Someone else said this in a review but going to a pickles game should be required for all newbies to the Portland area! After my first game a few months after moving here I understood the energy of the city much more. Pickles games are FUN. They are silly and goofy and there's all sorts of fun extras like real tattoo artists and launch a ball and lifting the chairs after a pickles point is scored that are just SO Portland. Always a good time and the mascot is hilarious!!! read more

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Going to a Pickles game should be a requirement to moving into the Portland Metro area. It's SO Portland. It's very very community focused. Families are plentiful, as are pups. Everyone there to enjoy, sing along to the great music, dance and enjoy a night of baseball. We went to a game on a warmer evening but I was cool as soon as the sun disappeared beneath the horizon. It truly was a perfect night for baseball. The Pickles offer vegan burgers, sausages and chicken tenders (a brand we've never heard of, but they became my son's favorite that night.) The game was awesome, Pickles won!!! The must heed tip I'd offer, take public transportation in or Uber. Because you're not at a stadium, you're in a neighborhood park with a baseball field. Parking is TOUGH y'all. But I'd still do it again. A truly fun night!!! read more

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AN EXPERIENCE. Literally the only way to put it. I had never heard of the Portland Pickles until this summer when I was planning a trip to Portland and some friends suggested we go to a game. As a dill pickle lover, I was in. The friends said it was a uniquely Portland thing, and... They were right! Parking seems to be limited near the stadium, we pregamed at a bar a ways away and walked to the stadium. Upon entry, we hit up the merch, because I definitely needed the GET PICKLED shirt I got. Then I got some fried pickles from the concession stand. It was a busy night, but we found a spot with our chairs eventually and enjoyed the ride. There are so many fun traditions here ("dolphin!" and the routine when the Pickles score a run)! And who can forget Dillon T. Pickle? Now THAT'S a mascot. Plus, there's a theme for very (?) game, so when I went, they did a rocket launch after the game. I had such an amazing time, and now I'm a Pickles fan for life! Highly recommend going if you're in Portland! read more

We've done a couple of family outings, and have purchased a picnic table in the outfield. In pandemic times, it means we're able to keep our distance from other fans, and as a group, it gives everyone the chance to interact better than we could in traditional seats. Be aware, though, that you'll either need to turn your head to watch the game, or sit sideways on the benches. A wonderful benefit to outfield seating is proximity to the bullpens - it's wonderful to be able to watch the pitchers warm up, and to hear the players yakking among themselves, or with the players on the field. The laid back environment at this wonderful little ballfield is perfect for Portland. Pickles games are perfect for groups of any size. Be aware that street parking may leave you walking a fair distance to get to the game. read more

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We come all the way out from Hillsboro--bypassing a High-A franchise that just begged nearly $100 million out of local government for a new ballpark after half-filling its current home for the last decade--to see a minor-league team actually act like one. Yes, I know it's collegiate wood bat and that it isn't affiliated with the bigs, but maybe that's the key. You get a marketing agency to buy in, you actually get to know your surrounding area and hold promotions that indicate as much (tattoo nights, stripper night, Portugal the Man night, drag night, Sleater-Kinney night) have some fun (10 cent beer night, crop duster night, Keep Portland Weird Night) and keep people nominally interested in baseball. Guess what? It works. For less than $20 (and often as little as $15 or $16) you get a night's worth of entertainment without being squeezed for parking (Blue Line to Green Line!) or concessions (which seems to take the PDX "city pricing approach, unlike certain other facilities). Sports don't often work here the way that greying, golf-shirted men in the western suburbs want them to. But if you're willing to acknowledge that Portland isn't your average sports town, you'll get about 1,100 more people per night to watch you dress up like Monty Python characters and make fart jokes than "serious" ball clubs get to watch nine long, boring innings of uninspired office-park baseball. And who knows: You might actually see a future major leaguer: https://www.reddit.com/r/Portland/comments/1clx9kn/for_the_first_time_ever_a_portland_pickles_player/ read more

