Osceola County Stadium

Parking
All of the parking for the general public is in a large grass field on the first base side of the stadium. Those with handicapped permits can park in the two paved rows that are as close as you can get to the stadium along its first base side. Fans arriving close to game time should take note that there are actually two entrances to the parking lot. The main and secondary entrance are separated by not even a quarter of a mile. Since everybody is directed into the main entrance, all you have to do to bypass any pre-game back-up there is to drive to the next left turn (those directing traffic will let you through). Very few people will do that so there's not much stop (to pay the attendant) and go at entrance #2, and not many people will exit via that way after the game either.
 Cost: $10

Stadium Information
Osceola County Stadium is symbolic of the ballparks built to host spring training in the 1980s. It was also one of the first stadiums produced by HOK, the renowned ballpark architectural firm that became a household name after designing Camden Yards. Although an $18.3 million renovation in 2003 spruced up the place considerably, Osceola County Stadium remains a relatively uninspiring facility known for its basic design and intimacy. Its official capacity of 5,300 is the smallest of any of the 24 ballparks used for spring training. The stadium's exterior is made of concrete shaded in the Astros' team colors and, like the team's home state, the interior has plenty of wide open spaces, as roomy concourses and patios abound. The right field corner is occupied by a building that houses the USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association) headquarters and Hall of Fame. A similarly attractive building in the left field corner contains the Astros' clubhouse and offices. The stadium is named after the county it's located in. Kissimmee is the county seat.

Fast Facts

Practice Fields

Types of Seating
All seats in the ballpark have chair backs and armrests and are painted green.

Notes about the seating

Sections and rows

Tickets

Seats to avoid
The worst sections are the last lower level ones on each side -- 101 and 119. Those sections are too far away from home plate, and when you're too far away you don't want to be sitting low (elevation is the key to best see the field further down the outfield lines). Another issue people in sections 101 and 119 have to deal with is occasionally blocked views from pitchers warming up in the bullpen, which takes place on the field in the line of sight from seats in those field-level sections. Some individual seats in sections 108 and 112 are angled poorly due to the design of the stadium behind home plate. That creates an issue for any seat numbered 8 through 13 in section 112, and at least the first few seats (staring with 1) of the five rows in section 108. For example, seats 1-5 in row 4 of section 108 aren't directly facing what they should be because of the way the stands are angled on that side of home plate, an angle which you can see in the stadium seating diagram. Because of the two pictured "bends," the aforementioned seats, which are on the near ends of sections 108 and 112 where the rows taper, are pointed towards foul territory or the dugout.

Also, if the volume is turned up -- and it often is -- fans sitting in row 16 of sections 202-206 and 215-219 are directly below the stadium's speakers, which are attached to the roofline and produce noise that is way too loud for the folks sitting in their vicinity because announcements and music must be blared at a decibel level to ensure that they can be heard throughout the stadium. While the problem is limited to brief bursts, like a batter's theme music, the thundering speakers make it especially difficult to carry on a conversation while they're being used for those sitting in rows that trace the roofline.

Seats in the shade
A roof providers cover for rows 16 & up in reserved sections 202-206 and 215-219. Because the sun is behind the first base grandstand, rows 12 & up of sections 215-219 will be shaded at the beginning of afternoon games while only rows 18 & up are blocked from the sun in sections 202-206 at first pitch. Those wanting to sit behind home plate and enjoy all game shade are limited to the last two rows (15 & 16) of sections 209-212. Over the course of the afternoon, more seats in sections 202-206 (about 4 rows, down to row 14) and 209-212 (down to at least row 13) become shaded.

VIP seating
A small number of suites are located on both sides of the press box and have outdoor balconies with stadium seating. A party deck atop the USSSA building can accommodate up to 80 people.

Game Day
Gates open 2 hours before game time.

