Great American Ball Park facts for kids
Great American Ball Park is a cool baseball stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It's the home field for the Major League Baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds. This stadium opened its doors in 2003, taking the place of the Reds' previous home, Riverfront Stadium.
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Great American Ball Park: Home of the Reds
The Great American Ball Park is a modern and exciting place to watch baseball. It was built to give fans a fantastic view of the game and the beautiful Cincinnati skyline. When it opened in 2003, it became the new home for the Cincinnati Reds, replacing their older stadium, Riverfront Stadium.
What Makes it Special?
Great American Ball Park has some unique features that make it stand out. For example, in center field, there are two large "smokestacks" that look like riverboat smokestacks. These aren't real smokestacks, but they shoot off fireworks after a Reds home run and when the team wins! It's a fun tradition for fans.
A Great Place for Fans
The stadium was designed with fans in mind. It has comfortable seats, plenty of places to get food and drinks, and even a special area for kids to play. Watching a game here is a fun experience for families and baseball lovers of all ages.
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A view of Great American Ball Park, including The Gap.
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The centerfield "smokestacks"
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View from behind home plate.
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Great American Ball Park at night
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Great American Ball Park on May 23, 2016, for the Reds vs. Seattle Mariners
