OMAHA STORM CHASERS
Werner Park
The home of one of baseball's best franchise names — the Omaha Storm Chasers, named for the storm chaser community that thrives in the Great Plains tornado corridor west of Omaha. Werner Park opened in 2011 in the Sarpy County suburb of Papillion with a tornado-themed scoreboard and the most meteorologically appropriate minor league identity in professional baseball.
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Architecture & History
Werner Park was designed by DLR Group and opened May 26, 2011 in Papillion, Nebraska. The park replaced Rosenblatt Stadium (1948–2010).
The Storm Chasers franchise name reflects the Great Plains' identity as the world's most active tornado corridor.
Werner Park's suburban Papillion location is a departure from the downtown stadium model.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- DLR Group
- CAPACITY
- 9,023
- OPENED
- May 26, 2011
- IDENTITY
- Tornado Alley — storm chaser theme throughout
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Werner Park Plaza
Werner Park in Papillion features a spacious entry plaza and is surrounded by the growing Sarpy County entertainment district south of Omaha.
Names & History
2011–present
Werner Park
Named for Werner Enterprises, the Omaha trucking company.
The Food
Nebraska Beef Brisket Sandwich
Slow-smoked Nebraska beef brisket with Kansas City-influenced sweet and tangy sauce.
Nebraska Beef Brisket Sandwich
Great Plains BBQ stands — main concourse
Nebraska is cattle country. Slow-smoked brisket on a sturdy roll with a Kansas City-influenced sweet and tangy sauce.
Runza Sandwich
Runza stand — main concourse
Runza — a yeast dough pocket stuffed with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, and onions. A Nebraska cultural institution since 1949.
Gorat's Steak Sandwich
Premium concourse areas
Gorat's Steak House — Warren Buffett's favourite Omaha restaurant. The steak sandwich is the premium beef option.
Loaded Baked Potato Bar
Potato stands
Nebraska agricultural production includes significant potato farming. Loaded baked potato bar with pulled pork option.
Storm Chasers Dog
Every stand
Standard hot dog with Nebraska mustard-heavy condiment tradition.
The Beer
Nebraska Brewing Company Mélange à Trois
Nebraska Brewing Co. · Papillion, NE
Nebraska Brewing — headquartered in Papillion, same suburb as Werner Park — is the most geographically specific craft brewery in AAA.
Brickway Brewery & Distillery
Brickway Brewing · Omaha, NE
Brickway, the Old Market Omaha craft brewery and distillery.
Zipline Brewing Trail Pale Ale
Zipline Brewing · Lincoln, NE
Zipline is the state's most widely distributed craft brand.
Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch
Nebraska market volume beer.
Sun & Weather Guide
Great Plains heat — dry but hot
Nebraska summer day games are hot and dry. Temperatures regularly exceed 90°F.
Great Plains evenings — better conditions
Werner Park evening games benefit from the Great Plains evening temperature drop. Summer evenings are comfortable after 7 PM.
Great Plains weather — anything possible
Werner Park is in tornado country. Spring and early summer games may involve weather delays for severe storm cells.
Nebraska spring — variable but pleasant
Nebraska spring games are pleasant when conditions cooperate.
Full Great Plains summer sun
Left field bleacher seating is fully exposed. Great Plains UV is intense.
Best afternoon shade profile
Third base lower boxes develop shade from the grandstand structure and are the most comfortable afternoon option.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Eat a Runza. The Nebraska yeast dough pocket stuffed with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onion. It is virtually unknown outside the Great Plains.
Storm Watch
Check the weather radar before any spring or early summer game. Werner Park is in tornado country. This is the most meteorologically authentic minor league experience.
Parking Reality
Werner Park is suburban and car-dependent. Extensive parking surrounds the stadium.
Best Value Seat
The outfield berm seating — Great Plains sky in all directions, tornado-themed scoreboard visible, and lowest price point.
Pilgrim Stops Near Papillion
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
Loess Hills Iowa Scenic Byway
The only place in North America where glacial silt blew into 90-foot ridges. The other place is China.
Strategic Air Command Museum
The five-engine B-36 with a 230-foot wingspan — one of five left — in a Nebraska cornfield.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Consistently ranked one of the top three zoos in the world. The indoor rainforest is the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
Plan your pilgrimage
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