Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Scott M. Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: Just an overall great stadium. Very
new, modern and especially clean. Highly recommend checking out the
scene on Carnegie Ave east of the stadium (great atmosphere going on
pre-game). I think the look of this stadium represents the city of
Cleveland very well, industrial city on the rise. Stadium offers
great view of the city, not only from your seat but from the
concourse too. Had a drawing where $5 dollar donation could win the
jersey of a select player that was used in the game. Donation went
to kids with cancer or something, thought it was a great idea, every
team should do that.
Cons of the ballpark: Can't really think of any, if there are
some, they are in the huge shadow of the pros.
Additional Comments: Never had been to Cleveland before,
didn't expect too much from the city as a whole, turned out to be a
great place. If you are going to visit for baseball, try to get to
the rock and roll hall of fame.
Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Lamarx Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: This park is still a beautiful
ballpark. You can walk in from the ground level without having to
walk up the stairs or ramps just to get to your seat in the lower
level. It's a family friendly park, with great food, and many
impressive gift shops. It's a great place to watch a ballgame. I
loved the hitter's eye. And, it is two blocks away from a hotel I
stayed at. It's very convenient to walk there and not have to catch
a cab or a bus.
Cons of the ballpark: Some of the employees there are rude to
opposing team fans who attend ballgames there. Other than that, I
really have no problems with Jacob's Field.
Additional Comments: I'd definitely take a trip back to
Cleveland in the future. It's a beautiful city and they have a
beautiful ballpark. I definitely recommend everyone take a trip
there if they haven't.
Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Ryan McNeil Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: Skyline peeking above the scoreboard in
left is quite the sight to see. Getting around the park is easy and
there are really great sightlines everywhere in the park.
Cons of the ballpark: There isn't terribly much to do around
The Jake, but my bigger concern was with the game staff. I was lucky
enough to be sitting first row behind the dugout. When innings are
over, the kids in my section come tearing down the aisle and clamor
in front of my seat to try and get a gameball flipped to them. It's
up to the ushers to keep them from disrupting other fans. What was
worse was what happened in the top of the seventh. The Indians have
gotten into the habit of bringing out four or five league mascots to
lead the crowd in "Take Me Out...". During the top of seven, they
trot these mascots down toward the home dugout. AGAIN, all the kids
see big furry creatures and come clamoring over to get a better
look. There's one fundamental problem with this- THE GAME IS STILL
GOING! Sure enough, a bat got fired into the crowd, and narrowly
missed all these kids. I'm all one for letting kids make the most of
their game day experience, but it's up to the game staff to keep
them from disrupting other fans and from getting hurt.
Additional Comments: Hyper kids aside, Jacob's is quite the
spot. It's too bad that the hey-day of The Tribe is gone again,
hopefully this franchise can rebuild quick and give fans a reason to
pack that place again.
Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Matt Chmura Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: The food is never far away, and always
smells great. You are always aware of what's going on one way or the
other. The fans are friendly and the many ushers help you know where
you're going. The Terrance Club in left field is nice to eat and
watch the game. The drummer in the bleachers is great. The fans
always seem to show up. There is not a bad seat in the house.
Cons of the ballpark: Prices are high, but not as high as
most parks. You have to park far away unless you want to pay $20 to
park.
Additional Comments: All around great place.
Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Tom H. Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: Jacob's Field is one the most beautiful
parks in baseball (second only to San Francisco). The new food items
along with the traditional hot dogs and hamburgers are great.
Bathrooms are always nearby as are TV's or radios broadcasting the
game. The staff is generally friendly and so are most of the fans.
The new scoreboard is the best in pro sports and the view of
downtown Cleveland is beautiful. The ballpark's location is also
great with many great bars and restaurants located in the Gateway
District of beautiful Downtown Cleveland. As far as I'm concerned,
the best park in baseball.
Cons of the ballpark: Just the expensive prices of parking,
food, souvenirs, etc. but I suspect that it's is not any different
than most ballparks across the country.
Additional Comments: If you ever come to Cleveland, make sure
you make a visit to this beautiful place in this beautiful city.
Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Michael Angers Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: This park is AWESOME! My best friend
surprised me by taking me here for my 25th Birthday and we had an
amazing time! The Jake is very easy to get to, the parking isn't
all that expensive and the concessions are great. The employees in
the gift shop were very helpful as well. But above all else, The
Jake offers the best view of Cleveland's skyline. The ushers were
also very pleased to let us go right down to the edge of the field
and take pictures.
Cons of the ballpark: There were two separate rain delays,
with the second one lasting 2 hours. But as far as the ballpark
itself? None at all.
Additional Comments: If you are looking for a great place to
catch a baseball game, I DEFINITELY advise making a visit to
Progressive Field!
Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Dan Addis Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: The architecture was magnificant and
the view of the field from most areas of the stadium were great. I
like how there is a pavilion walkway from the third base seats
leftfield seats. This allows people to walk around the stadium and
not miss any of the action as well as a standing room only section.
Cons of the ballpark: The Yankees won the game against the
Indians on my second trip to the stadium.
Additional Comments: The people there were helpful when it
came to me finding my seat. The fans were also friendly and very
supportive of their team. The win against the Red Sox on Manny
Ramirez's first game in Cleveland since signing with Boston was a
great game. The Cleveland fans are, in my opinion, the best fans in
Major League Baseball.
Ballpark Visited:
Progressive Field Submitted By: Ted Grade: C
Pros of the ballpark: Nice, clean ballpark, and it's in
downtown Cleveland, which is better than most downtowns. We sat in
the field level seats and the sightlines for the game were great.
The mini "Green Monster" in left field is a nice touch.
Cons of the ballpark: The huge scoreboard in left field is
80% advertising, and it blocks what would otherwise be a nice view
of downtown Cleveland. Three levels of club seating on the third
base side means the upper deck is much higher up than it should be.
While the design and construction of the park are nice, there is
nothing particularly distinctive about it. Also, Progressive Field is the
only one of six ballparks I visited this summer that would not let
me bring in a sealed bottle of water.
Additional Comments: This was my first visit to Cleveland and
I really enjoyed the city, but Progressive Field itself was a bit of a
disappointment. It was OK, but did not live up to the hype
