A Weekend at Greater Nevada Field

Opened in 2009, Greater Nevada Field in Reno, Nevada has been where the Dismondbacks AAA affiliate the Reno Aces have played since their inception. Having had family living there since 2016, you’d think I’d have made the trip out to visit before now, but this is the first time I’ve been able to actually visit. I was just barely able to make it but I did manage to go to two games over this past weekend, a night game on Saturday July 27th, and a day game on Sunday July 28th. The Aces lost both games, but that’s not important at all in the context of this article.

This is a gorgeous ballpark, with excellent sight lines from every seat in the ballpark. The majority of the outfield is bordered by a catwalk, giving fans an excellent chance at catching a homerun ball. If it wasn’t such a large outfield, I’d say that Greater Nevada Field probably gives you a better chance at catching a homerun ball than any other AAA or MLB level park. The wind is almost constantly blowing out, which does a lot to explain the offense friendly environment more than just “high altitude ballpark” does.

The ballpark is very family friendly with a playground for kids (below), multiple contests every game, and various theme nights. The game on Saturday, for example, was Star Wars night. The ballpark is very accessible to public transport, near lots of clubs, bars, and restaurants, so it makes it very easy to go out and have a night on the town while still being able to catch a ballgame.

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Despite all those positives on top of having one of the best atmospheres in Minor League baseball, there are a few downsides. The food, while being above average and sourced from family owned local companies is overpriced. If you’re planning on having alcohol at the ballpark, be prepared to spend 100+ on drinks for two people. (I did not drink at all while visiting the stadium, but my family did, and they all commented on how expensive it was.)

The only other real downside was that it was very warm during the day game, with most of the seats in the ballpark in the sun. If you’re catching a day game, I’d recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, and wearing sunscreen.

Overall I’d give it a very positive rating, a solid 4.5 stars out of 5. Reno is definitely worth the visit to come and see the Aces play. There is so much going on in Reno activity wise, that I think there’s something for everyone to do, and would highly recommend a trip to those who can afford it.