We are so lucky here in the West Valley to have not one but THREE baseball spring training facilities all within about 20 minutes of where we live. Even if you are not a die hard baseball fanatic, going to a game and sitting in the grassy open seating area is just good family fun at a reasonable price. It’s a picnic, a sporting event, family hang out time and a chance to enjoy our amazing weather all rolled into one! Plus there are discount days, special events and activities incorporated into certain games that make it even better. One more reason to go. If you remember to bring a glove, the kids might even score a practice ball. Let’s have some fun in the sun and "Take everyone out to the ball game" just like the song says!
Surprise Stadium - Practice facility for the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals
https://www.surprisestadium.com/
- Games run 2/21-3/22
- Lawn tickets start at $8 (price varies by game)
- Free parking
- Children 2 and up need a ticket
- Tons of family friendly promotions including: 1 K Fun Run / Pup Nights / Fireworks / Kids FREE Days (Feb. 22, 23) / Sunday Kids Run the Bases / Storytime Day / Sensory Awareness Day
- Discounts offered on certain dates for: Educators, Military, First Responders
- Family Fun Pack Deal: Feb. 23, Mar 9 and 16 $50 for 4 lawn tickets, hot dogs, popcorn and drinks
- Spring Training wraps up with a multi artist Out of the Park Music Fest on 3/22. Ticket bundles to the game and music festival start at $38. https://outoftheparkmusicfest.com/
Camelback Ranch - Glendale - Practice facility for the L.A. Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
https://www.mlb.com/camelback-ranch
- Games run 2/20-3/24
- Lawn tickets start at $14 (price varies by game)
- Free parking
- Children 2 and younger are free
- Sunday Kids Run the Bases
- Discounts offered: Military, West Valley Residents (explained in my article last week Info and to Register)
- The public is invited to watch the teams practice for free any weekday beginning at 9 am
- You can buy a custom message for their Message board for $50
- Tons of photo opportunities as you approach the main entrance with special markers and giant bobble heads.
Peoria Sports Complex - Practice facility for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners
https://www.peoriasportscomplex.com/home
- Games run 2/21-3/24
- Lawn tickets start at $25 (price varies by game)
- Free parking
- Children 2 and younger are free
- Family friendly promotions including: Sunday Kids Run the Bases (plus the chance to be selected for other special activities) / Bark at the Park / Book it to the Ballpark (donate a new or like new book and then you get to play catch on the infield after the game)
- Discounts offered on certain dates for: Educators, Military, Veterans, First Responders, Medical Professionals
- Peoria residents get a 25% discount on 4 tickets
- The public is invited to watch the teams practice for free any weekday beginning at 9 am on their practice fields
- You can buy a custom message for their Score Board for $25
Keep your eyes on the ball or you will strike out because Spring Training only lasts 1 month. Choose a venue, check the stadium's websites so you can see when their special events or discount days are, and take advantage of the All American fun these local ball parks provide!
