The Cincinnati Reds are the first professional baseball team having been formed as the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869. Their current stadium holds just shy of 43,000, is a pure baseball facility that tries to deliver the theme of the riverboat heritage of the city, and sits next to the Ohio River. In the stands in the outfield is a mockup of a riverboat with two smokestacks. These smokestacks shoot out small fireworks at the beginning of game upon the completion of the National Anthem.
The field for the ballpark is natural grass and the diamond is placed as close to the expensive seats as possible to maximize the fan’s experience. There are plenty of merchants roaming the aisles selling refreshments. The stand kiosks include the traditional favorites along with some local eateries: Skyline Chili (Cincinnati style chili), Penn Station (grilled sub sandwiches), and LaRosa’s (pizza).
The entrance to the park is on the city side of the complex are the statues of several players frozen in a game setting with a player batting, catching, pitching and several infielders. Access to the park is very simple although parking can be expensive as fans will be parking in lots that are typically used for business people during the day. Also, the walk can be a little long from cheaper parking that is deeper in the city but not unlike the parking at most ball fields.
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