Parks & Recreation

Park Description

Located in the shadow of Duluth’s ore docks, Wade Stadium was built in 1941 as the Duluth All Sports Stadium, home to the Duluth Dukes minor league baseball club. It was renamed Wade Stadium in honor of Duke’s owner Frank Wade, known as Duluth’s “Mr. Baseball.” Built of bricks that once paved Grand Avenue, the stadium was renovated in 2015 and today plays host to the Duluth Huskies of the Northwoods League, made of college players from across the country.

In 2025, Athletic Venue Reinvestment Initiative Funds supported improvements to Wade Stadium, including brown turf replacement and repairing the building envelope. Building improvements focused on issues related to structural integrity, water filtration, and life safety concerns in order to extend the lifespan and enjoyment of Wade Stadium. Areas of improvement included roof system replacement/repair, exterior door replacements, repairs to masonry openings, and brick tuckpointing and replacement.