The Grizzlies and River Cats have one of the more fun and more intense rivalries in the PCL making every matchup between these two California-based teams a must-see. There have been plenty of friendly jibes back and forth including the #Wackramento billboard, so make sure to get your tickets when the River Cats come to town.
Fresno Grizzlies Tailgate Guide
Atmosphere
Chukchansi Park is located in downtown Fresno, and as a result, you’ll encounter lots of bars and restaurants to stop by before the game. Tioga Sequoia is an especially great place for craft beer lovers to stop by as it’s home to a variety of different craft beers. The craft brewery also holds tailgate parties fairly often meaning you’ll find plenty of Grizzlies fans to hang out with and talk baseball with when stopping by Tioga Sequoia before the game.
One of the downsides to the park’s downtown location is that you won’t find a lot of traditional tailgating options. However, as mentioned above, there are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to hit up before the game, which helps alleviate the disappoint that comes with there being few traditional tailgating options.
Finally, if you’re taking the family to the game, arrive early and enjoy the plaza at Chukchansi Park. The plaza is home to inflatables and other kids activities making an excellent family friendly pre-game destination.
You’ll have a lot of fun hanging out at the bars and restaurants in downtown Fresno before a Grizzlies game, so arrive early and make the most out of your trip to Chukchansi Park.
Check out the events on the plaza before entering the Chukchansi Park for an entertaining game of baseball. The plaza is home to inflatables and other activities making it the perfect place to take the family before the game.
Tioga Sequoia TailgateStop by the tailgate at Tioga Sequoia before the game to enjoy some craft brews and pub grub with your fellow Grizzlies fans. You won’t find a better pregame spot than Tioga Sequoia, so stop by and take part in the pregame festivities before a Grizzlies game.
Lot 4 and Spiral Lot 7If you’re not a season ticket holder and want to park close to the park, then these two parking lots are your best option.
Fresno Grizzlies Stadium Guide
In Game
Fresno Grizzlies games are home to fun promotions all throughout the season including games where the Grizzlies become the Fresno Tacos. If you want to experience zany promotions at the game, then a Fresno Grizzlies game is just the thing for you. You never know what will happen when attending a Grizzlies game making each trip to Chukchansi Park a unique event.
In addition to fun promotions, Chukchansi Park is also home to several great group party areas including the pool and spa area in center field. The pool gives fans the opportunity to watch a game while going for a swim making it one of the more unique ways to enjoy a ball game in the country.
Chukchansi Park is also home to plenty of entertainment for kids and families as the ballpark is home to a merry-go-round and several fun kids activities. You’ll also find one of the best mascots in baseball at Grizzlies games, so keep your eyes peeled for Parker T. Bear throughout the game.
Lastly, baseball fans and sports fans will love the ability to watch future MLB stars take the field and will enjoy checking out the Fresno Athletics Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame celebrates the best athletes and coaches from the Fresno area and is a can’t miss for any sports fan from the area.
You’ll have a great time taking in a Grizzlies game at Chukchansi Park where there is always a lot to see and do at the game.
If you’ve ever wanted to have a pool party while watching a baseball game, then the Fresno Grizzlies have just the thing for you. Reserve a 25 to 100 person pool party at a Grizzlies game and enjoy a view of the game from the outfield while taking a dip.
Sports fans won’t want to miss checking out the Fresno Athletics Hall of Fame at Chukchansi Park. The Hall of Fame honors all of the best athletes in Fresno history and is a must-see for any sports fan in the area.
Lots of minor league parks have a carousel or merry-go-round for kids to ride, but few have live ponies like Chukchansi Park. Take the kids to the merry-go-round during your visit to Chukchansi Park.
No matter how large your party is the Tecate Cantina is the perfect place for you. The Tecate Cantina can accommodate over 1,000 people and features a full buffet and plenty of shade.
Smaller party groups will love the Marmalade Party Deck located above the third base. The Marmalade Party Deck comes with a catered meal and tickets to the Super View section 208 making it perfect for your group outing.
Enjoy the antics of Parker T. Bear when taking in a Fresno Grizzlies game. Parker gets into all kinds of trouble at Grizzlies games and has even married couples on occasion, so don’t miss him during your trip to Chukchansi Park.
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