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Ballpark notes... (Dimensions:
LFL-315, LF-338, LC-370, CF-435, RC-377, RF-360, RFL-326 / Capacity: 41K)
A jewel in the crown of the majestic downtown
Phoenix skyline, Strickland Park has become a welcome home for the
Phoenix Cobras. The downtown ballpark boasts classic architecture for a
nostalgic baseball atmosphere.
Three wall heights, various angles in the corners and power alleys, a
30-degree, uphill slope - "Tal's Hill" - for a center field warning
track, and a flag pole in the field of play create unique actions for
any ball that gets past an outfielder.
Day games start at
1pm. Night games start at 7pm.
City/Fan notes...
 Phoenix (Market
Size: Above Average) - was a center of the Hohokam culture, which
built large canal systems and a network of towns and villages, whose
remains may be viewed in the city to this day. White settlers
discovered the remnants of the Hohokam culture in the 19th century. The
city's name reflects its history as a city "reborn from the ashes" of
the previous settlement.
Phoenix has an arid climate with long, hot summers and very mild
winters. It has the highest average temperature of any metropolitan
area in the States. The weather varies enormously from one season to
the next. Warm and sunny winter weather also ensures a thriving tourism
industry, and encourages many Easterners and Midwesterners to relocate
to Phoenix.
Phoenix as a metropolitan area offers a considerable amount of
nightlife, though the city is spread out and the nightlife is centered
around the sub-cities of the metro area.
Cobra fans are well known for their
loyal support of their team. They sell out all games during winning and
losing seasons. Each year the Phoenix Cobras invite the local Phoenix
area fans to a fan appreciation day. They call it Fan Fest. There are
autograph sessions, photograph sessions, ballpark tours, giveaways and
more.
  
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