Beautiful well maintained ballpark. This is a great way to enjoy Spring Training baseball in the Arizona sunshine. There are different ticket options including lawn seats for only $9. each. They have many different types of food and drinks from the Pima tribe's fry bread to Maine lobster. My favorite is the large fruity Sangria! read more

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Great new baseball stadium with logistical challenges. I'm not sure how the D'Backs and Rockies agreed to the very strange layout on the Salt River reservation. There's one way in and one way out. Should you decide to see a minor league game, be prepared to walk an additional 30 mines. This is because the staff, who generally charge $5 for parking (You can talk your way out of this) doesn't know which lot is for which field. These guys sent me to the mountain lot for a D 'Backs minor league game which is near 101. The lot was full, so the parking was on the dirt. Now the fun starts: There only was to see the D'Backs field is to walk through the Rockies piece, around the stadium and through about 6-8 D'Backs fields. (A giant U-shape, which no cut through.) This is a horrible design and signage/staff are weak. Hopefully, this is corrected or it'll be a quiet spot next season! read more

I have been to this stadium a couple times and there are definitely some pros and cons. Pros: More food options than most spring training stadiums (Crust pizza....yes please!) Nice new facility High capacity for fans More drink options - read: sangria.... Cons: Have to pay for parking....now I guess this is standard these days, but I think it's wrong. Very busy Long lines High prices (what's new?) The last time I went to a game here was for my Dad's 60th birthday party. My stepmom rented a party area that was upstairs in the stadium. It was pretty cool, the view of the game was great and we had a private bar. The only thing that is not so cool about having a party there is the huge expense of it. You must buy the water/soda/alcohol from the park and with beers costing 8$ each, that is a huge price. Overall, though, this is a nice place to catch a spring training game. read more

Every seat is a good seat, including those in the grass. The beer selection has improved over last year because they now have both Colorado and Arizona local brews. Now if they could get more of those on tap, it would be even better! The prices for food are actually quite reasonable for the amount of food you get. The beers are pricey, but that's normal for a ballpark. There are two large merch stores that are easily accessed from either side of the field. This is the only place that I have seen that sells Italian ice, which I have to get every time I am here. Go DBacks!! read more

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - 2nd to last row section 215... Great view - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

A fun stadium. The practice fields are accessible and have shaded seating. Also nearby restrooms available to fans before the gates open. The stadium seating has shaded seats, but not as many seats are in the shade at the beginning of the game as you might think, based on the shelters. read more

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Stadium/Facility/Parking - 5 stars The stadium and fields were very nice for a spring training facility. For all of the games that we attended, we sat either on the first or third base sides. If you are behind the Rockies dugout, you will most likely be in the shade for the majority of the 1:10 start times. It was a nice relief to enjoy the game from the shade as the sun can be intense for 1:10 games. On the third base side, we were in the sun for the first 3-4 innings and then were relieved by the shade for the remainder of the game. As for the concessions, we didn't buy much. They do have a couple nice craft beer carts. If you are from Colorado, you will find a decent selection of Colorado beers at these carts. Guest Services/Gameday Ushers - 1 star I've never been to a stadium where the guest services attendants were so rude and grouchy. Being at a spring training environment, I was thinking it would be even more relaxed than your standard MLB stadiums. On the first base side, there was a female that seemed to be on a power trip of sorts. I went through security at the entry gates and was permitted to take everything in. She came down to my seat and lectured me that I shouldn't be able to have a camera in the stadium (other than a phone camera). If it was that big of a deal, you would have thought that security/entry gate would have told me to take it back to my vehicle at that moment. This same female was constantly lecturing or scolding fans for random acts that were not of any concern. It was quite surprising to me, but I must give their staff 1-star for this type of behavior. OVERALL: Hire polite guest services attendants and your facility will receive a 5-star rating from me. However, the level of service provided by these individuals brings the overall score down from 5-to-3. GO ROCKIES! read more

This was an amazing complex! And being able to sit on the grass made the experience that much more memorable! The pizza is amazing! And the footling hotdogs are even better! Like most sporting events everyone usually leaves early to avoid traffic so that's usually the way to go so your not stuck in hellish traffic! I hope my cities new ball park will be a percentage of how cool this one is read more

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This is one on my favorite ball parks for spring training!! great seating, great food, lots of drink choices. only one draw back, the man at the concession stand drained my bank account and handed me a beer!! he did say thank you though!! read more

