Went here yesterday afternoon to see the Bandits get beat by the Kane County Cougars. Despite the loss, it was Irish Day at the park, and it was a blast. Food: It is typical ballpark food. Overpriced and overly greased (for the most part) but I highly recommend the Philly Steak stand. Great quality and quanity of food in your sandwich and one of the better places. Atmosphere: Typical minor league ball park with a great view of the bridge and the Mississippi. Searing is plentiful and it's great for kids as they have activities for them after every inning. Lots of giveaways and very friendly staff make it a lot of fun. Price: Almost unbeatable. For a ticket, three rows behind home plate... $15!!! Maybe that's the Chicagoan in me, but those prices are a steal for some minor league baseball. If I'm back in town and the Bandits are playing, I'll definately make an effort to go a d check it out! read more

Quad Cities River Bandits - Three rows up from homeplate. - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Davenport, Iowa

My negative experience started prior to even getting inside the stadium. At the ticket booth, I showed I am a Green State member and asked for 4 tickets in total (buy 2/get 2 free). I asked for Berm seats specifically as I had previously been to a game on Wednesday July 1 earlier this month as well and purchased the same 4 set of tickets on the berm (purchasing 2 and getting 2 "free"). Except on this occasion, the gentleman at the ticket office indicated they do not honor berm seats under the "buy one get one free" system for Green State members. Nowhere is this advertised, and again, nor was this my experience within this same month. He brought his manager over who stated the same thing. I was firm in my stance, that this was not the standard nor was it my previous experience, but I was told I had to purchase seats elsewhere in the stadium, despite me attempting to share because I had three children all age 5 and under, I likely wasn't going to "sit" much at all anyway. In any case, I reluctantly purchased 4 tickets (only paying for 2 as a Green State member) and went in. Once inside, my children all wished to ride the rides. After all, this was a Wednesday and at our last game on July 1, they rode ALL rides for free (including the Ferris Wheel, Frog Hopper, train ride, and merry go round). At the July 1 game, they rode each ride numerous times (at least 5 times on all) and no staff asked questions or made us do anything to else. At this game (July 29) a female staff member (red hair, glasses, nose ring on the right side, trigus piercing right side) was extremely rude and indicated I needed tickets or a bracelet to ride the train or frog hopper. I gently tried explaining that this was not the case at my last game 4 weeks ago and that nowhere is it advertised one needed a bracelet or ticket to do so. I kindly asked if she could ask her manager to which she lied and stated he was "in a meeting". Come to find out, he wasn't, as she radioed him and he indicated my children could ride without the bracelet or a ticket. This girl exhibited unprofessionalism like I have never seen before. I worked for this team in 2015 as the Clubhouse Manager and have kept in contact with a few staff since that season. The River Bandits as a team could do a lot better without having this girl on staff. Her negative attitude and behavior was well noticed by others, not just me. I even attempted to tell the young man who was in charge of the Frog Hopper ride about my experience 4 weeks prior and he didn't seem to care if my kids rode the ride, but her stuck up attitude prevented not only my children but others from enjoying the fun at Modern Woodman Park. Dave Heller, the owner, is a former politician, so I'm sure he cares greatly about the image of his stadium and its employees. After all, he did pull political strings in 2020 to save the franchise from being eliminated from MiLB since the River Bandits were originally slated to be cut by MLB before he stepped in. All I am asking for is CONSISTENCY. My children all had the best experience at the July 1 game (minus how unbelievably hot it was). This time, I had to pay more than I should have, and my children did not have as much fun as they were expecting. The red haired girl with the nose ring and glasses exhibited an attitude I would never employ, especially at a baseball stadium that prides itself on being the "best" in minor league baseball. read more

