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Spring Training and Player Development of the Mariners and Padres

City of Peoria, Owned by: City of Peoria

Operated by: Community Services Department

Architect: HOK Sports Facilities Group, Kansas City, Mo.

Tenants: and

First Game: March 2, 1994 - Padres vs. Mariners

Acreage: 145

Field Surfaces: Natural grass How it began... When the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners announced plans to locate their Capacities: Main Stadium game seating - 11,333 training facilities in Peoria, it capped over two years of negotiations among the teams, Festival - 18,000+ City of Peoria, Peoria Economic Development Group, Maricopa County Stadium District Parking spaces - 2,800 Advisory Board and Maricopa County Flood Control District. In 1994, both teams Large concourse/multipurpose areas signed 20-year leases with the City of Peoria, assuring the future stability of the entire Cactus League. was the first two-team facility, which other stadiums were modeled after. Amenities: Full service concessions/catering Main stadium, lighted What do we do after Spring Training ? 12 full-size practice fields, 2 lighted This is the number one question we are asked. Peoria Sports Complex is not only a site 2 team clubhouses; 1 visitors clubhouse for Major League ’s Spring Training, but also the Mariners and Padres player , pitching mounds and hitting tunnels development systems. After Spring Training season, the complex facilitates extended Spring Training, and Arizona Instructional League baseball. fact sheet Local youth baseball organizations, , Men’s Senior Baseball League, Average Annual National Adult Baseball Association, Arizona Baseball Academy, USA Junior Olympic Attendance: Spring Training - 230,000+ Baseball Championships and City of Peoria’s recreational baseball programs also use Other events - 300,000+ the facility throughout the year. There’s a lot more than just baseball here. In any given year, the complex hosts a variety Events per year: 100+ in addition to Spring Training of other events including concerts, automobile shows, RV sales, home and garden expos, arts and crafts festivals, charity events and private functions. facility information W North S E

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16101 N 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 623.773.8700 www.peoriaaz.gov/sportscomplex Your next event The possibilities

arts and crafts festivals

home expos

RV sales

car shows

fundraisers

weddings

safety fairs

bicycle races

5k walks/runs

tournaments

team championships

pet events

graduations

concerts

teambuilding sessions

company picnics

carnivals

community events

are endless... could be here Please contact us for facility rental information.

[email protected] · www.peoriaaz.gov/sportscomplex 16101 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 · p: 623.773.8700 · f: 623.773.8716