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Scottsdale is easily one of the nicest small ballparks I've been to. The layout is fantastic. The seats down at field level are a iittle snug - and I'm by no means a wide guy (6' 3" and 180 so I'm tall... but not wide) - and I do wish they were angled in towards home a little more. Also, before the game, especially if you got tickets in the first two rows, expect to battle the kiddies waiting for autographs just to get to your seat until at least 5 minutes before gametime. The lawn area is by far a more comfortable experience, but get there early and set up because it gets crowded.
The food is pretty standard ballpark fare, on the pricey side, but definitely the thing to go for are the Island Wok Pan-Fried Soba noodles. Go for the teriyaki chicken, add some sriracha, and you get a very good sized meal for around $8.
Also kudos to the beer and lemonade guys walking the stands for not being obnoxious while the game is going on.
Parking... the best suggestion I have in the couple times I've been here is to drive down 2nd, 1st, Main, and McKnight between 75th and Miller just north of the park. It's all free street parking, but it fills up fast. Take 75th Street south to the back entrance into the Stadium. $20 for parking is absurd. It's why I docked this place a star.
Awesome Giants Dugout Store.
Let's Go Giants!
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