| What had been a softball field for many years, Bicentennial Field has
been turned into quite a unique park. The outfield borders a street in
right field and houses in left and center field. Because of this, the dimensions
are extremely small, especially to center and right field. It is 310 feet
to right, and probably not more than 360 to center. The center fielder
is forced to play on the edge of the warning track because of this. A high
wall (20+ feet high) with a net comprises the outfield fence. The bullpens
are located in center field behind the tall fence. The grandstand area
is less unique however. There are box seats behind home plate, and reserved
seats down both lines as well as behind the box seats. General admission
seats make up the majority of the seats down both foul lines. One problem
with sitting close to the field is the chain link fence which is somewhat
difficult to see through. None of the seats are covered. There is hardly
any foul territory - maybe 20 feet behind homeplate and 10 feet down the
lines. In fact, there is not enough room for coach's boxes. The concourse
area located behind the stands has a concession and souvenir stand. They
do a good job of keeping the kids interested with many of the same promotions
that other teams do. Allentown has done an admirable job in renovating
the stadium and getting fans to come out. However, with Adirondack and Albany now gone from the Northeast
League, Bicentennial Field ranks near the bottom of parks in the league. Because of this reason, and the lack
of attendance, the Ambassadors folded just prior to the 2004 season. Professional baseball returned to Allentown in 2008 with the construction of Coca-Cola Park to host the AAA Phillies.
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