2020 marks the inaugural season of Atlanta Braves Spring
Training at CoolToday Park, located in North Port, Florida
in the community development district of West Villages. The
new Atlanta Braves Spring Training Facility is a sprawling
90-acre complex that operates year-round with seven baseball
fields, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and medical rehabilitation
facilities; it is the heart of the Braves player development
system. Players from all levels of the Braves organization will
be there training, rehabilitating, and competing on the field.
The facility operates like a baseball factory, turning out talent
that will produce the Major League superstars of tomorrow.
The jewel of the complex is the stadium itself, designed
to create the ultimate fan experience. Unique features of
the park are its 360-degree concourse that allows fans to
see the game from numerous angles, an outfield berm, 80-
foot high-definition video board, and world-class sound
system. Premium seating options include the Coors Light
Batter’s Box which puts fans at field-level and within arm’s
reach of the game, the Centauri Super Suite which offers
field-level seating inches from the right field warning track,
and a terrace-level seating option that offers access to airconditioned
premium suites.
During summer months the complex stays busy with Gulf
Coast League Braves baseball on the practice fields that are
free to the public, and a robust events calendar featuring
everything from concerts to movie nights. Outside the
stadium the Braves Farmers Market occurs every Wednesday
October through March, and West Villages Coffee & Cars
has a monthly meetup of local car aficionados. If you are
thinking of visiting CoolToday Park, the Tomahawk Tiki Bar
located in the left field stands is open 7 days a week. Every
weekend there is live entertainment at the tiki bar along with
the friendliest bar staff around, ready to serve you ice-cold
drinks and a variety of pub fare. It’s the perfect opportunity
to get an intimate look at the park before the opening day
crowds and it features the best sunset views of any ballpark
in the country.
The complex hosts several community events throughout
the year as well as tournaments, private parties, and corporate
events. On your way in to the stadium be sure to check out
the 2-story Atlanta Braves Team Store filled with all your
favorite Braves merchandise from caps and t-shirts to jerseys
and novelty items. The plaza in front of the stadium features
the jersey numbers of the team’s all-time greats, each with
a plaque honoring the corresponding player. This is a great
place to congregate prior to game time and take some cool
selfies. Opening day is February 22nd and the Braves will
host the visiting Baltimore Orioles for a 1:05pm game at
CoolToday Park. Hope to see you at the ballpark!
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