Nationals Park

Activity Overview

Nationals Park is a baseball park in Washington, D.C. that is the home of the Washington Nationals, a Major League Baseball Team. The over 41,000-seat park first opened in 2008, and has since hosted the Nationals' home games, as well as a visit from Pope Benedict XVI, who celebrated mass there. The best way to experience the stadium is by attending a game, but if you happen to be visiting when the Nationals are out of town, you can always go on a ballpark tour to see where they play.

Things to Do

• Attend a baseball game at Nationals Park - you can purchase single game tickets from their website.
• Take a tour of the park on game day! If you go to the park at 10:30 a.m. on a game day, you can take an hour-long tour of the ballpark, including the press box, the dugout, and a luxury suite.
• Visit the park when it's not a game day to take a longer tour, which includes the opportunity to visit the team clubhouse and throw a pitch in the bullpen!

Nationals Park Insider Tips

• Purchase your tour tickets online in advance in order to choose a time that best fits your schedule.
• Enjoy the full ballpark experience by getting a snack from one of the many concession stands - in addition to the traditional hot dogs and ice cream, you can get food from Ben's Chili Bowl, a local favorite.
• Check out the ballpark's guides on gate opening times and ground rules, as well as FAQs about metal detection at Nationals Park in order to prepare for the game.