Cincinnati Reds
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
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City
Cincinnati
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Notes
Beautiful riverfront setting with Ohio River views.
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Phone
(513) 765-7000
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State
OH
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Venue name
Great American Ball Park
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/reds
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Zip code
45202
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/great-american-ball-park-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
Cincinnati Bell Connector Streetcar, Metro Bus Service
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Overview
Multiple garages along Second Street. FC Cincinnati's TQL Stadium garages shared on non-conflict dates. Surface lots along the riverfront.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-71 and 2nd Street during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Home Plate gate. ADA accessible at all gates.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
CVG Airport: Uber/Lyft ~20 min ($25–$35); no direct transit
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Best option
Driving for most fans; Metro bus from downtown for those without cars
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Bus routes
Metro Routes 1, 3, 16, 17 serve downtown Cincinnati near the stadium
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Fare
$1.75 per ride
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Nearest station
No direct rail; Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar stops on 4th Street (10-min walk)
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Rail lines
No Amtrak or commuter rail to GABP
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Overview
SORTA Metro bus routes. Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar nearby. Limited rail options — driving common.
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Tips
Cincinnati is a driving city. The riverfront location is beautiful — arrive early to walk along the Ohio River. The Newport, KY side (across the river) has great pre-game bar options.
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Walking distance
10 min from downtown bus stops; 15 min from Bell Connector streetcar
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Shuttles
Accessibility
Metro and TANK buses fully ADA accessible
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Cost
Metro: $1.75; TANK: $1.75
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Park ride
Duke Energy Convention Center and downtown Cincinnati parking with bus connections
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Routes
TANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky) cross-river service; Metro Cincinnati buses
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Schedule
Metro and TANK game day service — check schedules on game days
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Main Street (main entrance), Second Street (south side), Joe Nuxhall Way
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Share cost
$2/30 min; day pass $8
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Share provider
Red Bike (Cincinnati/NKY) — stations near the stadium
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Spaces
~40 racks around stadium
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Tips
The Ohio River Trail and Riverfront Commons path run right past the stadium. Cincinnati's riverfront is one of MLB's most scenic bike routes.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Lot A and Rosa Parks St Garage; pre-purchase recommended; level access to Gate 1
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate 1
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Contact
Reds Accessibility: (513) 765-7000; Guest Services at Gate 1
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate 1 on Main Street; accessible path from riverfront
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates 1, 3, and 5 serving all seating levels
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Fun fact
Great American Ball Park's riverfront location makes it one of MLB's most accessible by water — Cincinnati's BB Riverboats offer game day cruises that dock near the stadium.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates 1 and 3
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Sensory friendly
Sensory kits at Guest Services; quiet room available on select game days
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate 1
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; kiosks available
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Craft beer
Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati), MadTree Brewing, Taft's Ale House on tap throughout
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Fun fact
Cincinnati-style chili is unlike any other chili in America — served over spaghetti with a 'secret blend' of spices including cinnamon and chocolate. A '3-way' is chili + spaghetti + shredded cheddar. It's divisive (you either love it or are confused by it) but absolutely authentic Cincinnati.
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Local
Skyline Chili stand (Cincinnati institution), Montgomery Inn Ribs, local bratwurst vendors, LaRosa's Pizza
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at GABP
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Notable stands
Skyline Chili (main concourse, multiple locations); Montgomery Inn Ribs; Rhinegeist Brewing bar
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle and small soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Cincinnati-style chili (Skyline Chili) — served on spaghetti ('3-way') or a hot dog ('coney'); a uniquely Cincinnati food experience unlike any other ballpark
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Vegetarian
Skyline cheese coney (without meat), cheese pizza, salads, veggie options
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous)
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Construction cost
$290 million (2003)
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Famous moments
Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Ken Griffey Jr. — the Big Red Machine legacy; 1990 World Series sweep of Oakland; Ken Griffey Jr.'s return to Cincinnati
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Fun fact
The Cincinnati Reds are considered baseball's first professional team (1882 American Association), making them the oldest continuously operating professional baseball franchise in America. Opening Day in Cincinnati is treated as a city holiday — schools and businesses close, and the Reds historically open the MLB season at home.
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Opened
2003
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Original capacity
42,319 (original); current 42,319
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Records
Pete Rose's all-time hits record (4,256) was built largely in Cincinnati; the Reds are MLB's first professional baseball team (founded 1882)
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Renovations
2015: New HD scoreboard; 2018: Expanded left field social area (The Banks); ongoing premium upgrades
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Retired numbers
#1 Fred Hutchinson, #5 Johnny Bench, #8 Joe Morgan, #10 Sparky Anderson (manager), #11 Barry Larkin, #14 Pete Rose (banned, not officially retired), #18 Ted Kluszewski, #20 Frank Robinson, #42 Jackie Robinson
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Venue details
Capacity
42,319
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Center field
404 ft
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Elevation
490 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
370 ft
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Left field
328 ft
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Right-center field
370 ft
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Right field
325 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)
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