Boston Red Sox Spring Training Guide

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009

Fort Myers - Spring Training Games - City of Palms Park

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most popular Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. The team's home stadium, Fenway Park, holds league records for the most number of sold out games, including a five-year span in which every single Red Sox game played at Fenway Park was sold out. Many Boston Red Sox fans also enjoy watching the team during the MLB spring training games that normally occur between February and April. With the 2009 MLB spring training games already underway, you may want to get tickets to see the Red Sox play at their spring training home stadium, City of  Palms Park.

City of Palms Park basics

City of Palms Park was opened in 1993 and has served as the Red Sox's spring training home stadium ever since. The stadium has a seating capacity of 8,000. The seats are divided into two sections: the lower section being comprised of fixed folding chairs, while the upper section contains bleachers. Many of the seats are covered by overhangs that provide shade from the sun and shelter from the rain. General admission burm and standing admission is also allowed at the park, making it a good place to go to even when on a budget. The park has a great exterior with palm trees planted around the ballpark, giving it a fresh and inviting Florida look.

Places to go to outside of City of Palms Park

There are numerous places to go to around City of Palms Park in case you want to kill time before the game or unwind after the game. While there are a few bars and restaurants around the stadium, many of the popular establishments are located north of City of Palms Park, in the Downtown Historical District, or south of the stadium at the commercial area along Cleveland Avenue. Some of the great bars and restaurants to visit around City of Palms Park include Spirits of Bacchus, Bar Louie, and Envie Lounge.

Another option for those watching games at City of Palms Park is to take a trip to the nearby beaches, where you can lap up the Florida sun. Parks, lakes, and waterways are located all around the stadium, making it easy to find a place to relax and enjoy the spring weather. Edison Mall, Fort Myers Country Club, Clemente Park, and Boardwalk Park Place are some of the other attractions that are easy to reach from City of Palms Park.