Food, drink and bag policy

Getting autographs
This is the best stadium for autographs in the Grapefruit League. The Autograph Alleys - patios down each outfield line - are great places to get autographs before, after and even during the game. The patios are adjacent to each team's clubhouse - the Astros' in left and visitors' in right. Fans have pretty good access to both team's bullpens, where pitchers sign before and after games. Players also sign for fans along the fences from each dugout to the foul poles both before and after the game. All in all, the stadium provides plenty of opportunities to get autographs, which is a break from what has become the norm elsewhere.

Unique ballpark fare
Over the years a good selection of grub has been found at various concession stands and carts on the concourse that's behind the grandstand, where truly southern stuff, like boiled peanuts and sweet tea, compete for dining dollars with other not so traditional ballpark menu items like gyros, tacos and corn dogs. Kissimmee constants include pulled pork (or brisket) put on a sandwich, fried chicken on a stick, and steak placed in a pita. Generally, you get very good value for what you spend on the food, as the portions are often, appropriately, Texas-sized. Beer on tap, however, has been downsized to Rhode Island-sized options, as in 2013 the only draft choices were Bud and Bud Light. Prior spring trainings had a few more selections in addition to those two mainstays. The company that has long provided fountain drink service here is Coca-Cola.

2016 Astros Spring Training Schedule (only home games at Osceola County Stadium are listed)

March
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					4 Cardinals 1:05	5 Mets 1:05
6 Blue Jays 1:05	7	8 Nationals 1:05	9 Braves 1:05	10	11 Tigers 1:05	12
13 Braves 1:05	14	15 Nationals 1:05	16 Tigers 1:05	17 Blue Jays 1:05	18	19
20	21	22 Braves 1:05	23 Phillies 6:05	24	25	26 Marlins 6:05
27	28	29	30	31

* Single game tickets went on sale Saturday, January 30.
See the full 2016 Astros Spring Training schedule

Ballpark Area Info
The Astros train about 10 miles from one of the greatest tourist destinations the world has ever known - Walt Disney World. Besides that, there is lots to do in the surrounding area. From mini golf to helicopter tours, there are plenty of diversions. There's also plenty of lodging and restaurants to cater to the throngs of year-round visitors, a byproduct of which makes a visit to Kissimmee very cost efficient (meaning cheap). No other spring training destination offers so many good hotel rooms at such an affordable price (often less than $35). As such, the area is a good one to base your Florida spring training trip out of.

Travelers' notes

Hotels close to Osceola County Stadium			Become a featured advertiser
Distance	Hotel	Street Address	City/Zip	Phone
0.5 miles	Stadium Inn & Suites	2039 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-846-7814
0.6	Heritage Park Inn	2050 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-846-4545
0.8	Ramada	2145 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-846-4646
3.7	Super 8 Kissimmee Suites	1815 W Vine St	Kissimmee, FL 34741	407-847-6121
9.6	Holiday Inn Orlando Celebration	5711 W Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34746	407-396-4222
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Restaurants close to Osceola County Stadium
Distance	Restaurant	Street Address	City/Zip	Phone
0.25 miles	KFC/Taco Bell	1924 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-932-0950
0.3	Burger King	1920 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-846-2085
0.35	Mom's Pizza & Deli	1943 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-935-0300
0.55	Denny's	2051 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-846-7523
0.6	Cinco De Mayo Mexican Kitchen	2050 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-932-2555
0.7	IHOP	2095 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-944-3355
0.75	McDonald's	2110 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-933-8007
0.9	Third Base Pub	225 Simpson Rd	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-846-4747
1.0	Nick's Subs	2312 Fortune Rd	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-962-0016
1.0	Benny Wong's Chinese	2318 Fortune Rd	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-344-7996
1.0	Olde Cuba Restaurant	2215 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-518-0510
1.1	Rodeo Diner	2235 E Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy	Kissimmee, FL 34744	407-846-8003
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Airports close to Osceola County Stadium
Distance	Airport		Airport Code
7.3 miles	Orlando International		MCO
47.0	Melbourne International		MLB
64.1	Daytona Beach International		DAB
74.7	Tampa International		TPA

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