Photos by Gregory Koch and Richard Smith, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.57
Tiger Softball Stadium Auburn Dr Towson, MD 21204
Year Opened: 2015
Capacity: 500
Towson Softball
Towson University is the second-largest public university in the State of Maryland. Located just north of Baltimore, it is home to approximately 21,000 college students, of which 18,000 are undergraduates. Their football team played for the 2013 Football Championship Subdivision National Championship, falling short to North Dakota State. The basketball team has also had scattered success over the years, most notably in the early 1990s under coach Terry Truax, with guards Kurk Lee and Devin Boyd in the old East Coast Conference. The Truax-led teams made it to two straight NCAA tournaments in 1990 and 1991.
Towson is also known for their impressive gymnastics program. They have been the 1968 AIAW Division II National Champions, 1995 and 1998 USA Gymnastics NIT Champions, 3-time Calloway Invitational Champions, 15-time ECAC Champions, and 2007 USA Gymnastics National Champions.
The Tigers’ softball team plays their home games at Tiger Softball Stadium which opened in 2015.
Food & Beverage 1
There is a simple concession stand located at Tiger Softball Stadium that sells basic options such as soda, water, chips, and candy. It is a simple affair and you will want to eat elsewhere for a real meal.
The concession stand is not open for all games, especially weekday afternoon games.
Atmosphere 2
This is a basic stadium with a small set of stands located behind home plate. There is a mix of chairback seats and bleachers.
A standard, simple scoreboard is located beyond the outfield. They do have a PA system for music and simple game announcements.
Neighborhood 3
Besides Johnny Unitas Stadium and SECU Arena, nothing is right by the field. Even though you may have to drive to most places, Towson is a semi-urban environment with a very large shopping mall and numerous restaurants in the area. Try the Charles Village Pub in the heart of downtown Towson for good food and drinks. Some other great options are Glory Days Grill and Sushi Hana.
Baltimore is also a quick drive away. Check out the Federal Hill neighborhood, south of the Inner Harbor. There are a few fun restaurants and bars here. Abbey Burger Bistro is one great choice. The beer selection is good, and they offer a dizzying array of burger choices, which are all likely to satisfy
Fans 4
For many years, Towson was known as a commuter school. But in the last couple of decades, there has been an increase in residence students. Students are starting to come to games in more significant numbers. There are also many other fans who appear to be either locals or family of the players.
Access 3
Towson is located right off the Baltimore Beltway/I-695. The only negative is that Towson is a maze of roads getting to the Osler and Auburn location of the sports complexes.
Tiger Softball Stadium is hidden behind SECU Arena and may not be easy to find.
Parking is free and plentiful, but be careful to check regulations for weekday matches.
Return on Investment 4
There is no admission charge and the simple food menu is reasonably priced so the return on investment is quite good.
Extras 1
The only real extras are the unique location (hidden by an arena and the nearby loading dock) and the Towson Softball banner along the outside of the field.
Final Thoughts
Tiger Softball Stadium is not a place you will normally search for an amazing sports experience, but if you happen to be in the area it is a cheap way to enjoy a game of softball.
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