The Diamond is such a fun place to catch a game and cheer on the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The ballpark has a classic, laid-back feel that makes it a great spot for families, friends, or anyone who just loves baseball. The atmosphere is always lively, the staff is welcoming, and the beer is always flowing to enjoy while watching the game. It's a great local experience that never disappoints. The promotions are always a blast, the fireworks nights are fantastic, and it really captures the classic minor league charm. The tickets are cheap and the mascot is cool. I think catching a game is one of the best things to do in Richmond. read more

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Never got to see the new ballpark, as they would not let me in because of my purse. Which would've been fine... but she was sooooo rude

I was working in the area and wanted to stop for some items to take home for my baseball-loving friends. Given that it is the off-season, teams usually have a significant clearance section due to incoming merchandise for their new season. As luck would have it, I was right; several hats and shirts were 40-50% off. Plus, I had the opportunity to ask some questions with the team's staff. They mentioned that I needed to return for the 2025 season; plus, they're building a new stadium called CarMax Park, which will open in 2026. Also, you can't miss the stadium; I mentioned to the staff that it looks as if someone dropped a section of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Richmond. read more

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Got to catch one of the last games of the season, and it went by quickly. Squirrels Won! A few balls went into the stands with happy fans taking home a souvenir! The best part was the fire works tonight, which every adults inner child came out to admire the sparkly colors in the sky! I hope in the future that the food selections will include some seafood & vegan options for those of us who don't eat thr traditional meats and dairy. read more

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Great time at the Diamond in Richmond, VA! The food can be a tad expensive, but it's a ballpark! Lol! This was taken in 2020- yes, I'm a tad behind on posting. Were both looking forward to next season. read more

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I love visiting The Diamond a lover of baseball it is so much fun. The atmosphere is electric and it's always such a good time. I think my favorite food right now is the Big Dill Dog. It's a perfect combination with a nice cold beer for a day at the baseball field. A fun exciting visit every time. Can't wait to return to try the bold rock slushy! read more

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This was a very cute family night out. Seats were a little small so it made you feel like you were so close to the person next to you... oh because you were... but oh well... the Diamond has been there for forever and in all these years of my life growing up fairly close, I can't believe this was my first time going. It was nice. Food service was VERY SLOW... but i loved how all the employees were nice and how interactive they were with everyone. Would def go back!! The entire family had a great time! read more

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I'm so glad Richmond has decided to build a new park I used to love to go to the Braves games in the late 80's and into the 90's. Great selection of beer and their food selection has gotten alot better over the years. Very fair ticket prices for a game as well. read more

If you're a baseball fan, The Diamond is the place for you. I love how the community comes together multiple times a week to support the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The general admission tickets are available for as low as $10 and parking in the lot is available for only $8. This makes this an affordable choice for a fun night out. They also have plenty of fun events, including fireworks and even games when you can bring your dog! Additionally, there are plenty of delicious food and dessert options. Food like pizza, tacos, cheesesteaks, and sausages are available along with your traditional ballpark foods like hotdogs, fries, burgers, and popcorn. Sweets like slushies, funnel cakes, Dip-n-Dots, ice cream sandwiches, and icies are sold to satisfy any sweet tooth. For adults, there's even a Hardywood stand for so alcoholic beverages and there are plenty of other spots throughout the stadium. Hopefully, you and your friends, family, or date will also have a great time out at the ballgame! read more

I love the Diamond, and I love baseball or atleast going to games. The atmosphere is always super exciting. I haven't had any luck seeing fireworks. I have tried to go to 8 games and only 4 of them weren't cancelled or rained out. They need a new stadium so so bad. I love the food and all the fun free stuff for certain events they host. I love the hot dogs, ice cream and just all the normal baseball experiences that goes with going to the games. read more

First time coming to a game. Had a great time! The concessions were plentiful with many options and the pricing was reasonable. The entertainment In between innings was fun and enjoyable. read more

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The Flying Squirrels took up roost at The Diamond after the Braves abandoned RVA. They have captured the hearts and minds of the Richmond community. The Diamond is an older stadium and sadly it is showing its age. The concourses are far too crammed and there are not enough concession booths. Amenities aside, this is a great place to watch baseball. The Richmond skyline beyond the outfield fence makes for a beautiful sight. The field seemed to be in pretty good shape. I have to say that the field at The Diamond was in great shape on Saturday night, compared to the field condition last Wednesday at Nationals Park. Their outfield looks awful. Big fan of the beer selection here. My first time having Sweetwater beer since 2019 when I had it in Chicago. Coming across Sweetwater on the 200 level was an unexpected win. Beer prices were not that bad compared to other ballparks. I liked the Squirelly Fries. The game on Saturday night was Grateful Dead night. I'm not a Deadhead, but the theme was still fun and the team wore psychedelic jerseys. It'd be cool if they have Rush night or Slayer night. The game wasn't a sellout but it was at least 75% full. The fans had a lot of enthusiasm. The Flying Squrriels do a fantastic job at providing entertainment for the fans. They have a nice thing going. read more

