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Maryvale Baseball ParkSpring Training home of the Brewers since 1998 Ballpark address: Opened: 1998 |
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Maryvale Baseball Park is in the western-most city limits of Phoenix. The 56-acre complex is found amongst dense commercial development in the city's Maryvale neighborhood.
Directions
Take 1-10 to the 51st Avenue exit (#139) and travel north for two miles. The stadium will be on the left, in a highly visible spot after Thomas and before Indian School Roads.
Parking
The stadium has a sizable parking lot next to it. Paved spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are the domain of the early to arrive tailgate crowd. Once the large paved lot fills up, cars are routed to the grass field between right field and 51st Ave. And when really large crowds are expected, the nearby Wal-Mart shopping center sets aside some spaces in the eastern edge of its parking lot, which is staffed by Brewers personal.
Cost: $6
Stadium Information
Maryvale Baseball Park is elegantly simple and fan-friendly. Noted for its openness, the ballpark doesn't have a true exterior facade. Instead, white iron gates and beige stone form the perimeter. The ballpark's signature exterior sign sits high atop white iron staging, beckoning fans to the open plaza adjacent to its main entrance down the right field line. Plenty more white wrought-iron can be found inside. It's used to make up the trellised roof that covers the concourse. That roof is supported by white suspension bridge-style cables. Everything else is painted blue, including the sleekest looking press box you'll ever see. The recessed playing field is framed by the berm and trees. Although it's the only Cactus League facility from which you can't readily spot a mountain range, it may be the most pleasant place to watch a ballgame in Arizona, where a few Milwaukee traditions have been brought west. Notable among them are the Klement's Sausage Race and the playing of "Roll Out the Barrel" following the 7th inning stretch. The ballpark was built on land donated by the area's developer, John F. Long, and named after the neighborhood it resides in. Mary was the name of Long's wife, hence the name Maryvale.
Fast Facts
Practice Fields
Types of Seating
All seats have backs and are painted blue. The 7,000 fixed seats in the grandstand are comprised of traditional plastic chairs between the dugouts and bleacher benches beyond. The large berm has a steep incline in the outfield.
Notes about the seating
Sections and rows
C to Z in section 100; A to Z in sections 101-106; F to Z in sections 107-112; A to Z in sections 113-118.
Seats to avoid
None. The stadium's design is simple, yet flawless. There are no obstructions. But don't sit in the outfield berm if hearing the stadium's public address system is important to you. The sound doesn't travel very well out there.
Seats in the shade
Fans seeking relief from the always present Arizona sun should sit on the first base side of the ballpark. For the typical 1:05 start the berm above the Brewers bullpen down the right field line is completely in the shade thanks to the position of the sun and the trellised roof above the concourse. The upper half of every odd numbered section, plus sections 100 and 102, are a haven for shade from rows P and up. By 2:30 shade has enveloped most of the seats below the press box, which casts its shadow down upon sections 100-104. Much of the third base side of the ballpark remains sunny throughout the game, with shade finally creeping down its upper rows near game's end. The bottom line is sit in the upper half of any first base seating section and you won't have much need for sunscreen.
VIP seating
None at all. Bob Uecker would be proud.
Game Day
Gates open approximately an hour and a half before game time, occasionally earlier. The Brewers take batting practice on the field before the gates open and the visiting team's bus doesn't arrive until about 45 minutes before first pitch. So there's not much point of being inside the stadium when gates officially open at 11:30 a.m. unless you like to watch the grounds crew do their job.
Food, drink and bag policy
Getting autographs
All players enter the field through a tunnel next to the Brewers bullpen down the right field line. That's an unfortunate setup, as it effectively serves as a barrier between player and fan. Pre-game autographs are often more plentiful from the visiting team. Many visiting players will sign down the left field line, between their dugout and bullpen. Visiting team fans should head to sections 114, 116 and 118 about 30 minutes before first pitch. There's not a lot of autograph activity on the Brewers side. Your best bet to snag one is by hanging out in the section (113) next to the home dugout. Fans will often have more luck getting autographs during and after the game. The reason you'll see a throng of people gathered on the concourse down the right field line near the clubhouse is because some players will sign at the fence there after they have been removed from the game. About 20-30 minutes following the game, especially early in the spring, a handful of Brewers will make their way from the Major League clubhouse to the Minor League clubhouse by walking through the crowd outside of the ballpark. They're not hard to miss, as they will be wearing cleats and carrying their equipment.
