Raley Field

Oh my gosh this baseball field deserves 6 stars. I am just shocked at how well Raley Field is managed. It is so much fun going to a River Cats game here along with other events. I just can’t get over how professional the employees are and just how nice of a field this is for a minor league team. Management has does an amazing job at making this a Sacramento gem.
The parking and exit of the field is super nice. This is also great for family events… you can get lawn seats for just $ 5 which is just great because it is a ton of f on just sitting on your blanket on the grass while watching a ball game. Raley Field also has one of the best views around with the bridge and downtown in the background. They have $ 1 hot dog night, fireworks, and themed nights… I just can’t get over it. I go to a River Cats game at least a couple times a year because you would be crazy not to.
Tip: bring your bikes with you so you can take a nice ride into downtown sac for dinner or desert then ride back to the game (they have secured bike parking for free!). It is always a lot of fun to take a stroll right before a relaxing baseball game… could you find a better date/​family night? Nope. Support the River Cats!

Went here to Ice Skate for Biggest Show on Snow.
Ice rink needed work as there are big dips in the ice where the blue lines melt in the sun. Skate from the skate rental place are HORRIBLE! I grew up in snow country with hand me down skates and never were they this bad! Hard for an experienced skater but for a small child learning — it was BAD! Way too much money for what you get.
It took more time to buy tickets and fill out waivers and get skates then the entire time we skated. Our feet hurt after 2 minutes in these skates!
There wasn’t much room to sit and put on skates and nowhere to put your stuff when you are skating so bring a friend to watch your gear.
Vacaville ice rink is much better!

Went here for the Biggest show on Snow. Don’t waste your money going here. Everything is about the money. The ice slide you had to have a ticket each time to ride it. Come on. Paid $ 10 for parking and another $ 80 for friends to get in then tickets for rides. Btw there was only ice slide and ice skating and look at some blowup reindeer and lights. Reminded me of Disneyland back in the 70’s pay for parking pay to get in pay for tickets for the rides. Might be big but not a lot to do. Boring.

This review is for the Golden State Hockey Rush Tournament Series outdoor hockey tournament held at Raley Field held in late December, 2015. My son’s youth team played in this tournament. Much of the original schedule was altered by rain. This is not anyone’s fault. The tournament director even comped out team tickets to the AHL game that was held there. The facility director was very nice and even opened up the upper deck area for us when the rink glass fogged up. Because of this, my original review was going to be four stars.
Today, when we went back for two games, they were charging players’ families $ 10 for parking. Talk about bloodsuckers. Parking was free for the AHL game. We already paid a tournament fee, and this was insulting on top of that. When I go back for another game tomorrow, I plan to drop off my son, park in the neighborhood a few blocks away, and take an Über ride to the facilty, Round trip will be a fraction of the $ 10 parking fee. Raley field should be ashamed. I would zero stars for this part of my review if Unilocal allowed it.
Edit — I have been made aware that those who arrived at the beginning of the AHL game paid for parking. I arrived after the second period began and they did not.

Clean, beautiful stadium, my husband and I have come down for a bunch of River Cats games and have had a magnificent time. All of the staff is very helpful and nice. The food is yummy yummy! We brought our nieces down for a game and they had an amazing time watching the game and playing in all of the games! They scarfed down some hot dogs and I think they were pleased. Can’t wait to come back!

Raley Field is a great venue just over the bridge in West Sac!
I had first gone to see the John Legend/India.Arie concert (7^th row from the stage, setup folding chairs on the field!) back in ’09. It’s awesome to see a show underneath the moon and stars.
In ’12 got to see an evening River Cats game against the Salt Lake Bees for free, lawn seats on Home Run Hill which was fun (Olympics Night, $ 1 hot dogs and $ 1 dessert night too). Also in ’12 got to see a day game against the Fresno Grizzlies, back when the River Cats were still affiliated with the Oakland A’s, Manny Ramirez was there! We also were able to get a VIP tour of the stadium, including seeing all the autographed/​signed baseball bats every performer has signed who played there! Watched the game from a luxury suite, food and beverages provided — great times.
In ’13 the Biggest Loser RunWalk 5K and the Shamrock’n ½ Marathon brought me back, and just last weekend for ’15 had another chance to finish a race inside/​on the field, at the Beat the Blerch 10K.
Parking is easy (getting out can get crowded but what do you expect), bathrooms plentiful and clean, really a classy experience, a nice stadium that makes you forget you’re not at a big-​league game. If you’re lucky you can see the mascot Dinger out and about. Now that we’re affiliated with the SF Giants, I’m sure it’ll become even more popular for the fans.

