Chicago Cubs Spring Training History

SLOAN PARK

Capacity	15,000 (9,200 fixed seats, 4,200 outfield-berm capacity, 1,600 suite-level seating)
Year Opened	2014
Dimensions	360L, 366LC, 410C, 398RC, 360R
Surface	Grass
Local Airport	Phoenix or Mesa
Ticket Prices	To be announced
Tickets on Sale	To be announced
Ticket Line	800/THE-CUBS
Ticket Web Site	cubs.com
Address	2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa
Directions	The ballpark is southeast of the Hwy. 202 (the Red Mountain Freeway, running east/west) and Hwy 101 (the Pima Freeway, running north-south) interchange. From Phoenix and points west: Take Hwy. 202 and head east. Take exit 8 (McClintock Dr.) and go south. Go left (east) on E. Rio Salado Parkway and drive 1.3 miles. The complex will be on your left. From Scottsdale and points north: Take Hwy. 101 south to Exit 52. Turn left (east) on E. Rio Salado Pkwy. The complex will be on your left. From Tempe: Take E. Rio Salado Pkwy. (which runs north of downtown and ASU) three miles; the complex is on your left.

This photo dates back from the 1940s and shows the general landscape of Catalina Island as well.

This photo dates back to 1920.

This postcard is undated; you can get a feel for the grandstand behind the playing field. The country club still exists, by the way.