I am giving one star. This is review is base solely on the concession stand. They are not organized at all. If you want to eat something be prepared to miss a whole inning. Update to review. After waiting 20 minutes, I got the worst chicken fingers ever and a 16 oz draft Coors light for $24. The food concession stands are the worst I have ever seen. read more

This is a great place to watch a baseball game. I came here with some buddies to watch nearly a week of games in the Arizona Fall League for the second year. This is one of our favorite parks. However, the parking situation is not optimal. Even with a small crowd, we had to walk a long distance to get to the gate. Regardless, this is a beautiful and very comfortable park. The Arizona Fall League is also not nearly as crowded or expensive as Spring Training. General admission tickets only; sit wherever you want. It is also much cheaper. read more

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - Small crowd for a night game at the Arizona Fall League. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Loved my visit here. Came for both the D-backs fan feast and a spring training game against the San Diego Padres. Had a blast and was definitely worth the drive. It is pricey, but similar to all the spring training facilities in the valley. Let's go D-Backs! read more

Awesome and new layout for Dbacks spring training. Lots of parking, easy to move around, comfy seating, and tons of great food and drink options from local vendors. Everyone should go at least once! read more

I have mixed feelings on this one.... and I will surely tell you why. 1. Parking was easy an hour before the game. We came off Indian Bend, turned into Pavillion Blvd, paid our $5 and were parked in under 5 minutes. We would much rather not have to pay, but it was painless and we were in what would turn out to be a good spot to get out quick. 2. As you walk up, you realize you are right in the heart of all the practice fields and batting cages. There are players practicing only feet away from you. Not like other fields where they are on separate grounds or are locked so you cannot get within a hundred yards to even watch. This must be what they refer to when they say that this park is "the most fan friendly park". 3. NO FOOD IN THE PARK. What? We have been to EVERY other ballpark, and you can bring good in. There are some very specific restrictions, including no fast food at some and no open water bottles and that, but NOTHING. Unless you have a kid. Then its ok. Guess I need to borrow someone's kid. I want my carrots and fruit and granola. Those are not an option in the park, unless they are covered in chocolate. No thanks. And I cannot even say that they are for a health issue. Except that I do not want to weigh a thousand pounds. That is a health issue. Come on, lighten up. Homemade sandwich and some fruit should be allowed in. 4. Lots of standing room, great lawn area (well maintained) and overall a pretty park. I will admit that.You really can see from just about everywhere. We did walk the whole park and found that you never felt very far away and had good views. 5. Some creative food choices including those chocolate covered fruit kabobs and some tostada looking fried breads, besides the usual park fare. They also had a full on cold stone, though I am pretty sure you are almost paying double for it. 6. They actually play take me out to the ball game. So many of the other fields have gone over to God Bless America. Come on, the 7th inning stretch is for Take me out to the ballgame. Get it straight, Salt River did. 7. It is like pulling teeth to find a water fountain. If you are seated on the lawn, which is what seems to happen at spring training games these days if you did not pre buy tickets and the games are all sold out, you have to walk about a mile to one of the fountains behind the backstop areas near a bathroom. I always bring my empty water bottle to fill up.Yes, I am cheap and just want to drink my tap with my crystal light packets. Don't force people to buy drinks, they may choose not to and then suffer dehydration. Add a water fountain in the out field near a bathroom.It's not that hard. I am making a revision to my review. I had given it a 3 and then SG and I discussed the park in detail. I decided that this park was worthy of a 4, even more so than many of the other parks. I want to bring my own food and be able to get tap water from the fountain and that makes me upset. But, overall the positives really do outweigh the negatives. You really feel like you are a part of the spring training experience and not so isolated from the players. Moral of the story, if you want to eat healthy and/or do not want to spend $50 for 2 people to have lunch, go eat at Vermont Sandwich Company off Pima and then come here. *** Be prepared, it seems that most of the games have been sold out. Check online before you go and bring a blanket for the outfield just in case. Parking is not so far that you cannot walk back and get your blanket when you find you have to sit on the grass. read more

Came to salt river fields for the AZ food and wine experience 2017 and literally had a BLAST. I got VIP tickets and was able to explore the whole venue! I haven't found out where to review for this event but supposedly this was their second annual event and hopefully they carry on with this through many years to come! Having this event at salt river fields is what made it so great! Such a a spacious nice field for large events like this! read more

Everything about a day at this ballpark was perfect. The stadium, which many describe as state of the art, was just that. The traffic flow to get in and out was smooth. The stadium set up was very functional and easy to navigate. The food options here were some of the best I have seen. I actually had a tough time deciding between all the options. The park has a ton of shade areas to sit and enjoy the game. This park was a hit with the entire family and we will be back. read more

