Nationals Park Info

March 27, 2008

I’ve noticed a few questions here and there on what’s allowed and what’s not with regards to food and cameras at the new ballpark as well if the kids running the bases will continue. In fact, I was wondering the camera thing myself. I hunted around online and couldn’t find the info. I was discussing the concessions available with my neighbors last night over a glass of wine, and told them I would send them the information I had. This morning I went through my Nats folders (aka press kits) and while hunting for the food options (heh – more on that later!), ran across a page titled “Nationals Park — Fan Information” and ding! The good news is, the lenses allowed are bigger by two inches! (yeah yeah, that’s what she said). So without further ado, here you go:

Nationals Park Fan Information

Nationals Park has several gate locations around the ballpark for entry and exit

• Center Field Gate — enter via N Street
• Left Field Gate — enter via South Capitol Street
• Third Base Gate — enter via South Capitol Street
• Home Plate Gate — enter via Potomac Avenue
• First Base Gate — enter via Potomac Avenue
• Right Field Gate — exit only onto First Street

The Center Field Gate at Nationals Park will open two and a half hours before the start of each game, allowing guests to watch Nationals batting practice. All other gates will open an hour and a half prior to the start of the game. [This obviously does not apply to this weekend's games, but after this weekend that's the plan]

Children under two years of age are not required to have a ticket to enter Nationals Park.

Guests are permitted to bring outside food into Nationals Park if contained in single serving bags. Plastic water bottles, no larger than 1 liter, and juice boxes are also allowed. All other food and beverages are prohibited.

The following items are prohibited at Nationals Park:

• Metal, plastic or glass containers of any kind, except for factory sealed, plastic water bottles no larger than one liter, and juice boxes
• Food items that do not adhere to the following policy: All food items must be contained in a single serving bag within a soft sided container or cooler that does not exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″
• Hard coolers or chests
• Backpacks and bags that exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″
• Brooms, poles and staffs of any kind
• Weapons, fireworks and other illegal substances
• Professional cameras and equipment including lenses in excess of eight inches, tripods and monopods
• Animals (except service animals)
• Beach Balls

All alcohol sales will end at the conclusion of the 7th inning but may also be discontinued earlier at the discretion of the Nationals and Nationals Park.

Nationals Park is a non-smoking facility. Guests wishing to smoke must exit at either the Right Field Gate or the Third Base Gate. Guests must present a valid ticket and receive a wristband before exiting the ballpark in order to re-enter.

The Nationals Park Main Team Store, located in the Center Field Plaza, is open 363 days a year. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and weekends 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. On game days the Team Store will close at the conclusion of each game.

All children ages 4 through 12 are invited to participate in the Nationals Park Kids Run the Bases promotion, occurring after every Sunday home game.

Nationals tickets may be purchased by calling 888.632.NATS (6287) or via nationals.com

Fans may e-mail the team at FanFeedback@nationals.com

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