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HISTORY:

The $354 million ballpark has become one of the game's most recognizable landmarks. The air-conditioned facility opened March 31, 1998. The ballpark has everything from a retractable roof to a signature swimming pool. This baseball-only facility has site lines that are second to none. More than 80 percent of the seats are inside the foul poles, and there is no upper deck around the outfield. The 8,000-ton cooling system is the equivalent of air-conditioning for more than 2,500 typical Arizona homes. After experimenting with other turfs, officials finally settled on Bull's Eye Bermuda, which has proven to be the suitable grass for a facility with a retractable roof, and installed it during the All-Star break in 1999. There's also a dirt path between the pitchers mound and homeplate, reminiscent of fields 100 years ago.

Soak up the scene:

Chase Field has a retractable roof that has made baseball in the desert possible, but unless it's a real scorcher outside the team actually tries to keep it open for the D-backs' typical 6:40 p.m. starts. That allows for the magical feel of an open-air ballgame. But tradition takes a back seat most elsewhere, including at the famous swimming pool in right-center, where home run balls occasionally splash. For more on the Chase Field experience, including a game-day itinerary, visit Wise Guides.

SEATING NOTES:

• MVP Box sections 310-322 include Rows 1-7.
• Infield Reserve sections 310-322 include Rows 8-32.
• Suites must be specified as Luxury, Party or Team Suites in order to map properly.
• Tickets located in the wheelchair accessible sections should indicate a "W" in their listings or they may not map properly.

Kids:

Children 2 and under do not require a ticket to enter the ballpark.

General:

Cameras, photographic and hand-held video cameras for personal use may be brought into the ballpark, provided game action is not recorded. Flash photography and camera support pods are not permitted. Coolers and lunch bags containing food will be allowed, but they must be able to fit under a standard seat in a space 10in high, 16in wide and 13in deep. None of the following permitted into ballpark: firearms, blowhorns, noisemakers, fishing nets, beach balls and laser pens. Beverages allowed: Water (only) in sealed, plastic bottles; empty, plastic water bottles; sealed single-serving juice bottles; and formula/babyfood.

Address:

Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Directions:

Interstate 10 to 7th Street South, on 7th Street to ballpark

Parking:

Bank One Ballpark Garage - 4th Street north of Buchanan. Civic Plaza East Garage - 7th Street and Washington. Arizona Center Garage - 5th Street and Fillmore. Arizona Center Lot - 3rd Street and Van Buren. Jefferson Street Garage - 3rd Street and Jefferson. Bank One Lot - north side of Van Buren between Central and 1st Street. American West Arena Garage - 1st Street between Jefferson and Jackson.