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Flying Squirrels stadium General Admission completely not accessible if you can't do the crazy stairs. I shouldn't have to pay more to enjoy the game. But.... Here we are. It's ruined the fun I was hoping for today. Very stressful. It took me 30 minutes to get help. They kept sending me to the elevator which is great but GA seats still require stairs. I'd feel better about the stairs if it wasn't so loud and windy. I know better than to try alone. Urgh. They made an accommodation after my meltdown. Kept making excuses, "This is why we need a new park." Etc. Look. I get it we do need a new park, but the back row of green in upper deck could be gold with some gaff or electric tape. Easy, cheap done. ANnnnddDDDD.. restroom faucet requires two hands. I get it. They need a new stadium. But there are fixes they could be doing temporarily. In short, I did not have all that much fun. Boooo read more

Small stadium but very good sight seeing! Had an awesome time at the stadium, beings though this is my first baseball game I was impressed at the players! Real good crowd.. Food is decent, good drinks, good seating! read more

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If someone is paying that much for a suite, you think they'd take the time to clean the windows so they aren't covered in food and gunk. When asked if they could bother to find something to wipe it, Chloe let me know they have people that do that, but said they apparently couldn't be bothered to do their job. read more

I've been to a lot of minor league and major league ball parks. This one is pretty good overall. The parking is a bit funky though. The largest lot is behind the outfield and if you don't have tickets you walk all the way around to the front to get your tickets and enter. Unless you get there early and snag one of the front spots you are going to walk. Like most minor league parks, it's all about the fan experience and the marketing. They do an exceptional job. The fan base is broad and deep and many are wearing the team logo wear. I went on a Saturday night with rain threatening and there were over 7,000 fans. A good overall menu but a bit on the pricey side, Good seating from most every vantage point. read more

I've lived in Richmond for years and had somehow never made it to a Flying Squirrels game. Now in less than a week I've been to two! I'm not a huge baseball fan, but I still had a blast. It's great for people watching, the fans are enthusiastic, and the stadium plays upbeat music and has silly games and competitions to keep the crowd entertained. The Diamond also has frequent promotions such as giveaways to the first 1000 fans as well as nightly specials. Mondays are Bark in the Park, which means that you can bring your dog to the game, and Wednesdays are Wine nights with happy hour specials ($5 per glass, $6 per slushie) from one hour before the game until one hour into the game. I was pleasantly surprised by concessions available, which are relatively varied and not nearly as extortionate as some other ballparks. There are ice cream vendors, a seafood stand, specialty hotdogs and bratwurst, as well as your classics like hamburgers and funnel cake. A 16oz craft beer (regardless of ABV or type) is about $7, and a supersized 32oz is $12.50. I recommend getting a regular hot dog, which was tasty and only $2.50. General admission tickets are $8-10 and parking in any of the surrounding lots is $5 (cash only). You can also park across the road in Scotts Addition and walk to the Diamond. Unfortunately the stadium is not very accessible for disabilities. I saw one wheelchair lift from ground level to the field level ($10-12) seating area, but everywhere else seems to be blocked off by narrow staircases with high steps that can be difficult for anyone to navigate, especially for children or while holding drinks or food. Most of the stadium staff is very friendly, but some of the ushers are a bit aggressive. One threatened to throw out anyone who heckled the players or used curse words, which is a bit of an extreme reaction to fans who weren't otherwise causing a disturbance. read more

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My recent vacation with my friend Katie, was the Eastern League All-Star Game, held on July 10, 2019. This was a four day festival, beginning on Sunday July 7, 2019 at 7 p.m. on Browns Island. Monday will hosted a concert at Richmond Raceway, Tuesday was The Home Run Derby at The Diamond, with Wednesday being the All-Star game at The Diamond. It was an outstanding experience. The whole All-Star Celebration was fantastic! The organization put on an exceptional celebration, even down to the fireworks show after the All-Star Game. Todd "Parney" Parnell, the VP and COO with Ben Rothrock the general Manager were there to meet and greet the fans throughout the series of events. I look forward to attending games when I am in town. The Western Division beat the Eastern Division 5-0 in 9 innings. read more

