Perdue Stadium — Attraction in Salisbury

Ah, Perdue Stadium, where the spirit of baseball is alive, but logic in payment policies seems to have struck out before even getting to the plate. In a bold move that defies not just tradition but also common sense, the stadium has concocted a payment policy more confusing than a knuckleball in a hurricane. It’s a place that demands cash for parking and for kids to enjoy a bounce in the play area, yet turns its back on cold, hard cash at the ticket window as if it were the opposing team's mascot.

Let’s get down to brass tacks, or rather, cold, hard cash. You pull up, brimming with anticipation, only to find the parking attendant with an outstretched hand, not for a high five, but for cash payment. This is understandable, even commendable. Cash has a clarity, a simplicity, a universal accessibility that transcends technological barriers. It’s democratic, it’s straightforward, and yes, it’s convenient. You know where you stand with cash; it’s as reliable as the seventh-inning stretch.

But then, as you mosey over to the ticket window, cash in hand, ready to exchange your hard-earned money for an afternoon of America’s favorite pastime, you’re met with a curveball. Suddenly, the cash in your wallet is as unwelcome as a fan of the rival team in a home game crowd. The message is clear: "Your cash is no good here." But wait, wasn’t it just good enough for parking? Isn’t it set to be good enough for the inflatable kingdom awaiting the kids inside? The inconsistency is as baffling as a pitcher deciding to run the bases after striking out a batter.

This isn’t just about resisting modernity or pining for the good old days; it’s about the fundamental expectation of consistency and the reasonable assumption that cash, the most basic form of payment known to mankind, would be accepted across the board. It’s about being prepared, only to find that the rules of the game have changed mid-play.

And let’s address the inflatable elephant in the room—the children’s play area. Here, after navigating the baffling dichotomy of the stadium’s payment policies, cash once again becomes king. It’s as if certain corners of the stadium are living in a different epoch, one where cash is not just accepted but required. The mental gymnastics required to navigate this payment policy maze is more exhausting than a doubleheader in the height of summer.

Perdue Stadium, in its wisdom, has managed to create a customer experience that is more perplexing than a hidden ball trick. For a venue that should epitomize the joy and simplicity of a day out at the ballgame, it instead serves up a confusing mishmash of policies that leaves fans longing for the simplicity of a bygone era where cash was not just accepted, but celebrated.

In sum, while Perdue Stadium remains a cherished icon of baseball nostalgia, its approach to handling cash transactions is in dire need of a rethink. It’s high time the stadium’s management team steps up to the plate, embraces the simplicity and universality of cash, and knocks out a policy that respects the preferences and expectations of all fans. Until then, they’re left batting in the dark, missing out on the chance to truly hit it out of the park with fans who simply wish for a straightforward, consistent, and inclusive...

Love shorebirds games!! Every step of the way they make it a great experience. Parking is inexpensive and organized. The ticket booths are quick and they have the functionality to purchase tickets online that cuts that out completely. They have a cute little baseball museum to learn some local history and a cool gift shop with all the shorebirds merchandise you could want. Their food options have awesome variety, and although you’re paying ballpark prices they aren’t out the roof. The music, dances, games, and announcer makes for a great experience. Sherman will come around and pose for a picture throughout the game. And I haven’t even gotten to the baseball- the shorebirds have gotten very good in recent years. It used to be disappointing to come watch them frequently lose, but they’re on fire now!! Every game I’ve come to this season they’ve won. Plenty of cool engaging promotions. And the firework show is immaculate. Great experience from start to finish, if you’re on the eastern shore you’ve...

Went to watch the shorebirds. The game was good but I did witness something bad that could have been avoided. We arrived early and I took my two kids up to the play area where they have a handful of inflatables. They have one that acts as a batting cage. The kid stands inside of this area marked with black tape on the concrete pad. And they swing at a ball on a T. Well there was a younger kid standing inside the tape line and the batter swung and hit this poor kid right in the face. The parent ran and got a water bottle and put it on the child's lip. He was bleeding in a couple spots. I felt so bad. I happen to look over and there are 4 guys in attendance uniforms leaning on the fence all on their phones. If they were at their locations. They could have stopped the accident. I hope that little kid is ok. The actions made me feel uncomfortable. I know the kids parents should have been watching their kids as well. But having 4 guys just standing there away from where they were supposed to...