Erin Isfeld makes a good case for spending a long, hot summer night in the seats at Re/Max field.
Yes, there’s the action on the baseball diamond, courtesy of the Edmonton Riverhawks, but it’s more than that.
“It’s been a great meeting place,” says Isfeld, manager of corporate communications at Edmonton International Airport, and a former anchor at CTV Edmonton. “We’ll say to our friends, ‘Hey, we’re going to the Riverhawks’ game tonight. Meet us there.’ And it becomes a social piece for so many in our circle.”
The thing about baseball is the games are long — and that’s a good thing. There’s time for food, drinks and visiting, alongside the sport.
But the Riverhawks have also made a concerted effort to put entertainment front-and-centre with theme nights, games and family-friendly activities.
“We have a strong baseball family that goes for the baseball,” Isfeld says. “We billet players from the baseball team as well, so I have that affinity for going to the ballpark on a beautiful summer night. The sun is out, it’s warm, you have a nice cold drink in your hand and you get to actually watch your billets play ball. There’s nothing better.”
If there’s anything to be gleaned from this series: we Edmontonians love food and we love being outdoors. When we’re not slurping noodles or lingering over brunch, we’re taking scenic strolls, stopping at dog parks and snapping pictures at river valley vistas. Delve into this year’s list of Edmontonians’ favourite things — with best-loved picks from a variety of noteworthy locals who span the arts, business, sports and non-profit realms — to help build your own summer bucket list. And if you can’t make it beyond your backyard, you can at least follow this foolproof formula and enjoy something tasty in the sunshine.
