UPDATE 2018:
​COOLRAY FIELD IS NOW HOME OF THE GWINNETT STRIPERS

COOLRAY FIELD
Gwinnett, Georgia

OUR RATING: 
42 / 50

HOME OF THE:
GWINNETT BRAVES

MLB AFFILIATE:
ATLANTA BRAVES

BUILT: 2009
CAPACITY: 10,427
CLASS: Triple-A
LEAGUE: International League

Review from July 17, 2017
Gwinnett Braves vs. Leigh Valley IronPigs
Coolray Field is a beautiful park, less than ten years old as of July 2017. For people such as us, traveling south down I-85, Gwinnett can be a stop on the way to Atlanta. We saw the G-Braves on a Monday night, then finished our drive to Atlanta Tuesday morning for a SunTrust Park tour and a couple Atlanta Braves games. This particular G-Braves game featured many players that would be promoted to the Major Leagues within the same season, including: Ozzie Albies, Rio Ruiz, and Arodys Vizcaino on a rehab assignment. Highly touted Ronald Acuna was also a recent call-up to the AAA level — and we saw him hit the G-Braves only home run of the evening. The G-Braves game at Coolray Field was an excellent way to warm up for our games in Atlanta.

TICKET VALUE  9/10

  • $40 behind plate seats include food
  • $20 seats on top of dugouts
  • $9 cheapest seat, $8 lawn access
  • Great view of field from every seat
  • Bulk ticket purchase options available
  • No traditional seating in outfield areas

CONCESSIONS  8/10*

  • *Did not purchase concessions on this visit to evaluate quality of food.
  • Standard fare and prices.
  • $8 good quality souvenir cups of beer

FAMILY FRIENDLINESS  4/5

  • Chopper the mascot
  • Grassy hill ($8 general admission lawn access) good for small children
  • Children 2 and under free
  • Kids zone available but not prominent

ATMOSPHERE  8/10

  • Free programs
  • Plenty of Bathrooms, clean and well-stocked
  • Nowhere near capacity attendance on a Monday evening
  • Team Store included many hat and clothing choices, plus clearance section which encouraged purchase of more keepsakes

CHARACTER  9/10

  • Team name & uniforms recognize MLB affiliate
  • Unique 7th inning stretch (root for the G-Braves)
  • Upscale condominium park in view behind right field.
  • Pictures of Chipper Jones, Bobby Cox, Hank Aaron at main entrance
  • Team in process of changing team name from Braves for next season (lessening MLB connection)

PARKING  4/5

  • $5 parking fee
  • Large paved, well-lit lot
  • No immediate danger from foul balls
  • Permitted to pick own spot (at least on non-crowded weeknight)
  • Most expensive lot visited in 2017

TICKET VALUE
(10 points)

• Ticket Prices
​• View from Seat

​CONCESSIONS
​(10 points)

• Variety, Quality & Price of Food
• Variety of Drinks / Souvenir Cups
• Length of Lines at Concession Stands

​FAMILY FRIENDLINESS
​(5 points)

• Play Areas
• In-Between Inning Activities & Contests
• ​Mascot
• Family Bathrooms

​ATMOSPHERE
​(10 points)

• Local Experience
• Sound-Effects & Music
• Programs
• ​Restrooms

​CHARACTER
​(10 points)

• Home Team Uniforms & Colors
• Architecture of Stadium
• History of Stadium
​• Tributes to MLB Affiliate / Local Players
• Location of Stadium & Surrounding Scenery

​PARKING
(5 points)

• Price for Parking
• ​Size, Quality & Location of Lot