What's better than a lovely afternoon of spectacular weather, baseball and a not-so-healthy dose of hot dogs and beer? I dare say nothing!
Camelback Ranch is a great new spring training facility with all the bells and whistles you would hope for in a nice, brand-spanking-new ballpark. Everything was clean, tidy and well laid out. There were plenty of concession stations, vendors and even a team shop. Parking was a little odd -- we thought we missed the first parking entrance, but luckily kept going and turned into the main parking area, which was much closer to the entrance.
Newness aside, I've been to a few other spring training facilities in the West Valley, and I'd say Camelback Ranch is at par with them. Basically the same layout -- although it seemed like Camelback Ranch didn't have as much covered seating as other facilities, which isn't a big deal when you are enjoying 80 degree weather.
All in all, a great new springing training venue that is a wonderful addition to the other ones in the Valley. I'll definitely be back next season.