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Seeing a Flying Squirrels game is always a good time for the family, for hanging out with a friend (or friends) who want to enjoy a nice day while also drinking beer outside, or just those who love the game. This stadium really makes the effort to keep you happy and coming back. I went to see the opening game this year with a friend and it was great. They had a "motorcycle" on a high wire act, a man jumping through a ring of fire, fireworks, clowns (though that might be a disincentive for some!), and lots of other sideshows as well. They even had Seattle Seahawks player Michael Robinson throw the first pitch, which was pretty cool for any NFL fans who happened to be into baseball on this particular day. Pricing here is good, and discounted tickets make it even better (I live right down the street from the stadium, so I get them for free from my apartment complex, woo!). You'll see pretty quickly based on the announcements and the food/drink prices that they don't care about profiting on the tickets: they're banking on concessions sales and advertising. Nothing wrong with those, just be sure to factor that into your thinking. My advice: eat a meal pre-game, and have dessert there. They have great desserts, and a unique one I enjoyed: a fried PB&J uncrustable. It was amazing! (By the way, download "Bypass Lane" app for your phone to order concessions without waiting in line, they'll text you when your food is ready!) The Squirrels didn't really seem to have their heart in it (final score was 6-1, sadly), though baseball is kind of like fishing a bit: sometimes it's just nice to have an excuse to be outside enjoying a nice day and consuming large amounts of beer without being arrested. And after all, isn't that the true American dream? Overall: 4.0 stars ------------- Pros: -Tickets are VERY affordable (seats start at $7) -Weekly ticket discounts make it easy to get in even cheaper (some nights you can even get a 2-for-1 deal just by bringing a McDonalds receipt, that's a deal!) -LOTS of special events and giveaways. -Some good food offerings, and beer is definitely there! -Seating is good, and there are no obstructions which might ruin a particular section's view. -Very kid-friendly. Cons: -ALWAYS a long line at concessions. Use the app "Bypass Lane" to order your food through your phone and they'll text you when it's ready to pick up! -Food's not cheap, though that's pretty clearly because food/beer is where the stadium draws its profits from (that and all the advertising!). -If your evening out is ruined when the home team loses, welllll.... maybe you better check out the team they're playing before buying tickets. :-P read more

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This stadium is old and run down. Players and mlb teams have complained that it is inadequate for training prospects. I'm glad Richmond has baseball but this facility is low quality. Much build a new one. I prefer city stadium where there is room to walk around. read more

Visited the flying squirrels for their home opener of 2018. Pros: Entertainment was amazing, they keep the crowd heavily involved and it encompasses all ages. Very humor filled with games, competitions, and free prizes. The fire works show was the BEST, it lasted about 15 minutes with dancers in light up suits on the middle of the field. Very kid and adult friendly even outside of the entertainment the game brings to itself. Food and beverages are reasonably priced with specials and sales for combos. Cons: Decided to walk to the venue because parking seemed impossible with a small lot. Lines for food and beer were at least a 15-20minute wait because the service was so slow. The usher we encountered was rude when we were looking for our seats. Also they should use some sort of identification on their stadium stairs because the difference in height makes them difficult to navigate with food and people. read more

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The squirrels are an excellent franchise that deserves the terrific support it gets from Richmond!

I haven't been to a ballgame since 2011 or so, and this was a chance to go for relatively cheap seats. The park could use some renovating. I've seen worse, but I've seen better. The cheap seats were just that - essentially benches with backs on them. Vendors are everywhere; you can get pretty much any food you want. In the concourses the food is a bit higher quality, but you pay more for it. Hot dogs from the guy walking around selling them in the stands were $2 each, which ain't bad at all. They keep the time between innings filled with give-aways, races, and various other festivities. It kept the pace from dragging between innings. Be advised - foul balls can reach every single seat in that stadium. Bring a glove. read more

Good stadium. Smaller obviously but that's makes it more intimate. Seats behind home plate usually go for $16 and behind the first base line around $10. It's really great because you can really see right on the field and hear everything from the bat cracking a ball or the sound of the ball hitting the mitt. Just a much more immersive experience overall that I would recommend to anyone that loves baseball. Great, especially for a family outing. Also the stadium does a lot of giveaways like at major league parks, (shirts, fanny packs, hats, college days) so be on the look out. Always makes the experience more worthwhile when you get something free! But regardless, what are you doing here reading this review still? Go buy a ticket and let's play ball! read more