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Was able to watch a game here at Spring Training this year, and boy was I impressed! I know there are a lot of stadiums around here but this one has got to be one of the fanciest I've seen in any city! Easy parking (it's on a dirt field but we were able to hitch a ride to the entrance on a golf cart), beautiful architecture, even fancy speakers that are disguised as rocks. We got lawn seats, which were perfect for this warm night, and it was great to be surrounded by baseball fans and families. And while more sports-minded people might be looking at the quality of the field or lights or something like that, I was paying the most attention to my favorite part of a baseball game: THE SNACKS! You could get any kind of food at the concession stands (a favorite seemed to be a local lady who served delicious stir fry noodles), and the guys roam around not just with your typical cotton candy and popcorn, but huge rice crispy treats, and even fruit kabobs (though those didn't seem to be as popular... they should maybe try real meat kabobs instead, probably more baseball-game friendly). The service throughout the whole place was wonderful, and the stadium is absolutely spotless. Those who live in the area should try to take advantage as much as possible of this beautiful facility! I'm jealous not to have it in LA! read more

In my view, this place is overrated and overpriced, the employees are rude, arrogant, incompetent, and inconsistent, and effective response to customer service concerns is nonexistent. Scottsdale and the rest of Arizona are gorgeous during the Springtime, especially for persons who live in colder regions of the country, but there are better, more economical, and far more pleasant ways to enjoy them than by going here. read more

Worst customer service at the ticket office. First $80 for split squad game, second no exchanges or refunds. Needed to just swap tickets for another day for an equal team, no lose to them but zero accommodation. If you have a Diamondbacks gift card, you cannot use it at Salt River for anything, tickets, team shop, or food. Good thing for StubHub. read more

The Rockies/D'backs new stadium is a hell of a place to catch a spring training game. The field is beautiful, with the grass in the outfield being a nice touch. We sat there one game and in the stands one game. The people watching is better on the grass, but it's hot and rowdy, as the spring break crowds are over there. The baseball watching is better from the stands. The staff is super nice and they really seem happy that you're in the stadium. The feel is much more relaxed than a major league game, and the whole environment feels very inclusive. There are team stores everywhere which sell hideously overpriced merchandise, and a good variety of restaurants and stands. The nachos were pretty mediocre, but the italian sausage sandwich and meatball sandwich from the stand in left field was pretty tasty, and the fresh kettle chips in center are good too, if oily. Prices are standard ballpark prices. The only thing that's really missing that was at Hi Corbett Field is a good place to get autographs from the players. That's been one of the perks of going to Spring Training, and here you have a small area along the baseline to crowd in with everyone else who wants an autograph. A couple years back, my girlfriend came home with a whole host of autographs, and this year we didn't snag a single one. Overall, though, I'm betting this is one of the best, if not THE best, Spring Training fields in AZ. read more

Five stars for the stadium. Amazing views of the Mountains, great sight lines to the field from just about everywhere, and an extra large outfield berm for plenty of roomy lawn seating. And the new home to my two favorite baseball teams less than 5 minutes from my house. I couldn't be more pleased with the Stadium. The Team Shop on the other hand - One Star!!! I have one question for whoever bought the merchandise for the team shop. Can you please get a freakin rockies game cap?! Seriously, you are the ROCKIES TEAM SHOP and you don't have one game ready black baseball hat with the Rockies logo???? And why do you have hundreds of purple jungle pattern john deer mesh Rockies hats? Is there a rush of douchey baseball fans that you were expecting the day I showed up??? SERIOUSLY!! OK my vent is over, I guess I'll have to order my new cap online. read more

Great place to take in a spring training game. Every seat in the place offers great views. Wide variety of food vendors. Staff is helpful and friendly. Bathrooms are kept clean and tidy. Parking also is fairly easy to find and navigate. read more

This is my 2nd favorite ballpark for Spring Training (1st is Camelback..go Dodgers!). Everything is brand new here (ballpark built in 2011) and everything here is just great. Parking is easy, tickets are on the cheaper side, not a bad seat in the house, good food, great drinks (lemonade!) and just a great time! The property itself is gorgeous and during Spring Training time with the great weather, you can't beat it! The Diamondbacks and Rockies play here and it just seems like everyone is happy at this ballpark and always in a good mood! Can't wait to go back next year! read more

