CoolToday Park Spring Training Guide
Home of the Atlanta Braves
CoolToday Park
18800 S. West Villages Parkway
Venice, FL 34293
941-413-5000
Website: https://cooltodaypark.com/
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Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Select VIP experiences may have earlier entry.
Free WiFi is available to all fans.
Parking
Parking lots open 3 hours before first pitch.
Parking is FREE for all standard-size vehicles in the Green Lot.
Reserved Red Lot Parking is sold out for 2025.
Accessible Parking
Accessible shuttles are provided 2 hours before first pitch until one hour after the game has ended. Please alert the parking attendant upon arrival.
RV/Bus Parking
Is $50 and available in the Green Lot unless Reserved Red Lot Parking was already purchased.
Courtesy Carts
Free Courtesy Cart parking shuttles from all lots are available both before & after the game. Let your parking attendant know.
Courtesy Cart Pick-Up is located by Gate 1 after the game.
Rideshare
Rideshare dropoff and pickup is located off West Villages Parkway in front of the Gate 2 entrance.
Bicycles
Racks are available at the front entrance of the ballpark.
Tailgating
Is permitted and limited to in front of and directly behind your vehicle ONLY.
Grilling is not permitted and tents of any kind cannot be set up.
Seating
Braves dugout is along the first base side.
Sitting in the shade
Generally seats along the first base side of the stadium and in the Terrace level (204-207) are in the shade at game start for afternoon games.
Sections past first base (106-101) typically rows in the middle of these section and up will start in the shade with the remainder of the section gaining shade as the afternoon goes on.
Handicap Accessible
Handicap accessible seating is available in Row 15 for sections: 102, 106, 109, 115, 118, 120, and Row 6 in sections 201, 206, 207.
For information on accessible seating for individual games, please contact springtraining@braves.com.
If you find other sections/seats that are in the shade, or other pertinent info, please let us know and we’ll add them here!
Autographs and Practice Fields
Autographs
From the CoolToday site: Fans may request autographs from the time gates open until shortly before first pitch. At that time, ticket integrity in these areas will begin being enforced.
Currently, we do not have additional information on the best place to request autographs.
Practice Fields
Major league practice fields are located behind right field.
Minor league practice fields are located adjacent to the parking Green Lot and are accessible to fans.
Currently, we have no information on what time the Practice Fields are accessible to the public, or if fans are permitted to go to the Major League practice fields.
If you have other tips for either, please let us know!
Ballpark Food & Beverage
One sealed, personal-sized bottle of water is permitted inside the ballpark.
CoolToday Park has an EXTENSIVE list of food & beverage offerings in 2025 INCLUDING Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options with a Concessions Map that you can view here.
Ballpark Fun Facts & Points of Interest
Kids Run The Bases: After every Sunday home game, kids 14 & under can run the bases. Begin lining up at Section 101 at the start of the 8th inning.
Pregame Plaza Party: featuring live music on the Sweetwater Stage from local musicians before every home game.
Nearby Lodging, Restaurants & Points of Interest
You can always check out the FL Spring Training Google Map to see all locations for the below and other Spring Training ballparks.
Hotels
Restaurants
The Banyan House Restaurant - New American cuisine with creative menu and water view.
Florence & The Spice Boys - Untraditional Mediterranean & Middle-Eastern fusion eatery. Also near Ed Smith Stadium.
Irma's Tacos, Craft Beer and Tequila Bar - Featuring traditional and fusion tacos and an eclectic menu.
Max’s Table - Modern Breakfast spot.
Oak & Stone - Craft brewery with burgers, sandwiches and other bar eats.
Points of Interest
Fox Lea Farm - Horse jumping competitions.
Historic Downtown Venice, FL - Cool architecture with available walking tours in the district. Shopping, restaurants, farmers market, parks and the historic train depot.
Sandy Beach Myakka Park - Walkable trails and good for kayaking. Also near Charlotte Sports Park.
Venice Beach - Shark Tooth Capital of the World - you can find shark teeth strolling the beach!
Any other information you think we’re missing, please let us know and we’ll include!
Updated Jan 2025