ST. PAUL SAINTS
CHS Field
The most entertainingly irreverent ballpark in professional baseball. The St. Paul Saints spent two decades as an independent league team with a performing pig delivering baseballs to the umpire, a rooftop hot tub, and a nun performing massage therapy in the stands before becoming the Twins' AAA affiliate in 2021. CHS Field opened in 2015 in the Lowertown St. Paul arts district and kept the Saints' anarchic spirit while upgrading the facilities.
PHOTO: Tommie91 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Architecture & History
CHS Field was designed by Populous and opened May 19, 2015 in St. Paul's Lowertown arts district.
The St. Paul Saints' history as an independent league team is the most entertainingly documented in minor league baseball — performing pig, hot tub, nun massage, organized chaos.
The park's Lowertown location provides access to the Twin Cities' best arts and restaurant corridor.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- Populous
- CAPACITY
- 7,210
- OPENED
- May 19, 2015
- HERITAGE
- Saints independent league tradition since 1993
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Lowertown Arts District
CHS Field is located in St. Paul's vibrant Lowertown neighborhood, surrounded by artist studios, breweries, and the St. Paul Farmers' Market.
Green Roof Design
The ballpark features sustainable design elements including a green roof and rainwater collection system.
Names & History
2015–present
CHS Field
Named for CHS Inc., the St. Paul-based agricultural cooperative.
Also known as
The Food
Walleye Fish Tacos
Beer-battered Minnesota walleye tacos with jalapeño slaw, crema, and lime.
Walleye Fish Tacos
Minnesota Fish stand — main concourse
Walleye — the freshwater state fish of Minnesota — served as beer-battered fish tacos with jalapeño slaw, crema, and lime.
Kramarczuk's Bratwurst
Kramarczuk's stand
Kramarczuk's, the Northeast Minneapolis Eastern European sausage institution since 1954.
Mickey's Diner Breakfast Burger
Mickey's stand
Mickey's Diner, the St. Paul 24-hour Art Deco diner since 1939. Breakfast-inspired burger with egg, bacon, and hash brown.
Grain Belt Pretzel Beer Cheese
Beer Cheese stands
Beer cheese made with Grain Belt Premium — the Minnesota heritage lager since 1893 — served with a warm soft pretzel.
Saints Dog
Every stand
Standard ballpark hot dog with Minnesota mustard program.
The Beer
Summit Brewing Extra Pale Ale
Summit Brewing Co. · St. Paul, MN
Summit, the St. Paul craft brewery since 1986, is the most locally specific beer at CHS Field.
Surly Brewing Furious IPA
Surly Brewing Co. · Minneapolis, MN
Surly's Furious IPA is the dominant craft across the Twin Cities.
Fulton Lonely Blonde
Fulton Beer · Minneapolis, MN
Fulton rounds out the IL's best Twin Cities craft beer program.
Grain Belt Premium
August Schell Brewing · New Ulm, MN
Grain Belt Premium — the Minnesota lager institution since 1893.
Sun & Weather Guide
Home plate faces west — afternoon sun from east
CHS Field faces west, meaning afternoon sun comes from behind the batter. The first base side gets the most direct afternoon sun.
Lowertown St. Paul evenings — excellent
Evening games at CHS Field with the Lowertown arts district surrounding the park are the best AAA evening experience in the Midwest.
Upper deck RF — river visible beyond
The Mississippi River is visible from the upper deck right field area on clear days.
Any seat — the entertainment IS the game
The St. Paul Saints built their identity on between-inning entertainment and fan interaction. Something unusual will happen at every game.
Minnesota spring — dress for cold
April baseball in St. Paul requires layers. The Mississippi River valley in April is cold with wind.
Afternoon sun from east
Right field bleachers face east and get full morning and early afternoon sun.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Watch whatever between-inning entertainment the Saints have prepared. Something unusual will happen at CHS Field that does not happen at any other professional baseball game.
The Walleye Taco
Get the walleye fish taco. Minnesota walleye, beer-battered, with jalapeño slaw. The most Minnesota-specific taco in AAA baseball.
Parking Reality
The Green Line light rail stops at Union Depot, a 10-minute walk from CHS Field. From Minneapolis, the Green Line is correct.
Best Value Seat
The right field standing area with the Mississippi River view — lowest price point and the most distinctive sight line.
Pilgrim Stops Near St. Paul
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
Mall of America Bloomington
The most visited building in America, heated entirely by body heat and light bulbs.
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