| While I never did see a game at Billy Hebert Field, it doesn't look like I
missed a whole lot. Despite being an older ballpark, it has no
characteristics that would make it a "classic" minor league venue. Located
in Oak Park (a city owned park), the ballpark features an uncovered
concrete grandstand behind home plate and two sections of metal bleachers -
one down each foul line. About the only thing distinguishing about the
park is the ivy growing on the exterior walls. The Stockton franchise of
the California League called this park home for many years before moving
into a new stadium, Banner Island Ballpark, in 2005. Apparently it is
still getting some use by various amateur teams so should remain around for
the forseeable furture.
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