the largest crowds in summer collegiate baseball history, including a 10,061 affair during a game against the Rochester Honkers on June 12, 2004. In 2009 the “Duck Pond” welcomed 205,377 smiling Mallards fans, including the fourth-annual MLB Alumni Game & Roller Derby exhibition events – the fourth consecutive year the team has surpassed the 200,000 mark in season-attendance.
The team also debuted a German-themed celebration dubbed "Ducktoberfest" that saw 2,500 fans brave 40 degree temperatures on October 3, 2009. Among the activities were Dachshund races, axe throwing exhibitions, Bingo, arts & crafts for the children, and the Stoddard's brat eating contest.
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Upon entering the “Duck Pond”, fans first notice the Amp Energy Vision Video Board located in left-center field, showing live, full-color video of game highlights and always-zany on-field promotions. There’s no excuse for missing game action as 14 flat screen televisions around the park also offer live game action along with instant replays.
No matter what you have the taste for, there’s a good chance the vast menu at the “Duck Pond” will satisfy your cravings. “Stoddard’s Smokehouse,” located in the concourse area, offers smoked brisket and pork sandwiches along with a delicious Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Back for a second year is “Maynard’s Slide In,” a 100% locally sourced burger joint serving hand-dipped cheese curds, onion rings, and made-to-order malts.
Minutes prior to the game’s first pitch, fans should be seated to catch a glimpse of the team’s mascot Maynard G. Mallard “flying” into the stadium via the 325-foot zip-line from the right-field corner to home plate.
Looking for that perfect souvenir? Be sure to stop at the “Duckwear Depot” behind third-base offering a full line of merchandise and trinkets, including hats, t-shirts, game-used jerseys, bobbleheads, travel mugs, and ever-popular duck calls.
Thanks for visiting the “Duck Pond!”
Stadium Facts (please view photos below)
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Stadium Name: Warner Park.
Year Built: 1982.
1st NWL Game Played at Stadium: June 2, 2001.
Seating Capacity: 7500.
Ballpark dimensions: 320 L, 365 LC, 380 C, 365 RC, 295 2/3 R.
Ticket info: Home Plate Club $12, Box $8, Bleacher $7, Cheap Seats $6, Standing Room $5, Season $225.
Parking info: Free parking at Stadium lot.
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Directions: 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. Warner Park is on the northeastern side of Madison. From wherever you are, you’ll want to make your way to the Hwy 30 / Aberg Ave. exit and head northwest. After you pass the Shopko (on right), you’ll turn right onto Packers Avenue, eventually veering left off Packers Avenue onto Northport Drive. Warner Park is on the southwest corner (on your left) of Northport Drive and Sherman Avenue. There are two entrances to Warner: either turn left to reach the Sherman Avenue entrance (on the right-hand side of Sherman) or continue past the intersection and turn left into the Northport Drive entrance.
Photos taken on July 30, 2009 by team photographer James T. Addis. That night's attendance was 7,475.
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