Spring in Arizona might be the most beautiful time of the year, offering daytime temperatures that can reach the high 70s, the sun will shine almost every day, and in rainier years, wildflowers will blanket the mountains and desert, creating an oasis of beauty that has to be seen to be believed. And in the spring, in March to be more specific, 15 major league baseball teams step up to the plate in 10 different Metropolitan Phoenix area stadiums, delighting fans from all over the world, with many choosing to stay in our Paseo Homes AZ Spring Training sanctuaries. Spring in Scottsdale may be your favorite time of year, but if you aren’t sure your life journey should bring you to our desert town, this intro to Spring Training in Arizona should help you decide.
Guide to Spring Training in Arizona
If you’re new to the whole Spring Training thing, you may not know that the MLB uses the month of March to get ready for the summer season. There are two leagues, the Grapefruit League in Florida and the Cactus League based right here in the Phoenix area. Each league offers the spring home for 15 Major League Baseball teams, all playing their hearts out during the month of March. The Phoenix area offers 10 stadiums for their 15 teams, with a few of the teams sharing stadiums and all of the teams giving our hometown the best month of its life. Experience the crack of the bat, the sounds of crowds roaring, and the taste of cold beer and hot dogs, just as you would during regular season games, only in a more casual, more intimate arena.
Spring Training Hits Differently
If we had to choose something we love most about Spring Training, it would be the overall feel of the games played there. The players are friendly, less standoffish than they are during the regular season, and at all the stadiums the chance that you will get your favorite players autographs are extremely probable. The games generally don’t start until 1:05 in the afternoon, but most of the stadiums open at 9 am offering autograph sessions until noon, so don’t forget to bring a sharpie and something for them to sign. Pro tip: Don’t bring a bat, they will confiscate that at the gate, but anything else is fair game.
The Teams and Their Stadiums
The 15 teams that play here aren’t just from the west, although Colorado, California, Texas, Washington, and of course, Arizona do make their appearances in the shadow of the mountains. Below, we have listed the teams that play here and the stadiums they play at, and who knows? Maybe your team will be one that you can see playing during your Arizona vacation!
Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N Pima Road
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick isn’t just home to our hometown heroes it is the first stadium built on tribal land, honoring the people who live here with a roof that was inspired by a Native American ramada and designed to provide shade for nearly every guest in the park.
Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, Goodyear Ballpark
It’s Buckeye nation in Goodyear Ballpark, with both Cleveland and Cincinnati stepping up to the plate. The food served at this stadium represents Ohio and includes Skyline Chili Dogs, and Cleveland Polish Boys, it also offers a kid’s zone that will help give your tiniest travelers a place to burn off their excess energy.
Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers, Surprise Stadium, 15850 N Bullard Avenue
Offering a family fun pack that includes four lawn tickets, drinks, hot dogs, and popcorn, we have learned that there is nothing more fun than spending a spring day picnicking in the ballpark with the entire family. For those staying in our pet friendly sanctuaries, pup night happens twice during the month, nights when fans are encouraged to bring their pooches along for the game.
Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, Camelback Ranch-Glendale, 10710 Camelback Road
This stadium stands out in a sea of stadiums, offering walking trails, a lake, and a river that is used to irrigate the landscape. Taking selfies next to giant Tommy Lasorda and Frank Thomas bobbleheads is a much-loved tradition at this park, and its All-You-Can-Eat Bullpen Patio offers unlimited hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks, bottled water, and nachos.
Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres, Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Avenue
The Peoria Sports Complex really loves children, offering Peoria Cove and its Shipyard, a play area with a ship’s theme and a splash pad that is the most popular spot for tiny fans. Dogs are welcomed every night for an additional $5 ticket fee.
Milwaukee Brewers, American Family Fields of Phoenix, 3805 N 53rd Avenue
The Milwaukee Brewers have the American Family Fields of Phoenix stadium all to themselves, offering a traditional sausage race during the 6th inning of the games played there. And if you are from Wisconsin, you will feel right at home with the food served here, including the Bratcho, kettle chips topped with bratwurst and nacho toppings.
Los Angeles Angels, Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W Alameda Drive
Sitting in the shadows of Twin Peaks, Tempe Diablo Stadium is the Spring Training home to the Los Angeles Angels whose fandom is renowned throughout town. If you attend games at this stadium and you don’t try the nachos served in an Angels helmet, you are missing out on a life experience.
San Francisco Giants, Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E Osborn Road
The best place to sit in Scottsdale Stadium is the lawn, often shaded by mature trees and offering lush green grass that is soft and inviting. Barbecue is the food theme of the day, and we can tell you that the cheesesteak cart is the star of the show.
Oakland Athletics, Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N Center Street
One of the smaller parks in the Valley of the Sun, the Spring Training experience is a more intimate one, bringing the fans closer to the players. Offering the Stomper Kid Zone in center field for kids 12, kids can play T-ball, baseball, and meet Stomper for selfies and autographs.
Chicago Cubs, Sloan Park, 2330 W Rio Salado Parkway
Our final stadium is perhaps our most famous one, Sloan Park, designed to look like a miniature version of Wrigley Field, is probably the ballpark that attracts the most tourists, both Cubs fans and those who just like the idea of appearing to hang out in one of the most famous parks in the league. Chicago food is the menu of the day and when the Cubs win, everyone in the stadium breaks out in song with “Go, Cubs, Go” being the song.
