Great American Ball Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Great American Ball Park
Great American Ball Park
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This new home for the Cincinnati Reds, the oldest major league baseball team in the U.S., balances its spiffy new look with nostalgic tributes to the team's history including reminders of Crosley Field, where it all began.
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  • rogersober
    Clermont, Florida28,567 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Day Game
    12:35 day game was a real winner in walkoff style today. Our Usher was a fantastic guy whom took great care of us. It started very cold and warmed up. The coneys n pizza were great,
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 26, 2023
  • Julie F
    New Lenox, Illinois161 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love GABP
    We had a great experience at GABP as 1st time visitors to the ballpark. The kids enjoyed all of the fun photo ops around the park and how friendly all of the workers were that we encountered. Probably the cleanest ballpark I've ever been in. And nice area around the park with bars and restaurants.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 29, 2023
  • tmazionsmith
    Saint Paul, Minnesota378 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only saw the outside...
    My friend and I had passed the ballpark when it was empty, so we wanted to go back when it was busy/full with a crowd actually watching a game. It does have a lively atmosphere when a game is happening. The area as you approach is well-maintained and you can walk around the statues and plaza area without having a ticket.
    Visited May 2023
    Written June 2, 2023
  • Brandon
    Newport, Kentucky3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome
    It was an amazing experience because of how good the game was. Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle and Joey Votto hit two home runs. The food was good too and I got to hit out of the batting cage. All around it was an amazing experience and very glad I went.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 24, 2023
  • KD17201
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania201 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Back to back to back jacks - Reds win!
    Great atmosphere, loved the club seats with lots of food choices and amenities. Wider, comfortable seats made viewing the game better. Plenty of on field activities between innings and a great, exciting performance by the Reds.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 24, 2023
  • Darren
    Minnesota33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great American Ballpark is a must-stop for any MLB fan
    Sat in the upper deck behind home plate and the view was unreal. One of the best in baseball. The crowd was into the game from the first to last pitch. Concession stands were all open and there was a lot of options to choose from, even in the 400/500 level. Traffic was relatively easy to navigate before and after the game. We attended on a Friday and there were fireworks after the game. The quality of the firework show was termendous. Much better than many municipalities on Independence Day!
    Visited August 2023
    Written August 9, 2023
  • Brian T
    Indianapolis, Indiana701 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unexpected
    On the day we arrived, we walked around the area only to discover an ongoing Red’s baseball game which recently started. We hadn’t been to a professional baseball game in a long time. We had fun watching the game.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 13, 2023
  • vgebhardt10
    Springfield, Illinois43 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great American Ballpark
    I planned this trip for my husband's big 60th birthday. We had a great time. Our Cubbies were playing the Reds and we had never been to this ball park. It is a great ball park. Just the right size and great seats.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 4, 2023
  • Tony V
    Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom140 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Labor Day Game
    I went on the Labor Day weekend and it was the Reds Vs Cubs! The game itself was good (I find it weird that so many people were wandering about watching the game on huge tv’s and eating rather than actually watching the game!! Ticket prices varied online and to be honest, you can walk around and get a better view. Food prices are extortionate as you can imagine. Drinks are $14 minimum and everything else similarly overpriced but that’s to be expected. It’s a wonderfully safe environment for kids and families, expect it to be crowded and loud!! On certain Fridays, they do amazing fireworks displays which are worth the journey alone!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written September 6, 2023
  • Brian Z
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go Twins!
    I love this ballpark! The staff is always so friendly and helpful. There really isn’t many bad seats. My only advice is buy your tickets at the ballpark instead of secondary sites. They have many promotions. $3🍺 and $2 hot dogs for the first game I attended and half price tickets for seniors the next day. Even the Refs fans were nice even though I was rooting forthright Twins! Great time! Easy to get to on the shuttle!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written September 22, 2023
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Gary R
Arlington, TN222 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
If we're passing through a big-league city when a game is going on, we always try to stop and check it out. We had never seen a game at Great American Ballpark and when our trip took us through Cincinnati, we decided it was time to take in a game.

The ballpark is another in a series of great new venues, replacing another in a series of multi-purpose, cookie-cutter stadiums. Our seats in the mezzanine section (400 level) were great for only $37. We loved walking around the lower deck and checking out the food and drink options, which were plentiful.

And the crowd, not particularly large because of inclement weather in the area, was happy to see the Reds blitz the artists formerly known as the Chicago Cubs.