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While visiting Richmond, I had the opportunity to go to a Squirrels game. It was easy getting in with our tickets and everyone working was so nice. They have a nice variety of food and beverage options to enjoy while watching the baseball game. This is definitely the place to go for fun for the whole family! read more

Drove around the ballpark for an hour to find parking, missed the first two innings, finally arrived at company event at Rosie's Bistro to discover that they stop serving food at the third inning. Left early to feed family. read more

Living in Richmond my entire life I have been to plenty of baseball games at the Diamond. This park is more enjoyable with the Squirrels than with the Braves. It is not just a baseball game anymore, Squirrels Management entertains you from opening pitch to park closing. Who would have thought that chanting Chips and Queso would be so much fun?! For the best deal, go on Monday. It is McDonald's Monday. This means bring a McDonald's receipt and get two tickets for the price of one. Even if you don't eat McDonald's you can get a $1 Sweet Tea and save $10 on a lower level seat. Only downfall is that you may be harassed by the scary McDonald clown. My advice, grab a big beer, some cracker jacks, and have some fun. read more

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Going to a Squirrels game is definitely a fun date night, or an entertaining and affordable family night. It has all the charms of traditional baseball, plus some little oddities that make it uniquely Richmond. Since Ginger's review covered so much good info, I'll stick to the oddities: 1. Yes, our mascot is a flying squirrel. And Nutzy does fly... kind of. When I was there, Nutzy was flying off railings, kissing girls hands and posing to show off his stellar body to anyone who would check him out. The railing trick was particularly impressive- with the weight of that huge squirrel head, the person in that suit must have really good balance. 2. Vendors serve food and drinks in the stands- in costume. My favorite was the older gentleman dressed up as a king, and the beer man who asked customers if their beer was cold, and then said loudly "ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER..." He did a lot of business in my section, that's for sure. 3. The vendors that work the stands sell cookies and milk towards the end of the game. How perfect is that? 4. There are games on the field after EVERY INNING. Whether it's a tee shirt giveaway or a hoagie toss challenge, there are tons of games to keep kids engaged... 5. It's $10 per ticket to get the good seats. I sat in the second row, on the first base line near home plate. It was intense. I could definitely have chatted with the players, if I was so inclined. 6. The soft pretzels are actually large soft pretzel sticks... so you can carry your pretzel AND YOUR BEER without dropping anything! 7. Parking is $3! (ok, that's not an oddity really, but it's a damn good deal). And here's a final tip- bring your own peanuts, if you can manage to smuggle them in. It's $2.50 a bag, and the bag holds like 4 oz of peanuts! You can go through that in one inning! read more

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It's always a blast to come to a Squirrels game. Tickets are relatively cheap, and they try to have special theme nights. A great experience especially on a fire works night. There's varieties of food you can get, and even ice cream. Tonight's game featured a man being shot by cannon ball and fireworks at the end of the game. read more

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I went to Saturday night's thriller against the Altoona Curve. The last time I had been to the Diamond was for a Braves game probably 10 years ago. There have been quite a few changes since and really good chances at that. The marketing folks have certainly gone all out with the various spins and puns associated with Squirrels. In some realms it might be overkill but I think in this arena it just lends itself to more fun. We tried to buy box seats but they were sold out for this game (though they remained mostly empty for the majority of the night.) but we went with the reserved in the upper deck. Great seats right along the first base line. The between inning entertainment was fun. It was odd that occasionally the "host" would announce the loser to be the winner. I suppose she was trying to spread the prizes between the 1st base and 3rd base crowds. 1st base dominated most of the night for the record. The game itself was good and entertaining which I can't always say for baseball. I didn't get any concessions but I did pick up some Flying Squirrels gear. Like most sports merchandise it seemed $2-$3 overpriced but I guess it doesn't bother folks that much because there was quite a long line to pay. All in all, a good time. I would recommend these games to folks in the future. read more

I love going to Squirrels games. I've loved going to the Diamond since I was a youngster (and honestly, liked the Braves namesake WAY MORE), but it is still just as fun as an adult. The stadium itself is very well maintained. The staff are all super friendly and helpful, and there really isn't a bad place to sit. I will say, if you have kids and want to be where all the promo action is, Section 104-105 is the most kid-friendly seating in the entire ballpark. Players will often toss spare balls, Nutzy makes several appearances here and it's along the first base, home team side. My only gripe with this place is that starting this season (2019) they have switched from paper cups to plastic bottles. It feels like you are getting less, and at $4/bottle, it's a honestly a ripoff. My suggestion? Eat at one of the many nearby restaurants (Buzz and Ned's, Fat Dragon, Boulevard Burger, etc) and then catch a game. All in all, a great way to spend the evening in the summer time, and home to the best Fourth of July fireworks in the city. Have fun, go nuts! read more

