Indianapolis Indian’s Game

"Take me out to the ball game,

Take me out with the crowd.

Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks,

I don't care if I never get back,

Let me root, root, root for the home team,

If they don't win it's a shame.

For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,

At the old ball game."

There is almost no better summer evening activity than the grand old game of baseball - America’s past time. We decided to spend one such summer evening on a work outing at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Baseball is an amazing group activity and on our outing we had a fantastic time. During our visit we cheered the Indians to a 4-3 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens.

Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, offers a great downtown cityscape. The stadium was first opened to the public in 1996, as a replacement for the old Bush Stadium on West 16th Street. The name “Victory” is meant to demonstrate America as the victors in World War II. The stadium was originally built to seat 15,000.  But the venue has since been renovated to a smaller 12,496 fixed seating capacity with additional space for families to lounge and spread out behind the outfield on a nice grassy knoll.

For parking we recommend the underground lot that services the Indiana State museum as it is only a short walk from the stadium and event parking is roughly $10. Tickets can be purchased either online or at the gate and prices range between $9 and $14. Sitting out in the lawn for larger parties would certainly be more cost effective.  Keep in mind, no matter where you sit, this is a perfect family friendly activity for anyone who enjoys a nice casual night out on the town.