Wisconsin Rapids, WI – May 20, 2024 – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, in partnership with the City of Wisconsin Rapids, are pleased to announce the parking arrangements for the 2024 season in light of ongoing road construction in front of Witter Field. Fans will still be able to access our main parking lot via Lincoln Street, ensuring a smooth transition despite the temporary changes.
Key Details:
Access Route: Fans can reach Lincoln Street from either Chestnut Street or Witter Street. A detailed map is attached for your convenience.
Parking Lot Entrance: Due to the construction, only one entrance to the parking lot will be open.
Traffic Flow: Inbound and outbound access will be a shared lane, so please be patient while entering and exiting the parking lot.
We are grateful to the City for their thoughtful planning and support, ensuring our fans can easily get in and out of Witter Field’s parking lot during this period. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we implement these temporary changes.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming our fans to Witter Field for the season opener on May 28th, 2024 for a 6:35 first pitch against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders.
About Rafters
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters s are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rafters as your favorite team.
