Chase Field

Chase Field has become one of the game's most recognizable landmarks in just a few seasons. Since the air- conditioned facility first opened its doors to a regular-season game on March 31, 1998, nearly 15 million baseball fans have enjoyed the opportunity to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks without worrying about Phoenix's summer heat or monsoon storms.

Owned by Maricopa County, the 49,033-capacity ballpark joins nearby US Airways Center in making downtown Phoenix the sports hub of the Valley of the Sun. It is located just one block east of US Airways Center, home of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. The ballpark is bounded by Jefferson Street on the north, Fourth street on the west and Seventh Street on the east. Easiest freeway access is by taking the Seventh Street exit from either I-10 (turn south) or I-17 (turn north).With an elevation of approximately 1,100 feet above sea level, Chase Field is the second-highest facility in the major leagues, trailing only Coors Field in Denver. Scientists have estimated that a fly ball will travel seven feet farther for every 1,000 feet of altitude.