Peoria Arizona Sports ComplexHome of Mariners Spring Training and Padres Spring Training Gives Fans Plenty of Games and FunPeoria Arizona Sports Complex OverviewThe Peoria Arizona Sports Complex has the distinction of being the first spring training site to host two Cactus League teams. It is home to both the Seattle Mariners spring training and the San Diego Padres spring training.
As a result there’s a baseball game here almost every day in March during Peoria AZ spring training. The Peoria Sports Complex isn’t just a popular spring training site because of the large number of games played here, however. It’s a fan favorite for its spacious layout with plenty of seating, good food concessions and lots of parking. The facility sits on 145 acres and has 6½ major league-sized practice fields for each team, and indoor and outdoor batting cages and tunnels. Plus, its right next door to an extensive retail area that offers a wide variety of restaurants, shops, movie theaters and even a spa. And—perhaps best of all for fans—you can get quite close to the ball players at the practice areas. Because it is so popular, Peoria Sports Complex tickets go fast for Saturday games. Tip: If you are going to a game at Peoria, we recommend that you give yourself plenty of time to get there. The stadium is not far off the Loop 101 freeway, so it is easy is get to. However, the traffic on the 101 northbound starts to back up about 1 hour before the 1:05 game start. After exiting the freeway, there will be stop and go traffic all along Bell Road and south down 83rd Avenue to the stadium. 2010 Spring Training Tickets: Mariners Spring Training Tickets Peoria Sports Complex Seating A large outfield berm area of lawn is perfect for picnic style seating. There are also bleachers as well as infield and outfield boxes and club seating. Peoria Arizona Sports Complex Food and Drink
Peoria spring training fans will find diverse food concessions compared to many other stadiums. Items such as tacos, pizza, Indian fry bread and chick kabobs offer a little something for just about everyone. For dessert, you may be tempted by the deep-fried Twinkies. But, it’s probably better to skip those and head to the Shishkaberries stand instead. Their strawberry and banana fruit skewers dipped in chocolate are a specialty of Seattle’s Safeco Park. The Peoria Arizona Sports Complex is the only Phoenix area spring training stadium that sells them. Getting Autographs Arrive about one hour before game time with your baseball souvenir and a pen and wait by the dugouts or anywhere along the wall. The practice fields next to the stadium open at 9:00 am, if you want to try your luck there. Parking at Peoria Sports Complex Peoria Sports Complex Hotels
If you're coming to Peoria for Mariners spring training or Padres spring training, there are several good hotels near the Peoria Sports Complex. Most are within walking distance of the ballpark and are near dining and shopping. The closest resort is the Wigwam Resort and Spa. The Wigwam Resort This historic resort has an old fashioned Southwestern look with individual adobe casitas tucked amid broad lawns edged with leafy trees, palms and flowers. Wigwam has all the modern amenities with a full service Red Door Spa, gourmet restaurants, three pools, tennis courts and three 18-hole championship golf courses.
Activities Near Peoria Sports ComplexIf you’re getting to Peoria early to avoid the traffic backup to the game, you’ll have plenty of shopping and entertainment close by to keep you busy.
This section of Peoria is a shopper’s dream come true with a retail complex on every block on the north and west sides of the stadium along the 83rd Avenue and Bell Road corridor. The Arrowhead Towne Center (7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, 623-979-7777), just north of Bell Road, is a large indoor mall complex that has major anchor stores such as Macy’s, Dillard’s and Mervyn’s. Smaller stores include American Eagle Outfitters, Coldwater Creek, Forever 21 and JJill. Children will love the Build-a- Bear Workshop, Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory and the indoor children’s play area. There’s also an AMC Movie Theatre. Directly next door to the Peoria Arizona Sports Complex is the North Valley Power Center, a strip mall setting with shops and fast food chains like In-and-Out Burger. Just west of the Peoria Sports Complex is the Arrowhead Fountains Center. Besides having many restaurants, there is a Harkins Theater and the Dolce Spa (8385 W. Mariners Way, 480-722-0500), a full service spa offering everything from massages to manicures. If you’re looking to get out of town, take a drive north to Lake Pleasant Regional Park (park info: 928-501-1710), about a half hour north of Peoria, along Highway 74. This large reservoir, set in the middle of spectacular Sonoran Desert and mountain scenery, offers boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, camping and picnicking.
Peoria Sports Complex RestaurantsThe Arrowheads Fountain Center has the largest concentration of restaurants near the Peoria Arizona Sports Complex.
There are mainly chain restaurants here but there is a diversity of them, including:
For a sports hang out, stop in at McDuffy’s Sports Bar (15814 N. 83rd Ave., 623-334-5000). They serve bar and grill favorites such as buffalo wings, potato skins, nachos, charbroiled burgers, sliders and pizza. Simultaneous sports broadcasts, drink specials and dancing Wednesday through Saturday nights make this a popular gathering sport. Peoria Arizona Sports Complex Fast FactsLocation: Peoria, AZ is in the west valley section of the Greater Phoenix area. The stadium is located in north Peoria, just off the Loop 101 freeway, also known as the Agua Fria Freeway.Click here to see a map of the Greater Phoenix Spring Training Locations
Phone: 623-773-8700. Spring Training Tickets: Seattle Mariners Spring Training Tickets Ticket Prices:
Accessible seating is available in the Infield / Outfield Box and Club sections only. Number of Seats: 11,333 Click here to see the complete 2010 Arizona Spring Training Schedule Notes:
Note: This information was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, availability, access, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the facility before making reservations and/or travel plans. Return to Arizona Spring Training Baseball Sites and Teams page from Peoria Arizona Sports Complex
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