I'm a big baseball fan and I was very impressed by the Peoria Sports Complex. I witnessed my first game here yesterday when I watched the Mariners and Giants (my team) play.
There are plenty of places to eat near the park on Bell if you don't want to eat inside the stadium and pay the higher prices..
As far as inside the stadium, there are plenty of concessions, drink carts and specialty stands that line the complex. If you sit in the bleachers you have lots of options out there. I was going to get the Ruthian hot dog (foot long) towards the middle of the game. I ended up eating a Brat because the last Ruthian was just sold before I ordered and would take at least 10 minutes to cook one. Bummer!
Personally, I enjoy watching most spring training games from the lawn. You get to soak in the sun, have a bit more space to stretch out and food, drink and restrooms were close by here. Lawn seats are just $6. The lawn is the best place to sit if you have a larger group or have kids. Lawn chairs are prohibited.
Restrooms were clean, even towards the end of the game.
Parking was $5. There was plenty of parking available. There was only a slight delay exiting the stadium onto Bell to 101. I ended up going through the light on Bell, made the first U turn I could and then took a right on Bell towards 101. That may have saved a few minutes instead of waiting to turn left on Bell.
The only downside I see is the high price of food and drinks. I assume souvenirs were just as pricey ( I didn't check). This complaint will be said over and over at any spring training stadium or pro stadium though.
Even if you aren't a fan of the Padres/Mariners or team they are playing, I'd check this stadium out. It's a fun experience.
What beats a ball game with friends in the sun, drink in one hand and hot dog in another? Not much!