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Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear. Fly into PHX.

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What we know about Goodyear Ballpark

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • Goodyear along I-10. 10 min by drive. The Reds list Hampton Inn, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Tru and SpringHill Suites here, all a short drive south to the ballpark.
  • Litchfield Park. 15 min by drive. A historic golf resort for fans who want a pool and three courses between games.
  • Avondale. 15 min by drive. Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites and Residence Inn cluster just east, closer to Phoenix.
  • Central Phoenix. 35 min by drive. A central base if you are touring several ballparks. Goodyear is 15 to 45 minutes from every other Cactus League park.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
There are no hotels within walking distance of the ballpark. The nearest hotels and restaurants sit about 2.5 miles north along I-10, on Litchfield Road, Bullard Avenue and around Goodyear Civic Square on Globe Drive.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor). About 27 miles and roughly 36 minutes by car without traffic, west on I-10.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
Drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor, about 36 min. Free ballpark lots off Estrella Parkway, Goodyear Boulevard and Wood Boulevard. Drive from Goodyear hotels, about 10 min. Home Plate Plaza at Ballpark Way and Festival Way. Rideshare, about 30 min. VIP lot off Wood Boulevard, north of Lower Buckeye Road.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Tailgate only in your own space, in front of or behind your vehicle. Gas grills only, and no glass bottles.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Small bags up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches are allowed, and soft coolers up to the same size. Hard coolers and large bags are not. All bags are searched, and everyone walks through metal detectors.
  • Cashless: The ballpark is cashless. All major credit cards are accepted, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay at the Team Shop and concessions.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
There are no set tour dates, but the ballpark can usually fit you in with a little notice. Call 623-882-3120.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Do not plan to walk to dinner. The ballpark sits 2.5 miles south of I-10 with no hotels or bars next door, so line up a car or rideshare before the last out.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Goodyear Civic SquareDistrict

    Globe Drive at Goodyear Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395

    The city's newer downtown square on Globe Drive has several restaurants on the Reds' local list, including The Stillery, High Tide and Copper & Sage. It is the closest spot with more than one choice in walking distance of each other.

    Away fans: both Ohio fan bases mix here in spring. Any jersey is fine.

  • The StilleryBefore or after

    1971 N. Globe Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

    A large bar and restaurant on Goodyear Civic Square. It is on the Reds' own list of places to eat near the ballpark.

    Away fans: a big casual restaurant bar that takes spring crowds of every team.

  • Saddle Mountain Brewing CompanyBefore or after

    15651 W. Roosevelt St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

    A Goodyear brewpub close to the ballpark and on the Reds' local list. It is the nearest place for local beer after a game.

    Away fans: a local brewery that welcomes every team.

Sidequests in Goodyear

Listed in the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Ritual65 points

    Guardians morning workouts

    The Guardians practice on fields north and south of their development complex, with set autograph and photo areas. Park along Wood Boulevard and walk in.

    Free. 3 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  2. Landmark40 points

    Photo with The Ziz

    A 60-foot-6-inch fiberglass bird sculpture by Donald Lipski stands in a pool outside the Home Plate entrance. Its height matches the distance from the mound to home plate.

    Free. 1 hour 35 minutes before kickoff

  3. Eat50 points

    Skyline Chili dog

    Cincinnati's chili dog is sold here just like at the Reds' home ballpark. Top another dog with Cleveland's Bertman Ballpark Mustard to cover both teams.

    $. 30 minutes before kickoff

  4. Outing50 points

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park

    Maricopa County's first regional park covers almost 20,000 acres of desert and mountains about 3 miles south of the ballpark. Hike in the morning before a night game or on an off day.

    $

  5. Double header75 points

    Second game at Camelback Ranch

    Camelback Ranch, home of the Dodgers and White Sox, is about 12 miles and 20 minutes north. Pair a day game here with a night game there, or the reverse.

    $$

  6. Outing25 points

    Kids zone and wiffle ball field

    Free inflatables sit on the third base concourse, and a kid-size wiffle ball field is on the first base grass. Good for a break in a long afternoon.

    Free. 1 hour after kickoff

  7. Drink40 points

    Local beer at Saddle Mountain Brewing

    A Goodyear brewpub about two miles north of the ballpark and on the Reds' own local list. Stop here before heading back to the hotel.

    $$. 3 hours 30 minutes after kickoff

  8. Eat40 points

    Dinner at Goodyear Civic Square

    Globe Drive has several restaurants on the Reds' local list, including The Stillery and High Tide. Park once and pick a place.

    $$. 4 hours after kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Goodyear Ballpark sits, and what you see from it.

Fans post the view from their seats, section by section. See the views at Goodyear Ballpark