I've always loved baseball. My dad used to take me to the Senators' games in D.C. at the old RFK Stadium. I was the statistician for my high school team and my college team, and during my Florida years, I worked for the Rays. So I'm glad we've got a minor league team again, even though those poor guys probably get razzed about their name. I mean, come on, the Flying Squirrels? My Uncle Lou used to call squirrels "rats with tails" and I have a neighbor we all call "squirrel man" because he feeds the rodents peanuts every morning. This is a AA team (San Francisco Giants) and the mascot is a caped, flying squirrel named Nutzy. They're still playing at the Diamond on Boulevard, although various movers and shakers are lobbying for a new stadium in Shockoe Bottom or basically anywhere but where it is now. The new folks have made a lot of improvements though: comfy chairs with cupholders instead of bleacher seating for one. And they're doing tons of promotions and giveaways to make every game an event. I love it that our games are affordable. These days, you need to cough up $100 to go to a major league game and that's just for tickets and a $10 beer. Forget getting peanuts or a dog. Here twenty bucks buys plenty of summer fun at the Diamond. So I guess we need a new bumper sticker. If Virginia is for Lovers, then is Richmond for Nutzy Squirrels? read more

Was Nice and was my firs time ... I enjoy the game.... ‍ just wondering why Sunday's it's close ?? read more

We went on opening day so they were packed. I can tell they are not used to a crowd this large, the stadium itself could barely handle it. So the lines we long but the employees were great. Very friendly and all of them were in a good mood! I would suggest putting a map up somewhere or in the programs. We walked all over looking for things we wanted. Overall it was a fun night and the prices are reasonable. read more

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Fun team. Fun time. They need to work on parking exit for major events like fireworks. Having cops stationed at lights nearby would have saved a combined 500 man hours of waiting at stop lights. read more

Paid $300 for 8 tickets to the 2017 season along with "throw the first pitch". The catch is: in order to redeem these benefits, I had to go to the box office. Pain. Never got around to it. So, I'm out $300 never having seen a game and never having thrown a pitch. I contacted Flying Squirrels "contact us" asking for help. No reply. Waste of money. Poor customer service. read more

Great place for some family fun. They have a variety of themes throughout the season and they do have fireworks on the weekend. There's plenty of staff located around the stadium. The ones we came in contact with were friendly and helpful. They do several giveaways between innings which I think is great. It allows the players to get in position while someone else is entertaining the crowd. There were times where the mascots (Nutzy, Natasha) were in the stands interacting with the kids. The food is decent, your typical baseball game food (hotdogs, hamburgers, etc.), snacks, and of course beer. The squirrelly fries where a big hit for my son. (It's just curly fries). We did get peanuts from the guys that walk throughout the stadium. I thought they were okay. Overall, the experience was good. Everyone had a good time eating, laughing, and cheering for the Squirrels. It's a bonus when your kids understand the game. Unfortunately they didn't win but it was a lot of fun. We will try and catch a few more games before the season ends. read more

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I can't say enough about how fun it is to see the Squirrels play at the Diamond. It only costs 8 bucks, it's casual, and there is plenty of beer to go around. Plain, old fun. JUST FYI, it costs 5 dollars to park and they only accept cash! read more

By far the worst experience I've ever had at a baseball stadium. Extremely understaffed and the ones that are there are rude af. Burnt burgers. WAY OVERPRICED FOOD AND LINES SO LONG YOU MISS 3 INNINGS. Bought an extra beer due to the massive lines well I neveropened it and had it confiscated on the way OUT the stadium...unopened...$12 wasted... It'll be a cold day in hell before I ever spend a penny in this dump again. Save your time and money. read more

Like Kristin V and Jamie D, I'm not a huge baseball fan, but you can't help but have the best time ever when you go to a Squirrels game. The tickets are cheap, the beers are huge, and every second of the game that is not filled with baseball is full of entertainment: contests, crazy dances, t-shirt cannons, etc. It's such a blast, and probably one of the more affordable nights out if you are with your family or a large group. And there is always a theme night! The best are the ones that feature random d-list celebs of yesteryear. Oh yeah, and the baseball-I don't know much about it, but even a non-fan like me gets wrapped up in the game! If you live in Richmond and you still haven't been to a Squirrels game, you are doing it wrong! read more