My first spring training game was a good experience, thanks to the friendly folks and nice set up at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Parking was easy and plentiful. I walked up aisle Q, reading about the Diamondbacks and I gradually approached the third base line. The friend I was meeting was at the home plate gate - no problem, there's an aisle on the back side of the concessions that makes it easy to get there. When you build something new where the land is plentiful, you can design it to be easy to get around. I was most impressed by the sunscreen dispensers in the outfield lawn area, which seemed to be doling out Coppertone Sport SPF 30 (which happens to be my favorite because it glides on easy and stays put). We wandered around the whole park to check out the different foods available, but decided on the classic dogs and beers by homeplate. I got the Arizona Dog - bison with green chiles and onions. With concessions in hand, we walked down to the 3rd based line to talk to the Diamondback players as they slowly made their way towards the dugout shaking hands, signing balls, taking photos. Once the game started, we sat in our comfy seats with a great view of the field. After a few innings, we headed over to the Rockies bullpen. There are great views from all over this park. I love that everything is open so that you can really see what's going on both on and off the field. There's also a good mix of shade and sun. I hope work brings me to the area again next year! read more

Great ballpark. Just gorgeous with plenty of parking (5 bucks), nice grassy area if you can't get seats (us)...Yum food and drink. Saw my beloved Giants play the Diamondbacks (we won ...YAY! GO GIANTS!!). Lot's of practice fields and state of the art hitting cages. Looks like they poured a ton of money into this place and it's only used a few weeks out of the year. read more

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - Couldn't believe how many Giant's fans were in attendance .. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Went to our first spring training game on a nice, warm Sunday afternoon....Giants v diamondbacks. What a great facility. First, so close to our place, we rode our bikes. Convenient bike racks out front and we saved $5 on parking. Not a bad seat in the place, we sat in the front row down from the dugout on the 1st baseline. Great view of the pitchers warming up and the players walking back and forth. Nice new facilities....clean bathrooms, good concessions, plenty of services and a nice, friendly crowd, even if you're a Giants fan! We had good margaritas from Saltys and yummy, warm chocolate chip cookies. We are going to another game next week at night during the week, so we will see how that is. And I'm looking forward to checking out some of their other upcoming events once spring training is done. read more

New and big yes... but not my favorite spring training park. 5 stars for being big and roomy and also lots of grass in the outfield 2 stars for being almost like a major league park. Feels like you are attending a MLB regular season game. They lost out on the small spring training feel and intimacy. 0 stars for being the only cactus league park I visited this spring not allowing you to bring in food like candy or peanuts or sunflower seeds. You realize why when you see the pricey beer and food vendors inside. read more

I really like this sports arena, especially because it's close to lots of free parking. There is also a shuttle that services it. The food selection is the regular stadium stuff, but they do have some independent vendors who serve different food. I had a chicken teriyaki on top of a greens salad that was pretty yummy considering I was at a sports stadium. The seats give a great view of the field. Don't think you can ask for more in a baseball arena! read more

Great new spring training facility! What a beautiful upgrade from Hi-Corbett! Here's the quick rundown: -Plenty of paid parking (for $5) on the lawns west of the fields -Wide concourses with plenty of tasty ballpark grub, beer stands, and ice cream vendors -Three dry goods stores -Ample seating, plus neat lawn areas in the outfields -Shaded seats on the west side of the field (good to know if you're uber pale like I am) -Free sunscreen stations, no excuse to turn into a lobster here (fantastic idea there...cheers!) Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is awesome. Who can argue with a brand new spring training facility for the Rockies and D-backs? I certainly can't. You can't go wrong with baseball in February and March. Nor can you go wrong by enjoying a ballgame at SRFTS. read more

Just checked out the new Spring Training facility for the Dbacks and Rockies. This place should be a lot of fun. Beautiful ballpark with views of Camelback Mtn from the lawn area. Traffic might be a little tough on Pima during game days. read more

Of the seven Cactus League Spring Training facilities I have been to for a game, this is far and away the best one. It's not surprising it would be the best considering it is the newest and home to our Arizona Diamondbacks! Oh...and the Colorado Rockies. SRF has a great seating area, but I feel all the fun is had on the lawn. Maybe not the best view of the game, but you're not going to a Spring Training game to watch baseball anyway, are you? It's all about hanging with friends, having some beers and people watching. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge baseball fan, but I'm estimating the average over/under on pitches I watch at a Spring Training game to be around 20. If you're going on a weekend, I recommend getting there a little early if you are with a big group so you have space to put down a blanket. Only a few going? You should be fine finding a spot around game time. Big tip of the review: Go to Zipps on Via de Ventura and Hayden for pregame food and drinks and then take their shuttle over to the stadium. read more