When it comes to Americana and hometown fun, this night out is a pure hit! We went for Woof Wednesday, so even our dogs got to cheer on the Pickles. Exploding Whale night did not disappoint! The crowd is fun loving and there's lots of food and drink options at the park. You can pick from inexpensive bleacher seats or even more affordable spots in the outfield if you bring your own chair. You don't have to be a huge baseball fan to get caught up in the antics and joy of the game. read more

Portland Pickles - Great night out! - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Go support this team. Go more than once. You will have a blast. Beer, food, happy fans, buff players, affordable prices. College players on their way up. Seriously, go get pickled. You'll be glad you did. Bonus for parents: there's a grassy area where the kids are all running wild and happy, the way they should be, watched over by everyone, while you relax with your crew. read more

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As close as you can get to Major league baseball. Without the pain in the wallet. Great fan base. Very affordable. Like I'm stealing affordable. Beers for $5??? Unheard of. Stadium seating, VIP seating, and seating on grass berm in the outbounds of right and left fields. Kids everywhere. Mascots entertain on field and in stands so as to break up the boredom and liven things up. Souvenirs and team merchandise for sale in tent. Dogs, ice cream, cocktails, beer. They got it. My son has become more inspired by just watching them. He goes in for High school baseball next year. read more

Baseball is super boring. It's gotta be one of the most boring sports out there, save for golf. At least insofar as watching it on TV. However attending a baseball game live? Yeah, I can get down with that. Why? A baseball game is a great place to drink beer in the sun, catch up with friends, see mullets and Oakley blades, and pay attention every once in a while. And the Portland Pickles have that vibe nailed. From what I understand, this is a summer league for college players. They don't get paid (NCAA rules) and they're just in it for the playing time and practice. The fans are super family-oriented, and they get into it. The crowd is small (a little over 2K people total, the other night when I attended) but they make some noise. The stadium is tiny, so there are no bad seats. And plenty of room to move around. I was lucky enough to have a friend set up a group deal here for a bunch of us. We were supposed to be on the party deck (behind home plate) however due to a last minute mix up, we ended up in the dugout area (near the visiting team). This is a little private area with food and beverages (NA) provided with the ticket ($25/person). Perfect for friends to socialize, and we were right on the fence on the first base line. Great seats. Drinks and food here is insanely cheap for a stadium environment. $5/beer, white claw, radler, etc. And they have $5 mixed drink specials as well. Last Saturday it was two mai-tais for $9! That's absurd for a captive-audience situation. This is small-town fun in what's otherwise not that small of a town. It doesn't get much more authentic than this. read more

How can anyone not give this effort five stars? To each their own. What fun! Great little park. Two blocks from Green line MAX Holgate stop. They do their best to provide beer and food and it's great! Just be a little patient people....tickets cost 6-8 bucks and picnic areas and fam friendly too. Nice beer selection. Dogs and burgers that rival Safeco. Cash machines. Hot Pretzels. Merch galore. Oh AND DID YOU KNOW this is wooden bat baseball?? Hard to find in the minor minor minor leagues. Just appreciate it for what it is. Go have fun. Support a Portland neighborhood. Hug the Portland Pickle. You won't ever forget it ;) read more

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Totally cool fun experience for the entire family. Affordable seats, cool and fun crowd, and nice food options. I had to post some pictures because the site was a definitely in need. read more

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For Gatton to give three stars because he failed to come early and failed to bring a chair is amazing. Gatton, accept the fact that YOU ruined your kid's day. And why disparage a group of fans based solely on their gray hair? If you can't make friends and enjoy yourself at a Pickles game, you have the wrong attitude. We've been going to Pickles games since they were established and have enjoyed seeing the slight tweaks they've made to make the fan experience a little bit better each year. Great food, great beer, very good baseball and friendly fans who are out for a good time. A big part of the charm is the fact that it isn't big league, so don't come expecting people to be paying close attention to the game. read more

SO MUCH FUN! Definitely go once, great experience and classic baseball each and every game.

