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Just about everything a fan would want to know about attending a spring training game at any of the Cactus League's 10 ballparks is detailed in this guidebook, so no matter where you go the Arizona Spring Training Ballpark Guide has got you covered.
For starters, the cost of tickets and parking are given, all seating sections are described, and the locations of nearby hotels and restaurants are listed, as are the schedules for each team. But where this book really hits a home run is with its in-depth information that answers fans' most common questions, such as which seats are shaded, where to get autographs, how to buy tickets, when the gates open and what can or cannot be brought into the stadium.
With plenty of pictures to compliment its prose, this book is essential for anyone planning a trip to Arizona for spring training in 2013.
Book Info
6" x 9" paperback with 202 pages, 50 photos & 10 seating chart diagrams
Published in late February 2013
Only $19.95
(Can still be bought at Amazon.com)
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The Arizona Spring Training Ballpark Guide ensures that you will get the most out of your day at the ballpark, no matter which ballpark you happen to be at on any given day during the 2013 Cactus League season. Written to help you plan your trip and then be your companion on it, the guide provides detailed details about each of Arizona's 10 spring training ballparks, a mileage chart so you'll know the distances between them, and complete schedules for all 15 teams that train in the Grand Canyon State.
Specifically, each Cactus League ballpark chapter includes the following information:
Ballpark Basics
Location and directions
Parking
Factual info, such as capacity, outfield dimensions, and contact phone number
Ballpark Overview
Description of the ballpark and what makes it unique
Outside the park - location of entrance gates and ticket windows
Inside the park - location of bullpens, scoreboards, souvenir shops
Practice fields
Seating
A listing of all sections and their corresponding ticket prices
How many rows are found in each section
Seating chart diagram
Seats in the shade
Seats to avoid (obstructed views)
Handicapped and VIP seating
Standing room and ease of moving about the ballpark
Buying tickets - Web site address, phone number and box office hours
Age at which children need to have a ticket
Game Day
Ballpark gate opening times
Food, drink and bag policy
The best places to get autographs
Concession stand specialties, beer choices and whether Coke or Pepsi is served
Area Info
Closest major highways and distance to major airports
Safety of area and things to do nearby
A listing of hotels and restaurants close to the ballpark
Team Info
2012 spring training recap
2013 home schedule (complete schedules are listed at the back of the book)
This guide is comprehensive, so no ballpark is glossed over. All are given equal treatment, as you can see in the book's table of contents:
| Ballpark | Team(s) | Pages |
| Camelback Ranch | Dodgers and White Sox | 18 |
| Goodyear Ballpark | Indians and Reds | 16 |
| Hohokam Park | Cubs | 17 |
| Maryvale Baseball Park | Brewers | 16 |
| Peoria Sports Complex | Mariners and Padres | 15 |
| Phoenix Municipal Stadium | A’s | 15 |
| Salt River Fields | D-backs and Rockies | 19 |
| Scottsdale Stadium | Giants | 16 |
| Surprise Stadium | Rangers and Royals | 16 |
| Tempe Diablo Stadium | Angels | 14 |
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