This past spring was my first time at a spring training game. I can't say that I'm a huge MLB fan, but it was still a fun way to spend the day with friends. The stadium is really nice and has a great selection of food and drinks. My only advice... it's well worth paying for seats that are covered. We sat in the grass near the outfield, which was fine, except for it being hot. We ended up leaving sometime in the 7th inning because of the sun beating down on us. Overall though, it was a great time! read more

Beautiful park, beautiful! We came here for the Larry Fitzgerald celebrity softball game. I know Ive said this about other parks, but there truely is not one bad seat in this house. Theres even a Salty Senorita along the 1st base line, if youre so inclined. The parking here is interesting. Basically, once the lots are full they open up the soccer fields for parking. We didnt visit any concession stands, we opted for the beer stations. Decent (ballpark) beer prices especially considering all we could find were tall boys. This place looks a lot bigger than some other spring training facilities ive been too, maybe because bits more open. We had a great time, this is a great place to watch a game. Come out for some spring training! Bring the sunscreen though cuz like I said, open. read more

This really felt like a small Coors Field to me. It was my favorite of the three parks we went to when we were at Spring Training. Great food choices (BBQ, pretzels, nachos, dogs, etc). Lots of beer choices Seats were roomy. Tons of leg room, which I need as a tall guy. Most of the seats seemed to be in shade after about 30 minutes into the game. I'm sold. Love it! read more

Great place to watch a ballgame, food was pretty good too, had a burger combo, not a bad price $8 read more

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Nice new stadium. Parking is a bit retarded but other than that it's SPRING TRAINING!!!! How can you complain??? Fun times, cheap tickets, good vendors. Only thing is the food and beers are priced like a regular season game, which is no big deal. A's versus Diamondbacks, A's won!!!!! read more

It was so much fun watching the fall all star game alongside a very long time and vocal fan. There was open seating so we enjoyed second row behind the West division while we rooted for the East Division, looking forward to coming back tomorrow games here and enjoying the orange shandy again! p.s. Thanks for the baseball Tyrone Taylor! read more

Love this stadium, and love the teams that play here each spring! Sunscreen is provided complimentary thanks to Dignity Health in the outfield area, which I still think is one of the smartest marketing ideas and overall a very, very generous amenity. Good food-- apparently the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck is making appearances this year, but beware that they're not there for all games and it seems difficult to find an accurate schedule anywhere. Aside from that, typical food options exist. Hot dogs pulled from drawers in the concession areas, beer galore though hardly any exciting ones anywhere except at Salty's and even using the word exciting there is a stretch. You can find better hot dogs on the grill on the concourse above first and third. Plus it's a classier bet than trying to sneak a dry $1.50 Costco dog into the game in your cargo shorts, and then loading up on the complimentary condiments near the concession areas. read more

I write about White Sox during Spring Training and with that being said, I've been to every facility in Arizona. Salt River Fields is by far and away my favorite Spring Training facility. The food and drink selection is great, the grounds are always clean, and there are awesome views from all around the stadium. If you are thinking about making a Spring Training trip and are wondering what ballparks you should see, I would put this park at the top of your list. I always make sure I come to Salt River Fields whenever I have the opportunity to. read more

It think that it is big enough to have great festivals, but Arizona is HOT HOT HOT even in the fall. I would say come prepared. Sunglasses, sun screen, a parasol, shoes you don't mind getting dry grass on. I wish the grass was green and not dead, for my fellow allergy people don't you agree? I had the worst allergy attack after the taco fest since the wind and the dry grad was a bad combo. read more

It was a cold a blustery day at the ball park when we visited Salt River Fields. We were there to watch the Angels vs. Rockies game. The stadium is very close to the freeway, and there is a large shopping center right next door. Therefore, you can come early to get eats or whatever then just go to the game. When you walk into the stadium, you are met with that beautiful green and brown panorama that is totally unique to baseball. The stadium has an intimate feel even though it is one of the newer and larger Cactus League stadiums. It is very clean, and restrooms are plentiful. My son got some cheese popcorn and cotton candy. I got a Chicago dog with onions, tomatoes, pickle spears, and peppers. The food was good at decent ballpark prices. Our seats were right on the third base line, so we had a really nice view. The crowd was really nice and friendly. There were quire a few Angels fans in attendance. Everyone got along fine. Unfortunately, the Angels lost, but I will definitely come back to Salt River Fields. read more