Veterans Park - Hastings Hawks

Like most teams and fields, there is minimal history to share. The Hastings Hawks were established in 1982, coinciding with the construction of Veterans Park, replacing the Hastings Spirals. The park was surrounded by trees and parkland to minimize the awareness that this was in a larger city. Parking There is a small gravel parking lot near the field, and 90-degree parking is available on the grass off Soccer Field Road. The parking is safe from foul balls for the Hawks game. If the east field is used, there would be a chance of vehicle damage from a home run. On the day I attended, the Hastings Hawk s vs Baseball 365 was the only field in use. Spectator Options Behind home plate is a 9-level bleacher. On each side of the field are grass areas designated for seating. The bleacher seating was acceptable; however, the number of crossbars on the backstop reduces visibility of half the ball, making each seat less than desirable. Additiona...