Somerset Patriots

This is a perfect minor league stadium. I loved the access you get to the team on a Sunday game. I loved the fact that I got to meet a childhood favorite player in Sparky Lyle. I loved the Hebrew National hot dogs. I loved the way the place is run.
It’s worth an hour and a half trip in my mind.

This place is so much fun… and the most expensive seat in the place ia under $ 15 (cheapest is barely over $ 5). The food is reasonably priced and they even sell a cup that gives free refills for the day, which is great. On top of it all the place is extremely clean, which is wonderfall. They also do fireworks on many nights which are fantastical (my own trademark word). Its just a wonderful place to take the family for about 20% of what it would cost to go to a professional game in the city.

Fun night out with the family. The tickets are very cheap and the stadium is very family friendly. Staff are very kind and helpful. Not as great as a major league game of course, but good enough for kids just getting into baseball.

Great ballpark with surprisingly great food and drink choices. There’s always a special running for tickets.

Great family experience. Not a bad seat in the house. great, affordable food, with a lot of options. Easy in and out. Family atmosphere — safe for kids. Fireworks shows are great.

Wow, I cannot believe this park has been sitting in my backyard all these years and I only just discovered it. What a great experience!
Our children’s school was hosting an event for all the students to see the Somerset Patriots play the Long Island Ducks at TD Bank Park. I’ve never been to a minor league baseball game, and my 5-​year old son had never been to any kind of baseball game ever. I’ve all but given up on going to a Major League Baseball game, now that the cost for a family of four to see the Yankees or Mets can easily exceed $ 400 when you add everything up.
But it’s a totally different experience in the minor leagues. $ 8 per person for tickets to awesome seats along the third base line on the lower deck. $ 2 for parking. $ 7 beers. Reasonably priced eats, with food that actually tasted good and was served mostly hot and fresh. There’s even a concession stand that serves healthy food options.
What I appreciated most was that the Team Store doesn’t try to fleece you out of all your money. I was able to purchase my son and daughter a whole variety of foam fingers, bats, and seat cushions for less than $ 25. And both of them got a free plastic baseball helmet upon entry.
Because we were part of a special event, we were allowed onto the field, doing a full circle around the perimeter, meeting the players, horsing around with the mascots, and just having a complete blast. There’s even a grassy area where you can sit and watch the game that has the most beautifully grown grass I have ever seen. I wish my own lawn looked like that.
I totally recommend a family night or boys night out here. A great time is guaranteed!

Always one of my favorite minor league ballparks.
Definately worth your time, even though they raised their prices.
Always something entertaining going on between innings.
The mascots are always fun, and willing to pose for pictures

Our family has attended several games over the last 10 years and our experiences only get better. On our last visit we had a special someone go out of his way to get my daughter a ball, that made her day!
We love watching the players play the game they love and making special moments for our family! We have participated in the on field events and they always go smoothly!
The promotions are always wonderful also, thank you to all the sponsors and the Somerset Patriots!

We always have a great time here. The staff is friendly and the family environment is very nice.
The parking is super cheap and you can always get pretty good seats. Very clean stadium and a nice variety of concession stands to choose from.
Good time in September when the weather is getting cooler and your looking to watch some baseball.

It’s plain and simple. Cheap Baseball. Good Baseball. What else do you need? I recommend the Grub Hut for some nice food. Great way to go out and see baseball. I just wish it was a little closer to where I live so I can go more often!

It’s kind of funny with this place — I know it’s there and always have a good time when I go but hardly ever get down there. I’ve probably seen a game here 4 – 5 times or so over the years. I’m actually not too positive if they have an official parking lot of not. It’s a short ride from where we live which is nice. Definitely beats going to one of the boroughs to catch a baseball game from a commute standpoint.
As far as the stadium goes, it’s great. They keep the ballpark immaculate and it has a ton of stuff to do without being too busy (if that makes sense). They don’t have a ton of different food choices but all of the ballpark staples. I had an order of chicken fingers and fries on my last visit. Surprisingly, it was pretty good and I was also shocked that the food was piping hot. It definitely wasn’t sitting under a heat lamp for a ridiculously long time.
Another thing that shocked me was their beer selection. Of course they had your standard Bud and Bud Light on tap but they also had a really good craft beer selection. I enjoyed an ice cold Goose Island and they had a ton of other choices, as well. The selection was actually better than I’ve seen at some Major League ballparks. At $ 7 a beer, I thought the prices were pretty good, as well. You pay that at some restaurants.
The only knock I have against the Patriots is the actual baseball product they put on the field. I know there are some former major leaguers that come through but the level of play is not very good. The most recent game we saw was completely sloppy and error filled. On the plus side, we did see a home run which was cool but also a bunch of errors.
It’s definitely an enjoyable night out and a nice spot for the area. You can definitely take a family to the ballgame here and not spend a ton. I’ve heard from a number of people that they put on cool fireworks displays, too.

We went to the 11am game today. What a great experience. Easy in and out, decent food, fun mascots-​dig «General Admission», nice entertainment for the kids. A very welcoming ballpark. Seeing Sparky Lyle enjoying himself was icing on the cake.
Can’t wait to catch another game.

