| Located on the scenic campus of Concordia University Wisconsin overlooking Lake Michigan, the state-of-the-art baseball facility serves as home to the Lakeshore Chinooks of the Northwoods League and Concordia Falcon Division III college baseball. Opened in 2012, the Kapco Park joint venture between Concordia, private businesses, and community-minded individuals serves the local community by providing affordable family fun and big league excitement!
Kapco Park’s fully synthetic turf field and modern stadium seating includes reserved grandstand seating, general admission with bleachers, lawn seating, and a beer garden, plus three fully serviced fan decks and an outfield patio and grill area. Local families and businesses have the opportunity to enjoy baseball and community events in a stunningly beautiful location just east of I-43, easily accessible from anywhere in the Milwaukee area.
Designed as a premier collegiate baseball facility, Kapco Park provides a high quality playing experience for college athletes from throughout the nation as they compete in an atmosphere that closely resembles life in the minor leagues. Professional scouts throughout Major League baseball visit Kapco Park to evaluate players during the season.
Significant Baseball Events at Kapco Park
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May 3, 2011
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Kapco Park Groundbreaking Ceremony
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April 1, 2012
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First Collegiate Game
(CUW defeated Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8-3)
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June 4, 2012
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Chinooks 1st Home Game
ft. Bob Uecker & Robin Yount First Pitch
(Lakeshore lost to the Eau Claire Express, 2-1)
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June 5, 2012
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Chinooks First Home Win
(Lakeshore defeated the Eau Claire Express, 2-1)
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May 30, 2013
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MLB Commissioner Bud Selig Throws Out First Pitch On Opening Day
(Lakeshore defeats Wisconsin Rapids, 10-8)
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June 22, 2013
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Lakeshore and Madison Play Longest Game in NWL History
21 Innings Over 5 ½ hours and Completed on July 12
(Madison defeated the Chinooks, 5-4)
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August 11, 2013
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Chinooks Clinch First Ever Half-Season South Championship
First Playoff Berth
(Lakeshore defeated Madison, 17-3)
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August 12, 2013
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Chinooks Post First Home Playoff Victory
(Lakeshore defeated Madison 15-0)
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May 21-24, 2014
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Horizon League Championship Tournament hosted by UW-Milwaukee
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May 30, 2014
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Chinooks Retire Robin Yount’s #19 at Kapco Park
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July 22, 2014
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Lakeshore Hosts the 20th Annual Northwoods League All-Star Game
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August 15, 2014
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Lakeshore Chinooks Win First NWL Summer World Series Championship (Lakeshore swept Mankato 2-0 in Game 2 of the three-game series)
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June 19, 2015
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Kapco Park’s first expansion with the opening of Villani’s Backyard Patio
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Kapco Park
Kapco Park’s unique field design honors Milwaukee’s baseball history through the input of Baseball Hall of Famer and Chinooks Minority Owner Robin Yount. “I wanted to design the dimensions so there would be plenty of action both defensively and offensively,” says Yount. “To me, seeing guys hit home runs is not as exciting as a player running out a triple or an outfielder making a great diving catch.” And with those thoughts in mind, Yount designed plenty of room in the gaps for triples and doubles.
Left Field Line: 317 feet
Left Field Gap: 344 feet
Center Field: 404 feet
Right Field Line: 319 feet
Top Attendance Marks
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Attendance
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Game
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Date
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2,517
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Kenosha Kingfish
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June 20, 2016 |
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2,503
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Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
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July 29, 2012
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2,434
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Madison Mallards
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August 8, 2012
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2,389
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Madison Mallards
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July 25, 2015
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2,346
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Kalamazoo Growlers
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August 3, 2014
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In addition to the entertaining action of collegiate summer league baseball, Kapco Park has served the community by hosting the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament, numerous high school baseball games, including the WIAA State Summer Baseball Tournament since 2012, baseball prospect showcases, youth baseball and Little League outings, and corporate events.
Kapco Park provides the highest quality and affordable food and entertainment to the local community. Papa Gill’s Italian Bistro, Field of Greens, Wing It! Wing Shack, Gordon’s Food Service Picnic Area, Great Lakes Brewing Co. Fishin’ Hole, Robin’s Nest, and Villani’s Backyard Patio provide upscale and exclusive food and beverage options. With a full range of promotions, musical performances, and celebrity guests, Kapco Park provides an exciting and unique sports entertainment experience.
Notable Names at Kapco Park
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Bud Selig – MLB Commissioner
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Jim Gantner – Milwaukee Brewers
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LeRoy Butler – Green Bay Packers
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Sgt. Slaughter – Wrestling Legend
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Lynn Dickey – Green Bay Packers
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Jim Duggan – Wrestling Legend
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Frank Winters – Green Bay Packers
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Kevin Nash – Wrestling Legend
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Doug Melvin – Milwaukee Brewers
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Al Snow – Wrestling Legend
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John Henson – Milwaukee Bucks
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Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase – Wrestling Legend
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John Hammond – Milwaukee Bucks
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Johnny Logan – Milwaukee Braves
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Bonnie Blair – U.S. Olympian
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Sam Dekker – UW Basketball
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Bruce Froemming – MLB Umpire
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Josh Gasser – UW Basketball
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Cozi Zuehlsdorff – Dolphin’s Tale
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Zak Showalter – UW Basketball
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Sean Astin – Rudy & Lord of the Rings
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Chris Mulkey – Friday Night Lights & Captain Phillips
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For inquiries about renting the field at Kapco Park, please email info@lakeshorechinooks.com
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