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| - Each Spring Training facility has it's own quirks and things that make it special. Hohokam Park where the Cubs play is no different.
Upon parking, I walk towards the stadium and see people tailgating. Now, this wouldn't be weird for a regular season game, but I've never seen this at any other location around Arizona. I thought that was cool. I was even able to buy a lawn seat for just $5 off one of these guys instead of the ticket window.
The Cubbie fans are very passionate and make their voice heard here. I'd thought the seventh inning stretch here was cool. Not quite Wrigley, but what is? Wearing a Giants hat, I was only heckled one time, but that guy was heckling anything and everything not in Cubs white, red and blue during the game. Minus this one guy, everyone else was very cool and friendly.
There is lots of room in the lawn and places to eat and drink and also a restroom behind center field.
It's hard to go more than 15-20 feet without a beer stand or beer vendor walking by. You won't go thirsty at this place! I will have Bud, Miller and Old Style ringing in my head for a long time now.
If you are going to eat, go to Chuckie's on the third base side, near the left field foul pole. I've never had a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich before, but this was very good! You can get a combo with some awesome waffle fries for $9. The sandwich by itself is $8 and the fries are $4 solo.
There is many other food options to go with if you want the standard hot dogs, nachos etc.
The downside to this place has to be the parking. As I turned onto Central towards the park, there was a long line waiting to park in the stadium lot. I ended up parking a short distance from the stadium, right before the cemetary in big lot that a couple home owners use for parking. The cost was $5.
Another winner in my book!
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