Clemens Field, Baseball stadium in Hannibal, United States.
Clemens Field is a baseball stadium in Hannibal with limestone walls and a classic layout that seats around 2,500 people. The grounds feature a traditional grandstand behind home plate and incorporate updated facilities from recent renovation work.
The original field opened in 1924 but was destroyed by fire, then rebuilt in 1938 through a federal New Deal program. During World War II it served briefly as a detention facility for German prisoners of war.
The ballpark is named for Samuel Clemens, the Hannibal resident known worldwide as Mark Twain. The name ties the stadium to the town's literary identity, and the site sits at the south end of downtown, a short walk from the riverfront blocks associated with Twain's boyhood. Local youth and 16U summer leagues played here as of 2020.
The venue is located on Warren Barrett Drive and easy to find, though parking nearby can be limited during events. Arriving early helps you get oriented and find a good spot to watch a game.
The Jake Beckley Gate was added in 2016 to honor a local native who became one of baseball's greatest hitters and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. His connection to Hannibal runs deep, making this tribute a source of local pride.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,632 contributors worldwide.