First time ever being here last Sunday! My job got us the Party Deck area! Sweeet!!! I brought my friend and two of my nieces. They were so excited. It was packed that day and freaking hot! In the party area we were served all you can eat bbq! Yummo! Chicken was off the hook and the corn on the cobb was delicious. My nieces ate mostly the watermelons though. Raley Field is actually nice. Left twds the 5^th inning so we can avoid the crazy rush after the game. The Rivercats was up 5 – 0. Oh yeah Free Parking woot woot!

We came for a River cats game. Went & sat over on the grass next to the scoreboard. Had a good time, paid $ 9 per ticket. My kids didn’t see much of the game cuz they were running around. There was a big kid zone but you had to buy tix to go in. The food isn’t cheap. Paid too much for a lemonade, pretzel, and cotton candy. But I guess since it was our first time and its a treat I didn’t mind too much. Some people in our party had to throw away their chairs cuz security wouldn’t let them come in. Blankets only. If I were a smart person I would hang around and snatch all the food & stuff that security wont let in. Just sayin!

Meh! Its an ok baseball field in a great location. Aside from the very very very expensive concessions food stands. $ 4 for a bottled water after tax, ummmmz… Never mind. «Wheres the nearest water fountain.!?» Food for thought, I’m still amazed during an epic 4 consecutive years of epic drought, their lawn is greener than my brown lawn. Hmph! Fake grass?
Came here to watch the fireworks. The best location to watch the fireworks if you’re in Raley’s field, is all the way to the East Side of the stadium by the grass area. Basically upon walking into the the main entrance of the stadium, take a sharp right turn and head on to the grassy area. Thats where you can have the best view of the fireworks, and/​or if you paid great seatings on top of the deck above all the basic seats, then you scored yourself a great scenic view.
When coming here just to watch the fireworks every year on 4^th of July and not watching the baseball game, its best to come at the last inning of the game where entrance is free… But Parking is NOT, and parking is only $ 10! And Word of advice, avoid parking at nearby neighborhood to score a free a parking. Either wise, you can risk your car being towed at your own expense, get a ticket, and/​or get your car tire booted. Namm sayinn…
BTW. Dont forget to watch my video. ;) For the finale!

First timer and I never knew how nice it was. I’m surprised. We sat in the first row (row 4) right behind the dugout. It was a pretty sweet seat because you see all the cute players as they walk back. The weather was really good until it sprinkled… then came bigger raindrops. But the game kept going!

I love Raley Field! I’ve been here several times before and tonight am here on a Tuesday night.
I prefer to go on weekday nights since it’s less crowded and seems to be less family oriented than on the weekends. Even though Tuesday is apparently Family Night with $ 1 hot dogs, there are still less kids and less of a crowd than on Friday night. My favorite night so far though is Thursday, which is cheap beer night and seems to be when all the queer women come out.
My favorite spot to sit is in Value Corner which is located by left field, costs $ 15/​seat, and which you have to buy same day. If you come with others, make sure you buy your tickets together so you can sit next to each other. I’ve never had a problem with them running out of seats in this area either, even on the first Friday night of the season.
Come check out a game here!