Unique ballpark fare
It wouldn't be a Brewers game without Klement's bratwursts. They're available throughout the ballpark, along with Klement's Polish sausage and hot dog. Otherwise, there aren't many specialty food items. Those that do exist can be found at tents set up on the concourse behind home plate, where the most unique offering is the wok fired soba noodles. Coke is the soda of choice and the beer is a no-brainer. Miller products reign supreme, with Miller Lite and the High Life readily available on tap. So too is another Wisconsin brew, Leinie's Sunset Wheat.
2010 Brewers Spring Training Schedule(only home games at Maryvale Baseball Park are listed) |
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| March | Day | Time | Visiting Team | StubHub |
| 6 | Saturday | 1:05 | Giants | Tickets |
| 7 | Sunday | 1:05 | Reds | Tickets |
| 8 | Monday | 1:05 | Mariners | Tickets |
| 11 | Thursday | 1:05 | A's | Tickets |
| 12 | Friday | 1:05 | Cubs | Tickets |
| 13 | Saturday | 1:05 | Rockies | Tickets |
| 15 | Monday | 1:05 | Indians | Tickets |
| 19 | Friday | 1:05 | Angels | Tickets |
| 20 | Saturday | 1:05 | Royals | Tickets |
| 21 | Sunday | 1:05 | White Sox | Tickets |
| 22 | Monday | 1:05 | Dodgers | Tickets |
| 26 | Friday | 1:05 | Padres | Tickets |
| 27 | Saturday | 1:05 | Rangers | Tickets |
| 29 | Monday | 1:05 | Giants | Tickets |
| 31 | Wednesday | 1:05 | Cubs | Tickets |
| April | Day | Time | Visiting Team | StubHub |
| 1 | Thursday | 1:05 | Diamondbacks | Tickets |
* Single game tickets went on sale Monday, December 7.  See the full 2010 Brewers Spring Training schedule |
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Ballpark Area Info
Maryvale was once a nice neighborhood. But those days are long gone. To be politically correct, the ballpark is now in an economically depressed section of Phoenix. Essentially, you go to Maryvale, watch the game and leave, although you do have the option of eating at one of the nearby restaurants. To be fair, Maryvale is nowhere near being a slum. It's just a neighborhood where inglés is a second language and you don't want to be after dark.
Travelers' notes
 Restaurants close to Maryvale Baseball Park |
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| Distance | Restaurant | Street Address | City/Zip | Phone |
| 0.35 miles | Presto Pizza | 5127 W Indian School Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-247-6368 |
| 0.35 | Subway | 5127 W Indian School Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-247-0056 |
| 0.35 | Senaduria Mariscos Altata | 5005 W Indian School Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-846-8070 |
| 0.35 | Sizzler | 5060 W Indian School Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-247-5524 |
| 0.35 | Peter Piper Pizza | 4105 N 51st Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-247-5100 |
| 0.35 | Golden Nugget | 4955 W Indian School Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-245-0313 |
| 0.4 | Tokyo Express | 4105 N 51st Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-245-1166 |
| 0.4 | New China Buffet | 4105 N 51st Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-245-3535 |
| 0.4 | Denny's | 4120 N 51st Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-247-4195 |
| 0.4 | Pancho's Mexican Buffet | 1003 E Indian School Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85014 | 602-285-0899 |
| 0.4 | Wendy's | 5225 W Indian School Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | 623-247-6037 |
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 Hotels close to Maryvale Baseball Park |
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| Distance | Hotel | Street Address | City/Zip | Phone |
| 1.7 miles | La Quinta Inn | 4929 W McDowell Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85035 | 602-595-7601 |
| 1.7 | Extended Stay America | 4861 W McDowell Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85035 | 602-272-8571 |
| 1.7 | Days Inn | 1550 N 52nd Dr | Phoenix, AZ 85043 | 602-484-9257 |
| 1.7 | Motel 6 | 1530 N 52nd Dr | Phoenix, AZ 85043 | 602-272-0220 |
| 1.7 | Intown Suites | 1530 N 50th Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85043 | 602-455-3897 |
| 1.8 | Red Roof Inn | 5215 W Willetta St | Phoenix, AZ 85043 | 602-233-8004 |
| 7.5 | Courtyard by Marriott | 1650 N 95th Lane | Phoenix, AZ 85037 | 623-271-7660 |
| 8.5 | Staybridge Suites | 9340 W Cabela Dr | Glendale, AZ 85305 | 623-842-0000 |
| 8.5 | Holiday Inn Express | 9310 W Cabela Dr | Glendale, AZ 85305 | 623-939-8888 |
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 Airports close to Maryvale Baseball Park |
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| Distance | Airport | Airport Code | ||
| 8.3 miles | Phoenix Sky Harbor International | PHX | ||
| 119 | Tucson International | TUS | ||
| 152 | Yuma International | YUM | ||
