Sec Taylor Stadium is the home of the Iowa Cubs of the Pacific Coast League. The Cubs are the Class AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
I visited Sec Taylor Stadium early on a wet Sunday morning and, thanks to the friendly staff, was allowed to wander around the ballpark for a few minutes as the grounds crew attempted to prepare the field for an afternoon game.
The park has a nice location, on the south edge of the city at the confluence of two rivers. It is an impressive facility, very clean, well landscaped and quite inviting.
The seats offer great views in all directions. Beyond the 3rd base line is downtown Des Moines. To center field is the impressive State Capitol, which looms larger in person than in the wide angle shot above. Beyond the right field corner are the two rivers which join amidst channels and bridges.
The park itself is very nice. The large grandstand is close to the action and sweeps from line to line. There is no upper deck, like you find in some AAA parks, but there are unobtrusive luxury boxes. Beyond the left field fence is a grill and deck area where, presumably, one can enjoy the fine smells of grilling delectables during the game.
Without having seen a game at Sec Taylor, I can not say for certain, but I would imagine that this very nice, well placed facility would likely receive a very solid rating from this reviewer.
These photographs were taken in May, 2002