Raley Field is home of the Sacramento River Cats which is the Triple A team for the San Francisco Giants. What a great place to relax by watching a game of baseball. They have various beers, wines, and food for purchase. Yes the food is a little expensive but it’s a baseball game and other ballparks food are expensive too. Some food items that they sell during the baseball games are hotdogs, nachos, chicken strips, garlic fries, ice cream, and other traditional ballpark food. A River Cats game is a great place for kids too. Before each game they can try and grab autographs from players and you never know, they might have some of the San Francisco Giants players there trying to rehab. You may purchase seats in their suits, regular section seats, or their grass for various prices. Some games might have promotion giveaways like bobbleheads, replica rings, banners, tee shirts, hats, or other items. Just recently I bought tickets for the Hunter Pence bobblehead promotion (gave away 2500 of them) and arrived at 2 PM when gates open at 5 PM and game starts at 7 PM. If you really want it, show up early! The security personal on the field are really nice and friendly. They will talk to the kids and sometimes give them baseballs. The staff members that have helped me, they all have been pleasant and nice.
The team store is located near the main entrance. It opens before the start of baseball games and when the game starts, it is still open but only the doors that you enter from the inside of Raley Field are accessible.
Their parking lot is very simple and easy to find. It’s right in front of the main entrance of Raley Field and it’s free all year long! They have flaggers in the parking lot to tell you where to park and it might be on concrete or dirt/​rocks.
Raley Field isn’t just for baseball games. Sometimes they will hold other events for you to enjoy.

For the field and the park & parking (excluding the River Cats experience). The park has held up really well over the years and is still in excellent shape 4+. The staff at the box office and inside are also a solid 4. Very helpful mostly pleasant.
Getting in and out can be a 1 star hassle and the parking attendants seem fairly clueless on a regular basis. A week ago I went with the flow of traffic being waived in and was directed straight into preferred parking with NO other option. It was too crowded and I was locked in before I could even attempt to abort the «helpful» guidance. Sure enough my free parking expectation was taken over by an attendant asking for $ 10 (no bueno). The parking is still mostly silty dustiness or uneven potholed gravel after 15 years. Oddly enough the parking I landed in was for tailgating as well, of which I saw none. I mean really who wants to tailgate it the dusty mess of a parking lot. As it was my car was crusted in a decent coating of dust when we left.
In short all is good with the exception of the newly arrived FREE parking. I think I might go back to eating in Sacramento and taking the nice walk across the Tower Bridge.

Went on a tour at Raley Field on Last month before the Baseball Season had started and they were in the remolding mode. It is a tremendous atmosphere that they have going on. Raley’s Field offers a great opportunities for people to host Corporate Meetings, Fantasy Batting Practices, Product Launches, Holiday Receptions, Seminars, Team Building Exercises, Conventions, Trade Shows, Theme Parties and Concerts.
They are giving us an opportunity to network with local Sacramento people. There baseball games are fun as well. Go River Cats woohoo! They are a family fun friendly environment. They have good brew there and staff. So I do recommend everyone to come support there local baseball team and enjoy the outdoor Raley Field.
Oh I cannot forget about there polish dogs which are great with relish, mustard. onions and ketchup and the warm bun. It’s on point and made for this kind of event.

Ahh… It’s a great day to have a good baseball game at Raley Field, home to the Minor League Baseball team, the Sacramento River Cats with the Triple-​A affiliate with the MLB 3-​timer (after New York Giants) champions, the San Francisco Giants. This is the first time that I’ve saw a River Cats game for a long time after it was opened & introduced to the public back in 2000; the same year as the Westfield Galleria mall in Roseville opened it’s doors.
The atmosphere is fantastic! The food tasted incredible after I ate a good, state fair type food, the Mushroom Swiss Burger. The employees are very friendly and supportive to the visitors and their players.
I did get a chance to see the San Francisco Giants player, Hunter Pence for the very first time Monday afternoon (5÷11÷2015), and it was an awesome experience until they won the game!
This is not the first time that I’ve been to Raley Field as of this year. In summer 2011, I’ve been there for the 107.9 The END’s EndFest concert to see Ke$ha, Far East Movement, T-​Pain, Hot Chelle Rae, etc performed, and it was an amazing music concert experience at this ballpark.
Overall, Raley Field is an outstanding ballpark in the West Sacramento neighborhood that you’ll represent Sacramento River Cats all year long including other sporting events and music concerts. Highly recommend!