For the last 7 years locals keep mentioning the need for shade and coverage at this park along the Mississippi. The need for more trees & canopy. Note you're not allowed to bring in your umbrellas, at this park or chairs... yet theirs are down on the edge of the park... and you cannot raise them... picnic areas in full sun. Note they don't allow you to change seats. Empty seats in shade they refuse to give elders while on location. They have umbrellas and they're all completely down and they refuse to let people open them.. I don't know if they're trying to force people to stay in the stadium or if they just refuse to give the people what they ask for. I would be worrying more about your community than funds you can make on concession. Great field not the place to take elders. Just two weeks ago a woman I knew and cared for was refused shade on location, she fell down the stadium steps at a game due to heat exhaustion. You need to do something about this. They also do not accept cash for parking or indoors at concession stands. This used to be one of my favorite stadiums... truly disappointed. read more

First time watching this team play. We arrived early to get the Arconic River Bandits bucket hat. The owner of the team even greeted us as we walked up the steps. This is a high single A Kansas City Royals baseball team. Their ball park Modern Woodmen field is so cool as its on the Mississippi River Bank nestled between a cool bridge on one side and a Ferris wheel on the other. Review 93 in 2023. read more

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I've been an autograph collector for 40 years. This stadium is the worst for accommodating autographers that I've experienced at this level of ball. Management has denied access to the visitor's dugout. They claim it's a safety issue, but it's been close to a year since they closed it off, so there's evidently no intent to address the issue. Add to that, when the picnic area is being used we are denied the chance to stand down there as well. "Friendliest ballpark in America?" Not even close, and I've been to many of them. read more

Fantastic experience! We took my son here for a birthday party and Dan was amazing. Dan set us up with great tickets, organized my son to throw the first pitch, and gave baseballs to all the kids. The kids asked the players for autographs after the game and loved the Friday night fireworks. Everyone who worked there (medic, security, concession stands, etc.) were warm and friendly. It had all the fun of a professional baseball game and perks of a small ballpark. The Ferris wheel and bridge were lit up for a great view even after the sunset. We all loved our experience! read more

Great place to watch a game. The ride attractions are great for the kids. I don't think many minor league teams have that kind of stuff. Money from the rides go to area charities. Not a bad seat either to watch a game. read more

Everything is to expensive.. Beer was 7.50 and warm as hell. Before the game even started, they ran out of hot dogs.. I will never go back. Rip off read more

We had our class reunion in the banquet hall. It was a nice space. The staff were friendly and did a good job. The food was very ok, but they only left it out for 1 1/2 hours and it started immediately. Many people did not get to eat and at an event where people are drinking that should have been considered. The staff did come sing with the guests and that was fun. read more

Great entertainment value! Dozens of things to do at game, even if you don't like baseball. Been to many parks, and no others even compare. Actually better overall "experience " than major league parks read more

Fourth of July, 2017. Nice concourse with variety of snack stands, and a nice air conditioned bar and souvenir shop. Several carnival type rides give the park a more festive, upscale feel. Fireworks were better than expected. Good baseball, too, the River Bandits won in the bottom of the 10 th. read more

I'm a former season ticket holder with no plans on returning to Modern Woodman Park. But I leave with wonderful memories, I'd highly recommend everybody visit this ballpark! A family fun filled atmosphere with plenty rides and activities to enjoy. Oh yeah and great baseball too!!! The main reason I went. Beverages I felt were on the high side. Yet they have Thirsty Thursdays when beer and soda are sold at a discount. Everything else is affordable in my opinion. Including ticket prices. And not a bad seat to be had in the entire ballpark! With a beautiful view of the Mississippi River and Centennial Bridge. The River Bandits has an owner who deeply cares about the fans. With a very friendly staff to assist you. (I can't say that about some minor league parks I've visited.) A couple of things I really like about Modern Woodman is the lounge. Where you can go in, sit down to relax, and have a cold beverage. The other, is being able to walk around the entire inside of the ballpark. Unique for a Low-A baseball facility. River Bandits baseball is indeed a tremendous source of entertainment for the Quad Cities. read more

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as someone who has been around it for years and years to come, the food isn't going to be the best, but they try their hardest and that's all that matters, it gives jobs to those who never had one to get them on their feet read more