If you're baseball fan, definitely take in this fine setting.
Written August 18, 2021
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JayZee13
Cleveland, OH42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
The Great American Ballpark is a very nice baseball venue in the modern 21st century style. Great views of the Ohio River over the outfield expanses. Seating is commensurate with other parks built since the early 90s. Even with the currently limited crowd capacity, it was easy to get good seats a week prior to the game. Easy access and parking adjacent to the stadium. Good craft beers, although I was a little disappointed that I couldn’t find any Rhinegeist Truth, my Cincinnati favorite. We had to have the Skyline Chili Dogs, which were were tasty but rather small. All in all, a great day at the ballpark!
Written May 24, 2021
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Sliphorn
Springfield, OH1,084 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Yesterday put a period on the sentence for me with this team. I have attended a game here every year starting in 1956. What occurred yesterday finished me as a Reds fan. We had decided to pay the $105 per ticket to sit in the Handlebar room where food and drink are non-stop. I asked the ticket agent at the window if we could get aisle seats and she said yes. Once we got there, we found out that there we NO seats and just general admission to the Handlebar room. Therefore, we had to watch the game on a gigantic widescreen TV. I could have done that at home for a lot less money. I past years this room had assigned seats for purchasers outside the glass door. Not any more as they have turned this area into a night club looking set up with swivel chairs, etc. There was an over eager usher who would jump on anyone attempting to sit in an unoccupied seat. The room was ice cold leaving folks there to have to go stand behind these sold out seats that no one was sitting in anyway. If the Reds were going to do this set up, they should make it abundantly clear that you have NO seat to see the game unless you can figure out how to buy these seats. They are obviously not caring in the least about fans, and were totally unimpressed that I had a 66-year streak of going to games there, minus the COVID year of course. I will not be back and will now root against this team.
Written July 3, 2022
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JeffBreedlove
Atlanta, GA4,347 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
I love the Great American Ball park. I have been to every MLB stadium except 8. This was my second visit to Great American and I really think it’s brilliant.

I was paying attention to the stadium itself - it’s view into Kentucky is stunning, the stadium is small and it works, the two riverboat smoke stacks in center field are very nice

The stadium was clean and the staff we encountered were all very nice and professional

There is a ton of parking at various prices

The stadium food offered several local restaurants including Skyline Chili at normal stadium prices

I rank this in my top three favorite MLB stadiums behind only Dodger Stadium in LA and Oracle Park in San Francisco

Go enjoy
Written July 23, 2021
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Paul H
Cincinnati, OH122 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
A very nice ballpark to see a Reds game. We went on a Fireworks Friday and had a wonderful time. Everyone was so friendly at the ballpark. We brought our drinks (water bottles ) and snacks ( some crackers and peanuts). Not a bad view anywhere in the ballpark. The parking rate for the ballpark is $ 20 but prices do go down further away from the stadium. Food and drinks at the ballpark ( in my opinion) is expensive. Our total cost to the game was for 2 tickets, section 417, row r, was about $ 110.00 ( that includes parking, ticket cost and ticket fees for online ordering).
Important: Go to Reds website to read over what is allowed in the ballpark and the size of the bag. Also, if your there for a birthday, anniversary or anything else...customer service will print ( for free ) a certificate to mark the event.
Written May 24, 2021
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Snowflake1211
Neenah, WI131 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
This is our 13th MLB stadium and this one was great. We got way too much food but it's a pretty good deal! They have a deal where you can get all you can eat/ drinks for $25 (5 hot dogs, chips, popcorn, peanuts and drinks). Drinks are $8.50 ish a piece so if you drink more than 3 drinks then it's a deal just for that. We also got a helmet full of nachos which they layered so we got a ton of toppings (it wasn't just on top). There wasn't as many fun activites in between innings but it was also a noon game so that could be the reason for that. But we had a good day and I highly recommend!
Written August 19, 2021
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tmazionsmith
Saint Paul, MN378 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
My friend and I had passed the ballpark when it was empty, so we wanted to go back when it was busy/full with a crowd actually watching a game. It does have a lively atmosphere when a game is happening. The area as you approach is well-maintained and you can walk around the statues and plaza area without having a ticket.
Written June 2, 2023
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northernk
Phoenix, AZ12,659 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
First time to a Reds game in 30 years and first time at new park that replaced Riverfront Stadium. i will always have a fond remembrance and love what Riverfront was, however this park also has some nice features. Love the Riverboat theme in outfield, though it's a shame you have to walk around back of it to see the Ohio River to any degree. Can only see a bit from indoors. Some parks ignoring the Riverboat do have a nicer view in outfield. Overall it's a nice park, though i also noted as others have that the fans here are a bit quiet overall, that being said, the team Cincinnati has assembled on a relative low budget needs improvement. I also agree that the circus atmosphere and not just here but other parks has gotten distracting and noisy and for actual baseball fans has become a detraction to going to a live game versus on tv. Good Seats behind the Reds dugout though overall, and nice food selection though takes some walking as the food area behind home is like a double row and food areas are pretty spread out. Overall though a very nice park and was excited to be here.
Written November 7, 2022
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Ally G
Peterborough, UK69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
The tour takes around 1-2 hours and our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. We taken onto the field, into the media areas and both locker rooms. Even if you're not a baseball fan, the ballpark is worth a visit.
Written February 23, 2020
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advcards
Reno, NV3,640 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
Fun game, Park is fairly new and nice. Lots of in between inning activities. Be sure and get there early to eat or have a drink on the closed street in front of the ball park. Parking right next-door cost $17 a little farther walk you can get it for 12.
Written May 18, 2021
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