Great American Ball Park Guide

Plan your visit to Great American Ball Park. Home of the Cincinnati Reds. Get travel tips, airport distances, ballpark food, and fan traditions, then track your visit and build your MLB Passport.

Address
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Capacity
42319

Getting Around

Great American Ball Park sits on the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati and is walkable from much of downtown, with the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar and buses serving the area. The riverfront setting makes it easy to reach on foot.

Parking

Riverfront and downtown garages and lots serve the park. Walking from a downtown garage is easy given the central location; arrive early on busy nights.

Best Seats & Views

Lower-level infield seats offer the closest views, and seats toward the outfield look out over the Ohio River and the signature riverboat-style 'power stacks.' Upper levels are affordable with river views.

Where to Stay

Downtown Cincinnati and the adjacent Banks district put you within walking distance of the park. Staying downtown keeps everything on foot. Compare dates for the best rates.

Nearby Attractions

The Banks entertainment district sits between the ballpark and the football stadium, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is next door, with Smale Riverfront Park along the water.

Ballpark History

Opened in 2003, Great American Ball Park is home to the Cincinnati Reds — professional baseball's oldest franchise. Its riverboat-style smokestacks in the outfield fire off after Reds home runs and victories.

Fan Tips

Watch for the 'power stacks' to erupt after a Reds home run. Explore The Banks along the river before or after the game, and take in the Ohio River views from the outfield side.

Accessibility

Great American Ball Park is a modern, accessible ballpark with accessible seating, entrances, and restrooms, and guest services to help. Its walkable riverfront location makes arrival straightforward.

Neighborhood

The park anchors Cincinnati's downtown riverfront at The Banks, a walkable district of restaurants and bars along the Ohio River.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Great American Ball Park?

The park is on the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati and is walkable from much of downtown, with the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar and buses serving the area.

Where should I park at Great American Ball Park?

Riverfront and downtown garages and lots serve the park. Walking from a downtown garage is easy given the central location; arrive early on busy nights.

What are the best seats at Great American Ball Park?

Lower-level infield seats are closest, and outfield-side seats look over the Ohio River and the riverboat-style power stacks. Upper levels are affordable with river views.

Is Great American Ball Park wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Great American Ball Park offers accessible seating, entrances, restrooms, and guest services, with a walkable riverfront location that eases arrival.