Great American Ball Park, Home of the Cincinnati Reds

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When did Great American Ball Park open?

Great American Ball Park opened on March 31, 2003 after construction began in late 2000.

What team plays at Great American Ball Park?

The Cincinnati Reds play at Great American Ball Park as a member of Major League Baseball.

Who owns Great American Ball Park?

Great American Ball Park is owned by Hamilton County, the county in which the city of Cincinnati is located.

What are the Great American Ball Park dimensions?

  • Left Field: 328 feet (100m)
  • Left-Center Field: 379 feet (116m)
  • Center Field: 404 feet (123m)
  • Right Center-Field: 370 feet (110m)
  • Right Field: 325 feet (99m)
  • Backstop: 55 feet (17m)

What is the Great American Ball Park seating capacity?

Great American Ball Park's seating capacity is 42,271.

How many people attend Great American Ball Park?

2021 Season Attendance Statistics

  • Average Attendance: 18,581 (44%)
  • Highest Attendance: 40,854 vs CHC on July 2nd
  • Lowest Attendance: 7549 vs ARI on April 22nd

What are the amenities at Great American Ball Park?

  • Club Seats: provided by the Bally Sports Club, these seats are wider and padded, and provide an ideal view for Reds games; fans are also treated to an all-you-can-eat buffet
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What is Great American Ball Park's bag policy?

The following bags ARE PERMITTED to be brought into the ballpark:

  • Bags specifically used for medical purposes (excluding backpack type containers) or infant care, purses, food bags, and soft-sided coolers that contain food and non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles
  • All bags must not exceed the size of 16" x 16" x 8"

Where is Great American Ball Park located?

Great American Ball Park is located at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

What time do the gates open at Great American Ball Park?

For games scheduled to begin at 6:35PM, all gates open 90 minutes beforehand. For all other start times, Gate 6 (right field) and Gate 8 (center field) open two hours before game time.

Can you tailgate at Great American Ball Park?

Tailgating is ​not permitted​ before Cincinnati Reds game.

Can you pay with cash at Great American Ball Park?

Cash is ​not permitted​ at Great American Ball Park, with the exception being that cash can be used to purchase Reds-specific gift cards that are usable inside the ballpark.

What are the most popular foods at Great American Ball Park?

Great American Ball Park features both traditional ball park food as well as Cincinnati favorites, including:

  • The Smokehouse Parfait is Mac & cheese, coleslaw, and BBQ pulled pork served in a bread cone/cup found in section 137
  • Wicked Sausage Nachos are loaded nachos served with cheese, salsa, jalapeño peppers, and queen city wicked sausage, found in sections 113, 130, and 518
  • The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is served with pickle chips and coleslaw, found in section 113
  • A Smore's Firebox is a dessert featuring french fries drizzled with chocolate sauce, marshmallows, M&Ms, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, found in sections 133 and 532

Hotels near Great American Ball Park

Residence Inn by Marriott: 0.4mi from Great American Ball Park

AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks: 0.1mi from Great American Ball Park

The Lyle Park Hotel: o.4mi from Great American Ball Park

Restaurants near Great American Ball Park

  • Moerlein Lager House​ features the history and heritage of Cincinnati's unique brewing, and is only a short 0.1mi away from Great American Ball Park
  • Upper Deck​ is a rooftop bar that offers a breathtaking view of the Cincinnati skyline and easy access to Great American Ball Park
  • Condado Tacos​ is a great place for margaritas and a wide variety of tacos, located just about 0.14mi from Great American Ball Park
  • The Stretch​ offers a wide variety of famous cocktails and is located about 0.14mi from Great American Ball Park
  • Fishbowl at the Banks​ is known for serving up giant tropical drinks, and is located about 0.15mi from Great American Ball Park in The Banks downtown
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House​ is on the more elegant side of dining, featuring sizzling, butter-topped beef just 0.19mi from Great American Ball Park