History

Dunn Field is named after Elmiran, Edward Joseph Dunn, the developer/businessman who donated the land to the City of Elmira. Dunn Field is the third ballpark in Elmira since 1888. The first two parks were Maple Avenue Driving Park and Recreation Park. Recreation Park burned down in 1938 and Dunn Field was built and opened on the same spot in 1939. 

Opened in 1938. Many great baseball players played their home games on this field during part of their minor league years; including Wade Boggs, Curt Schilling, and Jim Palmer. Former player and MLB Manager Don Zimmer was even married on Dunn Field in 1951.  The Elmira Pioneers has a great tradition not just as an organization and its 110 years of excellence, but as players that have played the great american game that have moved on to the MLB.

Stadium Facts and Information

Dimensions

Left - 325' Left Center - 358'

Center - 386' Right Center - 358'

Right - 325' Fences are 12' high (20' in LF).

Capacity

TOTAL - 4,448

Box Seats - 312

General Admission - 3,708

Bleachers - 278

Picnic Area - 150

 

Concessions

Concessions are located on the concourse next to the souvenir stand.

Personal waitress service will be available to Box Seat patrons only.

 

Souvenirs

The souvenir stand is located on the concourse near the main entrance. 

 

Stadium Behavior

Any fan entering the playing field for any reason will be ejected from

the stadium and will be subject to arrest. Management reserves

the right to revoke admission of any person for any reason.

 

Rest Rooms

Restrooms are located in the lower level of the concourse. Baby changing

tables are located in men's and women's restrooms.

 

Physically Impaired Access

Wheelchairs can be accommodated on the walkway between the box seats

and the reserved seats. For your safety, a location behind the screen is

advised.

 

Smoking Policy

Those wishing to smoke are welcome to step outside the stadium and  return

once they have finished smoking.

 

Food Policy

Insurance regulations prohibit fans from bringing cans, coolers, alcoholic

beverages or food into the stadium.

 

Directions

546 Luce Street

Elmira, NY 14904

I-86 (Route 17 East or West) to Exit 56, turn onto Water Street and head to first traffic light and take a left onto Madison Avenue. Go over bridge and go to first traffic light and make a left onto Maple Avenue. Proceed approximately 7/10 of a mile and take a left onto Luce Street and follow to the end. Dunn Field will be on your right.

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