Bucket-List Baseball Parks Every Fan Should Visit

26. Sloan Park – Springtime Magic in Mesa, Arizona

Each spring, Sloan Park transforms into Wrigley Field’s sun-drenched cousin. As the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs, this Mesa, Arizona gem offers fans a relaxed, up-close glimpse at baseball’s next big stars—with none of the stress or crowds of regular-season games. Opened in 2014, it’s the largest spring training stadium in the country, but the vibe is unmistakably intimate. Surrounded by desert palms and cactus blooms, the park blends sleek facilities with a warm, Midwest-meets-Southwest fan culture. Tailgating is common, tickets are affordable, and the energy is pure optimism. It’s baseball without the noise—just the crack of the bat, a beer in hand, and hope in the air.