Great American Ball Park
100 Main Street • Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Great American Ball Park Seating Chart
The Great American Ball Park is the home of the National League's Cincinnati Reds. The park opened on March 28, 2003 with an exhibition game with the Cleveland Indians. The first regular season game was played on March 31, 2003 with the Reds losing to the Pirates. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by former President George H.W. Bush, who replaced his son, current President George W. Bush who was scheduled, but unable to attend.
The Great American Ball Park is named after the sponsor, the Great American Insurance Group. The Great American Ball Park is located in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio on the Ohio River between U.S. Bank Arena and the former site of the Cinergy Field.
Features of the Great American Ball Park:
- The Gap is a 35' wide break in the stands between home plate and third base and is bridged by the concourse on each level.
- Pepsi Power Stacks are located in right center field with two riverboat inspired smokestacks flash lights, which emit smoke and launch fireworks to incite or respond to the home team's efforts.
- The Spirit of Baseball is a 50' by 20' limestone bas-relief carving near the main entrance that shows baseball figures of a boy and a man along with the Cincinnati riverfront.
- The Mosaic pays tribute to two legendary Reds teams, the 1869 Red Stockings which was Major League's first professional team and the 1975 Big Red Machine club which won the first two consecutive World Series.
- The Panoramas of downtown Cincinnati are visible from most of the park.
- The Scoreboard is 217' nine inches wide and is the third largest in Major League Baseball.
- Crosley Terrace monument was created in front of the main entrance to highlight the park's infamous left field terrace.
- The 4192 Mural is a three piece mural on the back of the scoreboard in left field that depicts the bat Pete Rose used for his record breaking 4,192nd hit and ball he hit.
- The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is located on the west side of Great American Ball Park on Main Street. It celebrates the Reds past.
- "Rounding third and heading for home" is the trademark signoff phrase of former Reds pitcher and longtime radio announcer Joe Nuxhall which is depicted on the rear of the third base and stands on the north side of the park.
Weather
From snow delays on Opening Day to blistering heat in August, you can expect almost anything in Cincinnati. Night games in April can be chilly, but spring and fall in the Queen City are usually very pleasant. Heat and humidity can also be oppressive in the middle of summer.
Concessions
Alley Dogs: Hot dogs, brats, smokeys, popcorn, and soft pretzels
Beer Portable Stands: Domestic, microbrews, and imports
Coconuts: Mixed drinks, wine, and frozen drinks
Doggy's Dogs: Hotdogs, brats, and smokeys
Downtown/High 5/ Crosley Grill: ½ pound burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, and fries
Dugout Dogs: Hotdogs, brats, smokeys, popcorn, and soft pretzels
Foul Pole Desserts: Fried Twinkies, fried cookie dough, cookies, fried Belgian waffles, and other desserts
Frank's Franks: Hot dogs, brats, smokeys, and popcorn
Home Run Dogs: Hot dogs, brats, smokeys, and popcorn
Knuxy's Knots: Gourmet pretzels, hot dogs, and smokeys
LaRosa's Pizzeria: Pizza and steak hoagies
Montgomery Inn: Pulled pork and chicken, and dippin' dots
Riverfront Dogs: Hot dogs, brats, and smokeys
Roebling Dogs: Hot dogs, brats, and smokeys
Skyline Chili: Cheese coneys
Smoothies: Fruit smoothies, caramel and cheese corn
Sun Deck/Moon Deck Pub: Specialty draft beer, as well as specialty and draft bottles
United Dairy Farmers: Chocolate and vanilla soft serve sundaes, hard dip cups, ice cream bars, and frosty malts
Parking
Reds fans will find roughly the same amount of downtown parking available when they head to Great American Ball Park. But don't forget your walking shoes because some of the spaces aren't as close as at Cinergy Field.
Directions
From I-75 southbound:
Take the Second Street exit on the left toward DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT
Stay on Second Street heading EAST, and the ballpark will be on your right
From US 50 eastbound:
Take the Second Street exit on the right toward DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT
Stay on Second Street heading EAST, and the ballpark will be on your right.
From I-71/I-75 northbound:
Take the Second Street exit on your right after crossing the Brent Spence Bridge
Stay on Second Street heading EAST, and the ballpark will be on your right.
From I-71 southbound:
Take the Third Street exit on the left toward DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT
Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street
Turn LEFT onto Second Street.
From US 50 westbound (Columbia Parkway):
Take the Sixth Street exit on the right
Turn LEFT onto Sycamore Street
Turn RIGHT onto Third Street
Turn LEFT onto WALNUT Street
Turn LEFT onto Second Street.
From I-471 northbound:
Take the Third Street exit on your right after crossing the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge
Take Third Street to Walnut Street
Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street
Turn LEFT onto Second Street.
Tips
Prepare for the weather, it could change
Know how to get to and from the stadium
Arrive early
Remember which parking lot you are in
Bring some extra cash
DON’T forget your tickets!
