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| - I have been to every ballpark in the Cactus League and know my way around them all. This is, by far, the best facility in all of Spring Training (that includes the Florida parks). Granted, I am a Dodger fan and we get it better than the 'Sox fans do, but it is still amazing.
Camelback Ranch is the brand new, state of the art, spring training facility for the Dodgers and White Sox. The Sox moved from Tucson because Tucson is the literally SO bad that even people from CHICAGO won't stay there. The park is located just south of the Glendale Airport and pretty much only has one way in or out - 111th Ave. You can avoid Camelback Rd by taking Indian School to 111th and then just drive into the stadium.
The grounds feature 13 practice fields and a giant lake and river that also help irrigate the fields. While the White Sox practice fields and clubhouse entry are blocked off from the public, the Dodgers' are wide open and inviting. Players must walk through the crowds during practices which invited lots of interaction with the fans.
The field is beautiful and the layout of the stadium is quite impressive. Not only do they have a full Jumbotron but they also feature fully enclosed suites and a full buffet for those willing to shell out $90 per game. That price gets you seats behind home, access to unlimited food, wine, beer, soda, and sweets. It also gets you exclusive merchandise as well as cold towels to help you cool off. It sounds like a lot but it turns out to be worth the money.
The grass seats have a great slope to them (much like Scottsdale) and the seat aisles are wide. The food selection is lacking without Dodger Dogs, however. The stadium is also missing the independent food vendors that Maryvale and Peoria feature.
A great stadium and surely one to visit every March.
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