Ugh, what a horrible experience. I was really hoping that a day at Raley Field would be a great time, but instead I was let down.
First the positives. There isn’t a bad view in the park. Every seat you get a great view of the field and the players. Second good thing, free parking. I ended up parking in the black lot and even though it was a bit far from the stadium, it wasn’t too bad of a walk.
Okay, now to the bad. DO NOT GO ON SCHOOL FIELD TRIP DAY! I repeat DO NOT GO! I mean I guess if you like leaving with a migraine then you totally should. There were kids running around everywhere, cutting lines, littering, and screaming. It was out of control and of course security was nowhere to be found. Secondly, the stadium is dirty. My seat had bird poop all over it and there was leftover trash on the ground. Gross. Finally this may seem petty, but they ran out of hot dogs! What the hell?! After standing in line, I get to the register and «Oh by the way, we have no hot dogs left.» Ugh, I just wanted a damn hot dog!
Maybe I came here on a bad day. I actually left during the 7^th inning of a great game because it was so bad. I’ll probably be back because I love baseball, I just hope things improve greatly.

Raley Field is a beautiful ballpark. Most seats, if not all, have a killer view of downtown, as well as a perfect view of the game.
I’ve been coming to this ballpark since the year it opened, and I’ve never once been disappointed. I’ve had seats everywhere from behind home plate, to home run hill (the best deal if you’re willing to put up with some lax parenting), to the suites with both HP and Raley’s.
On a recent stop here, to get a replica world series ring from the RiverCats’ new affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, I was pleased to find that there are a lot more food and drink options than I remember. I was able to get 21^st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon here and some tasty sliders. The prices are still great too, compared to MLB ballparks. I was afraid this might go up with the new affiliation, but so far, not so.
A fantastic place for nearly any event, as the views are romantic, and the park is very kid friendly. Great for families.

This place is a lot of fun. Since the River Cats have become the AAA Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants my friend and I decided to come to a game. I had come here quite a few years ago, but it had been a really long time. I’m happy to say that the park while on the small size (there’s no real big minor league parks) it has a very nice personal feel to it. Seating is pretty good from just about any point and the free parking is a plus! I enjoyed for the most part the pricing of the seats, but I will say you will probably want to sit in the back rows during the summer to get some shade since it was already getting hot. Overall, I had a great time and will definitely be coming back for a few games this season!

I love this stadium. There are no bad seats. It is a great place to bring your friends or family for a great time.
The now offer free parking, but the ticket prices have increased a bit. I never minded the $ 10 beef but the seats are definitely more expensive.
They have a lot of great food options and they offer a selection for all needs.
This is a very nice field with an amazing view of the city and the tower bridge. Plus you get to see some great baseball without going to the Bay Area.

This is seriously one of the best parks in professional baseball. I have been to almost all of the major league ballparks, and Sacramento, we are very lucky to have Raley Field in our backyard. The design and quality of the public areas and seating are top notch, especially the little touches all over the place. The main walkway is open to the field allowing you to see the game while walking around, and even the restrooms are very good.
The view from inside the park is spectacular. Seriously, there are very few ballparks with a good view — AT&T Park, PNC Park, Target Field — and we have one in Sacramento! The whole skyline and Tower Bridge are lit up with the setting sun and later fireworks during the season.
This year, the Sacramento River Cats switched from an affiliation with the Oakland Athletics to the San Francisco Giants. I am a fan of both, but loyal to my Giants so it will be fun to see the players through the season. Raley Field is preparing for the new team by adding more premium sections, installing a garden near the kid zone in right field, and upgrading the parking area. Even the grass seems a little greener this year.
Food is surprisingly good for a sports event. Their gourmet hamburgers are pretty good and a good value, and the ½ lb Dinger Dog is the stuff of legend. This is still the only place to find the classic Merlino’s Freeze which is just awesome on those hot summer days. Beer selection has always been limited here, but their $ 2 Thursday deals help make it taste better.
The staff are great; the team mascot Dinger is great; fireworks on Friday & Saturday nights; what more could you ask? Even the lawn seats are reasonably priced. Raley Field also hosts several events throughout the year including soccer games, beer fests, and concerts. Kids and adults love the place. You can usually park across the river in downtown Sacramento and walk to the park. Save your money for a Merlino’s!