The Food
We’ve touched on the food a little in the above paragraphs, but we feel we should go into a little more detail, especially as most of the ballparks in the area have stepped up their game. Can you still get hotdogs, popcorn, peanuts, and beer while enjoying your favorite summer sport? Of course, you can, and in one particular case, as discussed above, you can even enjoy all you can eat of all of the above. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick may offer the best food selection (except for those who prefer the regional foods found in other fields), providing a menu that is filled with the unusual and delicious, including hot dogs made from elk, ostrich, and rattlesnake. Looking for a sit-down meal with views of the field? The Diamond Bar offers televisions so large, you will still feel like you are out on the field, and their food is served to diners sitting comfortably at their tables.
The Innings Festival, Tempe Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Parkway
Held over two weekends at the beginning of Spring Training season, the Innings Festival is a celebration of baseball that includes live music, delicious foods, and all the drinks. Three stages will feature a rotating selection of bands playing music that will make you tap your toes and sing along. Even if it didn’t offer all of the above, just spending time at Tempe Beach Park is an experience all should explore, offering Tempe Town Lake as another way to have fun, as well as a batting cage and a speed pitch “competition” where pitchers can compete against themselves and others, trying to pitch the fastest ball of the weekend. The second weekend offers more opportunities to play, eat, and drink with free merch being given out in both events.
Take Me Home to Paseo Homes, AZ
To paraphrase the popular baseball song, you will be singing all the words to “Take Me Home to Paseo Homes AZ” after each day of delightful Spring Training fun. Our properties are in all the towns of the different stadiums, enabling guests to stay close to their own heroes. You can soak in the ambience, the atmosphere of this happiest time of the year, and then add an extra element of something wonderful with your comfortable adventures in our vacation escapes. Offering a beautiful blend of creature comforts, modern conveniences, and luxury amenities, our homes will be an integral part of your Arizona vacation experience, and if you can’t make it to one of the games, never fear. MLB.TV streams the Spring Training games and the televisions in our Arizona retreats, while not as large as the ones at the Diamond Bar, offer pictures so clear you will feel like you have a seat behind home plate.
Contact us to reserve your favorite Paseo Homes AZ vacation retreat today!
There are tons of reasons why you should go to Arizona during the winter months, but how can you find the ideal vacation home that ticks all of your boxes? You may have tried to use an online search engine in the past, but to no avail. This brings up many results, and many of which don’t have what you are looking for.
What if you want a high-end home with modern amenities, private outdoor space, and close proximity to the downtown area of Chandler, Phoenix, or Scottsdale? We can help you with that! Paseo Homes offers dozens of rentals that are suitable for groups of various sizes and with different interests. Read on below to find the perfect winter vacation rental in Chandler, Phoenix, or Scottsdale!
Why Choose Paseo Homes?
Paseo Homes is a local and family-owned Arizona company that has strong roots in architecture, interior design, residential construction, and other aspects of the hospitality industry. We pride ourselves on giving our customers the best deal possible and ensuring they are happy for the duration of their stay with us.
We offer short-term vacation rentals with our property management services. Our large scope of deals, services, and properties is what sets us apart from other online agencies, real estate businesses, or leasing companies. Our short-term rental company focuses fully on hospitality and property management to provide you with the best customer service experience you have ever had in the rental/leasing world.
With over 15 years of experience in the industry, our combined experience makes us well-versed in helping you find the holiday home of your dreams and put your faith in us to handle your vacation. We take great pride in bringing in a personalized and unique approach to the process of renting short-term holiday homes that work for families, friends, couples, and solo travelers.
We treat property owners and renters as business partners and offer a mutually beneficial atmosphere that works for everyone involved. If you are looking to rent your vacation home, we make sure you get the best deal possible. If you want a home for your upcoming holiday, we will welcome you with open arms.
Our Services
We offer tailored services for both property owners and renters alike that make it easy for you to use us and feel confident during the process. We offer different packages and services that work with your desired level of management and real estate aid. Some of our most popular services include revenue optimization, commitment to third-party suppliers, inspection of all of our properties, hands-on guest relations and strong customer relationships, and full transparency. We are truthful, honest, and upfront about everything that happens within our business.
Our Rentals
We have a large portfolio of properties throughout the Chandler, Phoenix, and Scottsdale areas that can work for your upcoming vacation or property rental. We make sure that all of our homes are ultra-modern, spacious, and luxurious, so no matter which one you choose, you are going to have a high-end and upscale holiday away from home. Leave the stress behind and truly unwind here in Arizona.
Our homes offer pristine amenities and furnishings that you won’t find in a typical hotel or hostel. Some of our vacation rentals in the Phoenix area even have a shared community pool that is great for the heat of the summer and cooling off on a warm day after a long bike ride or hike.
We also offer modern interior design and styling that sets apart our homes from others in the local area. Our modern kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, large granite countertops, and seating areas for sharing cocktails or appetizers with your guests. We have tile flooring that makes our homes easy to clean and keeps looking immaculate day in and day out.
The large windows in the homes offer plenty of natural light and give you the chance to gaze outside and see the beauty of Arizona surrounding your home. The windows make the houses feel even bigger than they already are!
Plus, we have modern decorations, cool furnishings, and comfortable furniture that offers a plush seating area for all of your guests. The cozy living room is the perfect spot to chill out, decompress, and watch a show with your loved ones on your calming vacation.
We also have dozens of Scottsdale rentals that are super popular on our website. Scottsdale is a fabulous place to visit all year round due to the pristine weather, days of sunshine, and ample things to do. Our rentals offer outdoor space with a pool to swim laps or chill out and a hot tub to grill burgers and hot dogs on a hot summer day. You can make use of the grilling area, play a few games with your guests in the game room or the billiards area, and then soak in the far-reaching views of the neighborhoods. Contact us and book today!