
Clover Park
What a visiting fan needs to know: where to stay, getting in from PBI, parking and tailgating, what to eat and where to sit.
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- Home of the Mets
- Fly into PBI
Plan every part of the trip
PGA Golf Club at PGA Village, Google MapsWhere to stayVisiting fans pick St. Lucie West or PGA Village.
Roger Martinez, Google MapsGetting therePBI (Palm Beach International) is about 57 miles south.
Game dayBag policy: No bags.The Vine & Barley, Google MapsFood and drink3 bars near the stadium.
Things to do10 things to do around the ballpark, each worth points.
Greg Goodman, Google MapsSeats and shadeWhich seats are in the shade, and which stay dry.
Games at Clover Park
- Fri, Feb 19, Time TBAMiami Marlins at New York Mets
- Sat, Feb 20, Time TBAWashington Nationals at New York Mets
- Tue, Feb 23, Time TBAMiami Marlins at New York Mets
- Wed, Feb 24, Time TBAWashington Nationals at New York Mets
- Sat, Feb 27, Time TBASt. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets
- Sun, Feb 28, Time TBAHouston Astros at New York Mets
- Thu, Mar 4, Time TBAMiami Marlins at New York Mets
- Fri, Mar 5, Time TBAAtlanta Braves at New York Mets
- Sun, Mar 7, Time TBAWashington Nationals at New York Mets
- Tue, Mar 9, Time TBAHouston Astros at New York Mets
- Thu, Mar 11, Time TBASt. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets
- Sat, Mar 13, Time TBAMinnesota Twins at New York Mets
Where to stay near Clover Park
Where visiting fans stay
From a specialist guideSt. Lucie WestVisiting fans pick this
5 min by drive. The closest hotels and restaurants to the ballpark, including a Holiday Inn Express.
PGA Golf Club at PGA Village, Google Maps PGA VillageVisiting fans pick this
5 min by drive. A golf resort area just west of the ballpark with the Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort and 54 holes at PGA Golf Club.
Victor Fritze, Google Maps Tradition
12 min by drive. A newer town center south of the ballpark with a Courtyard by Marriott and more restaurants.
Colella John, Google Maps Stuart and Jensen Beach
30 min by drive. Beach towns to the south. Pick these for the ocean, and drive in for the game.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guideMap of the area
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Getting to Clover Park
From Palm Beach
From a specialist guideOn game day
Checked at the sourceGame day at Clover Park
Getting in
Checked at the source- Bag policy: No bags. The only exceptions are medical bags, diaper bags, and a small clutch, purse or fanny pack up to 5 x 9 inches.
- Cashless: Clover Park is cashless, including parking. Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay only. You can trade cash for a gift card in $20 steps at the Fan Shop.
After the final whistle
From a specialist guideOne thing to avoid
From a specialist guideFood and drink at Clover Park
Bars near the stadium
Checked at the sourceCorona Beach House
Clover Park, 31 Piazza Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
An outfield bar inside Clover Park with Corona, Modelo, Pacifico and other beers. During some early workout days it opens so fans can watch practice from inside the stadium.
Away fans: inside a Mets ballpark, so expect a mostly Mets crowd that is used to visiting fans.
The Vine & Barley, Google Maps Vine & BarleyBefore or after
1680 SW St Lucie West Blvd #101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
A women-owned lounge with wine and beer on tap and small bites. It sits in the St.
Away fans: a small neighborhood wine and beer lounge, not a team bar. Any colors are fine.
Tutto Fresco Restaurant, Google Maps Tutto FrescoBefore or after
9501 Reserve Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
An Italian and steak restaurant open for lunch and dinner near PGA Village. Book ahead on weekends in March.
Away fans: an upscale restaurant, not a team bar. Good for a sit-down dinner after a day game.
Things to do around Clover Park
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
- Outing65 points
Run the Swing into Spring Training 5K
In 2026 the Mets held a 5K on the morning of the first home game, starting near the main gate, running through the practice fields and finishing at home plate. Check stluciemets.com for the 2027 date.
$$. 5 hours 10 minutes before first pitch
- Ritual65 points
Watch a Mets open workout
Workouts are open to the public every day of spring, starting at 9:30am, on the practice fields behind left field. On non-game days entry and parking are free, and you can stay until the players leave the field.
Free. 3 hours 40 minutes before first pitch
- Ritual50 points
Buy a batting practice pass
In 2026 the Mets sold batting practice passes for $75, limited to the first 75 fans, and early entry passes for $25. Both let you in 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch.
$$$. 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch
- Landmark40 points
See the 9/11 memorial
A memorial sculpture in front of the ballpark holds a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. It also honors three former Mets employees who died in the attack.
Free. 1 hour 40 minutes before first pitch
- Photo25 points
Find the bobblehead wall
More than 850 bobbleheads of Mets players, broadcasters and managers line a display on the concourse. Stop by before you find your seat.
Free. 1 hour 20 minutes before first pitch
- Photo30 points
Spread out on The Hill
The grass berm beyond the right field wall, added in 2004, is the cheapest way into a game and a good spot for families. Bring a blanket and arrive early on weekends.
$. 1 hour before first pitch
- Eat40 points
Taco in a Helmet
A longtime Clover Park favorite: ground beef or chicken taco fixings served in a mini batting helmet. It is the signature ballpark food here.
$. 30 minutes before first pitch
- Outing50 points
Play a round at PGA Golf Club
PGA Village, just west of the ballpark, has 54 holes designed by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Book a morning tee time on a day the Mets are on the road.
$$$
- Outing30 points
Walk the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
A public garden about 7 miles southeast of the ballpark. Adult admission is $5, and it is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday noon to 4pm.
$
- Drink30 points
Drinks at Vine & Barley
A small wine and beer lounge a mile south of the ballpark. It is a calm place to wait out the traffic after a day game.
$$. 3 hours 20 minutes after first pitch
Seats and shade at Clover Park
Where the sun lands on a day game, and which seats stay dry when it rains.
Shade and cover
From a specialist guide- Upper level seats under the canopy. The clamshell canopy over the two-level grandstand shades the upper level for most of an afternoon game.
- Sections 107 to 113 and upper rows of sections 7 to 13 on the third base side. A fan guide lists these as shaded for the whole game. The Mets dugout is on the third base side.
- Third base walkway to the outfield. The extended third base walkway has shaded areas and picnic tables.