Modern Woodmen Park is the home ballpark of the Quad Cities River Bandits, on the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. For a game-day visit, plan around the gate-opening time, cash-free concessions and parking payment rules.
- Address: 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA 52802
- Gates: open 45 minutes before game time
- Parking: $5 per car per game, credit card only
What happens at Modern Woodmen Park
Modern Woodmen Park pairs River Bandits baseball with a Mississippi River setting and amusement rides during home games. The ballpark opened in 1931 as Municipal Stadium, built for $185,000.
Look across the field for two distinctive parts of the setting: a Ferris wheel in left field and the Centennial Bridge beyond right field. Rides operate during home games and, depending on weather, from May through October. Individual rides range from $3 to $6; an unlimited ride wristband is $15. Inclement weather can close the rides.
Friday night home games are followed by fireworks. Before Sunday home games, fans are encouraged to attend the pregame autograph session. These patterns can help you decide when to arrive and what to fit into the visit.
How do you get Modern Woodmen Park tickets?
You can buy tickets online, by phone or at the Ticket Office on the west side of the ballpark on South Gaines Street. Phone orders carry a $3 fee per ticket. The Ticket Office’s non-gameday hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and it stays open through the end of a game.
Main gates open 45 minutes before game time, so use the time before first pitch to get through entry and find your seats. Children aged 2 and under are admitted free when seated on an adult’s lap; a child who needs a seat requires a ticket.
Accessible seating is available through the Ticket Office or by phone at 563-324-3000. An elevator is available through the Suites Entrance. Check the official site before you go for current ticketing details, game information and rules.
How do you get to the ballpark and handle parking?
Modern Woodmen Park is at 209 S Gaines St in Davenport. Parking at the ballpark costs $5 per car per game, with payment by credit card only. The venue is cash-free and has no ATM inside, so bring a payment card for purchases.
Keep bags within the 12 x 12 x 6-inch limit. Medical bags and manufactured diaper bags accompanying infants and young children are allowed, and all bags are subject to search. Backpacks, umbrellas, lawn chairs, coolers and selfie sticks are among the prohibited items.
Outside food and drinks are prohibited apart from items required for health reasons and one unopened bottle of water. Water bottles cannot be refilled at the main concession stands or other food-service locations. Pets are not permitted except during Thursday Bark in the Park; service dogs are permitted at all times.
Plan your visit from Rock Island
Modern Woodmen Park is about an 11-minute drive from American Motor Inn - Rock Island. The double room offers a separate place to sleep after the game. The ballpark’s address is 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA 52802.
If you plan to bring a child, decide ahead whether they will need their own seat. For accessible seating, contact the Ticket Office or call 563-324-3000; the Suites Entrance provides elevator access.
FAQs
When do the gates open?
Main gates open 45 minutes before game time.
Can you pay cash at Modern Woodmen Park?
No. The ballpark is cash-free, and there is no ATM inside. Parking payment is by credit card only.
Are amusement rides available at River Bandits games?
Rides operate during home games and, depending on weather, from May through October. Individual rides cost $3 to $6, with an unlimited ride wristband listed at $15.
Can you bring a water bottle?
One unopened bottle of water is allowed. Bottles cannot be refilled at the main concession stands or other food-service locations.