What a great way to entertain the entire family for a very low cost. Tickets are cheap, fan enthusiasm is great, and this tiny ballpark is as cute as any around. We bought the expensive seats, ($9.00), and were treated to a great game by a bunch of great, young prospects. The fans were great, and loyal, the baseball good, and there is no way better to enjoy a Summer evening than sitting outside watching a baseball game. I highly recommend this activity for all, but note that parking is very limited at this park. You will probably have to park on the street somewhere, and walk to the field. The field, itself, is more like a glorified high school field, and smaller than the fields most colleges play on, but the baseball is real, fun, and well-done. GO Pickles! read more

Kudos to the Pickles ownership and the Great West League for bringing (semi-)pro ball back to Portland, finally! It's been 5 years since the Beavers left town and the single-A Hops playing on putrid turf out in Hillsboro haven't exactly filled the void. The Pickles don't fill the void either, but they're better than nothing. This is a summer league for (mostly) college players who want to play pro eventually so need practice with wooden bats after growing dependent on aluminum in college, a la the venerable Cape Cod League. The ownership did a slapdash job sprucing up Walker Stadium for the season. Rather than repair the real dugouts, they put fake, wood dugouts at field level. The food concessions are rudimentary. Rather than follow the lead of the Rose Garden and put Portland's food scene nonpareil on display, they have a rather pedestrian offering of hot dogs, pretzels, etc. The one piece of local food "flavor" is nearby Giants pizza, which is not bad. Unlike the food, the beer selection is quite good and varied. A cup will cost you $7, which is less than most sporting events, but not exactly a deal. If you sit in the main grandstand area, the views are good. If you sit along the sides in the "tent" areas, you can hardly see unless you are in the front row. Management will need to improve the sightlines in these areas if they want to draw more people. It feels like a very temporary setup, with a chain-link fence lining the perimeter (even with barbed wire in certain parts) and port-a-potties all over. Hopefully this is just the first step in re-establishing baseball's summer presence in the Rose City. read more

OK baseball but the beer is not. Buy cans. The draft is mal.

The family berm seating is first come, first serve which means people like these folks (shouldn't they be wearing MAGA hats?) can park themselves right in front and block the view of other people who just choose to sit on the grass. read more

Portland Pickles - Thanks for ruining my kid's day! - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a wonderful family night out destination with a small town feel. The stadium isn't big nor fancy but that's the best part! You can see everything, there is not a bad seat in the house and it's got a great vibe to it. If you want fancy get yourself up to Seattle and overpay to see the Mariners. If you want to see people who are playing "for the love of the game" and to improve their future - this is the place to be! Good crowd, Dillon the Pickle is interactive and the Pickles support team - interns and the commentator all did a great job! Can't wait to go back for another game this weekend! read more

Had no idea what I was walking in to when I entered the park but this is what baseball is supposed to be. Players playing because they love baseball and fans watching because they love the game. Looks like the park is undergoing some upgrades and that's good to see. Look forward to stopping by next time I'm in town. read more

Portland Pickles - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First let me say I am super excited to have the Portland Pickles in our neighborhood. The games are great fun for the whole family and tickets are reasonable. The team is super nice and always autograph stuff for the kiddos. We purchased the 5 game package that includes food. I have been disappointed in it. The communication was poor and it has been such a struggle that it took the fun out of the food package. I contacted them through the website and on Facebook. No response. The bleacher seats are great and if you get a nice spot the grass berm is fun too. Lots of kids playing. I hope they get more local food choices and wine! There is no wine...no wine? read more

I don't know what has changed, but I am a season ticket holder and have had such a great experience up until tonight. The deep eddy and nacho ladies that we look forward to seeing were not there and the service was not up to par. Much slower and no attention to detail. Food and drinks are crucial to a great baseball game. Trying to be constructive to make the ball club thrive and stay for many years to come. read more