Cincinnati Reds: Great American Ball Park – How to Reach, Where to Park, Eat and Get Tickets
The Cincinnati Reds are a professional baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central division in Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was founded in 1881 as the Cincinnati Red Stockings, making them one of the oldest professional baseball teams in the United States.
The early years of the Reds were marked by a lot of success. In their inaugural season, they finished with a record of 45 wins and 39 losses, which was good enough for second place in the National League. They won their first National League pennant in 1919 and their first World Series in 1919, defeating the Chicago White Sox.
The Reds’ success continued throughout the 1970s. The team, known as the “Big Red Machine,” won back-to-back World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. The team was led by players such as Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Pete Rose, and their success helped cement their place in baseball history.
How to reach Great American Ball Park?
Depending on where you stay and what type of transportation you’re using there are a number of ways to get to Great American Ball Park.
Getting There
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Here are a few possibilities
Driving: Take Freeman Avenue Exit. Continue on Freeman until it turns into Mehring Way and bears left. (From I-75 Southbound)
Take Gilbert Ave. Exit and turn right on E Court St. Take left on Reedy (across from Casino). Take left onto Eggleston. Take right onto Pete Rose Way. Take left onto Mehring Way. (From I-71 Southbound)
Take Fifth Street Exit after crossing Brent Spence Bridge into Ohio. Take right onto Central Avenue. Take left onto Mehring Way. (From I-71/I-75 Northbound)
Take Third Street Exit. Take left onto Central Avenue. Take left onto Mehring Way. (From U.S. Highway 50 Westbound Columbia Parkway)
Bell Connector: The Cincinnati Bell Connector is Cincinnati’s modern streetcar system on a 3.6-mile loop connecting the riverfront at The Banks, Downtown, and Over-the-Rhine. The streetcar is FREE to ride and Station 1 at The Banks is just steps away from Great American Ball Park.
Ridesharing: Needless to say, ridesharing apps such as Uber are extremely useful in such cases. The address for the stadium is as follows; 100 100 Joe Nuxhall Wy, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
Walking/Riding a bike: For fans that stay close by walking or taking a bike to the stadium is a brilliant way to avoid the traffic and the rush that comes with attending a baseball game.
Where to park at Great American Ball Park?
Regular parking: There are a number of parking facilities scattered around the stadium. However, as is the case with most MLB stadiums, patrons have to pre-book their parking before heading to a game. Parking charges can vary depending on the match and the day of the week.
Parking charges can vary from $20-$40 depending on the vehicle being used.
Best and cheap food at Great American Ball Park
Wings and rings machine room: This restaurant pays homage to the Big Red Machine, the Reds teams that dominated baseball in the 1970s. This spacious bar is home to the BetMGM Sportsbook at Great American Ball Park, where fans can bet on all the sports action with three betting windows and 15 self-service kiosks. Patrons have to be 21 and over to enter the room.
The Handlebar: Watching a game from The Handlebar is one of the most fun and unique experiences in Great American Ball Park! Indoor Handlebar Access Passes provide unlimited food, and six drink tickets per person.
1869 burger: 1869 burger is a fan favorite among Reds faithful. This stand provides some of the juiciest burgers that one can buy.
Dunkin donuts: For those wanting a donut or some coffee, the Great American Ball park has an outlet of Dunking Donuts available.
How to get cheap tickets for Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park?
Book in advance: Given that the Great American Ball Park is one of the most iconic if not the most Iconic Baseball stadiums in the United States, It would be a wise decision to book tickets well in advance.
Check for student or military discounts: If you’re a student or a member of the armed forces, more often than not teams have special discounts which would be worth checking out in order to save a few dollars.
Attend midweek games: For most teams, getting fans to attend midweek games is a bit of a struggle. Therefore in order to incentivize fans, midweek games are generally priced a lot cheaper.
Look at resale websites: Patrons can also check out websites like StubHub and SeatGeek for tickets. However, the prices might be higher on these websites as they are resale websites.
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