I come here about 6 – 10 times a season and don’t think I have ever had less than a 5 star experience at any single visit whether I am with friends in a company suite or sitting down on the field.
Parking is cheap, plentiful, and a very easy in and out. Every seat in the house is a good one. There are plenty of food options although I have noticed that it is getting pricier and pricier.
Their staff is great. Make sure to walk down near the Patriots bench before the game and say hello to retired Yankee Legend Sparky Lyle. I know a lot of younger people especially the kids don’t really know who he is but he did play a major role for a couple of World Series winning teams in the 70s. Similar to your current hero Derek Jeter.

Great affordable family fun! The team is great, stadium is clean, close to transportation. They have a lot of interesting games /​give always in between innings — whether you’re a baseball fan or not, you’ll be entertained.
TD Bank really is the jewel of the Atlantic League!

Old-​timey Family Fun!
We always enjoy our trips to see the Somerset Patriots at this ballpark. The parking, tickets and refreshments are all pretty reasonable. The facility is beautiful, the staff is friendly and we always get good seats even when last minute. I love that they really do cater to kids and families. It’s a great night (or afternoon) out for everyone. My daughter has «caught» a ball twice now & that’s been a big thrill for her — thank you #30 Charley Leon for that great toss on July 4^th!

Minor league baseball at its best. This is one of my favorite semi pro stadium’s.
Today’s ridiculous cost of Major League Baseball only permits the average family the ability to afford maybe one or two games a year boo. Ladies and gentlemen allow me to introduce those that aren’t privy to the minor league an alternative option. Semi pro stadiums will not only save your budget, but you’ll still see some quality ball. Somerset Patriots are a part of the independent minor league meaning they are unaffiliated with a professional baseball team. Sparky Lyle (retired Yankee pitcher) currently coaches this team.
Now here’s the thing about minor league games, no one really cares who wins or loses. In fact rarely have we ever stayed for all 9 innings. You’re at the ballpark eating sub $ 5 hot dogs as opposed to $ 10, beers for less than $ 7 as opposed to $ 12 + at Yankee Stadium. And the best part is the lawn seats at around $ 6. If you have young children that don’t want to be nailed down to a seat (that just about covers every kid in America) the lawn is perfect. Hoards of kids can run around next to the right field bullpen waiting for them to throw a foul ball (which they do quite often) or perhaps catch one live. A commuter train stops every now and then just behind the right field wall, hilarious.
The venue is quite active in engaging kids with games & contests throughout your stay. People cams and mascots always keeping you entertained. Special events & give aways all the time.
Minor league stadiums bring us all back to pure Americana in an affordable big way. The crack of the bat, the PA announcer, kids laughing ahhing & ooing and of course running around. You can even sneak in beers if you’re really crafty lol.
A great stadium for day or night fun for all. My highest recommendation.

Great local activity. I go at least once a year. Great for adults and kids. The park is well managed and kept clean. Tickets are cheap and there’s usually games and other activities going on.

I’ve been here with my family and with my church group. We always have a great time. It would be fantastic if the baseball was any good.
A good minor league park gets baseball on its fundamental level. It’s a day outside, relaxing, having some food, and talking with people. TD Ballpark is small enough that there are many great seats. For some reason, the preteens and teens love to walk from one end of the park to the other. It’s okay. It’s safe. Just put a responsible one in charge.
The food options are pretty good, including beer, if you’re into that. I fed a meal to three kids for $ 20, including drinks. The hot dogs are nice, ball park dogs. The pizza is not great for New Jersey and the chicken fingers are over cooked. But there’s funnel cake!
In between innings, they have races, T-​shirt guns, dancing, and all kinds of shenanigans. The music choices are good for getting the crowd into it. And the Patriots have maybe the best team cheer in history. Or at the least the most Jersey. It’s Jim Breur from SNL yelling «Somerset! Patriots!» (
) There’s lots of nights when they have fireworks after the game and it’s a really good fireworks show.
If only the baseball was as good. I’ve been to four games and the Patriots are 1 – 3 in those. Neither team ever takes command of the game. It’s never a hard fought fight. It’s just some not great players in a game of baseball.
But, oh man, the mascots are great!

We went with our church group last night and it was a lot of fun!
We did the picnic venue… which meant we got the wristband for the picnic fare. What was served? hamburgers (cheese on the side which meant not melted), hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, a soda fountain with various types of sodas, small bags of potato chips (plain flavor), chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies… this was an all you can eat venue btw.
There were also beer vendors where you could buy a beer if you wanted to.
I only write about the picnic venue but need to mention that the rest of the stadium sells other things such as funnel cakes, ice cream and??? not sure cause I never left the picnic area.
The game? Somerset Patriots vs. Maryland Blue Crabs — the game went into overtime. Lots of fun as there were announcers having the group clap, yell for the team, play music, sing, etc.
Afterwards is a fireworks show which was fantastic! I missed Fourth of July fireworks this year so this made up for it.
Lots of kids, lots of birthday parties, lots of happy birthday announcements… all in all, a good time!

A great night out a the ballpark. There is not a bad seat in this intimate, modern stadium.
Minor league baseball loves to put on a show. Expect to watch fans to compete at nearly every break and certain sections to win ball park food.