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TA BY JENNIFER MARINO WALTERS
HERE’S THE SCOOP ON BRINGING YOUR FAMILY TO
ROOT, ROOT, ROOT FOR DC-AREA HOME TEAMS
B aseball season is here, and what an exciting
time it is to be a local baseball fan. The
Washington Nationals are the reigning World
Series champions, and their Class A Advanced
affiliate—formerly the Potomac Nationals—will play at a
brand new state-of-the-art stadium in Fredericksburg,
Virginia, as the Fredericksburg Nationals.

If the thought of attending a baseball game with little
ones seems overwhelming (not to mention pricey),
have no fear. Baseball stadiums across the area
offer plenty of kids’ ticket deals and family-friendly
amenities to make enjoying a day at the ballpark easy
for families—and they all allow strollers inside. Here
is a breakdown of what the Nationals and their two
minor-league affiliates—as well as the nearby Baltimore
Orioles—offer for children.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS
NATIONALS PARK
1500 S Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Tickets: mlb.com/nationals/tickets; Ages
2 and under don’t need a ticket.

Kids’ Ticket Deals: Jr. Nationals MVP
members earn a free ticket after attending
three Saturday or Sunday games.

Kids Club: A free rookie membership
in the Jr. Nats Kids Club for kids 12 and
under includes a lanyard, meet-and-greet
opportunities and special offers. For $20,
kids can become MVP members and get
loads of free souvenirs, a free welcome
or birthday message on the big screen,
opportunities to view batting practice
and participate in pregame ceremonies,
concession and team store coupons
and more.

Kids Run the Bases: After select Sunday
home games; ages 4-12
Fun for Kids: The PenFed Kids Fun Zone
includes a jungle gym for kids ages 3-8
and other activities for young fans.

Nursing Space: Nationals Park has a
spacious air-conditioned nursing lounge
with comfortable chairs, diaper-changing
stations, electrical outlets, televisions and
a toddler play area.

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FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS
NATIONALS‘ CLASS A ADVANCED AFFILIATE
(FORMERLY THE POTOMAC NATIONALS)
FREDERICKSBURG STADIUM
42 Jackie Robinson Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Tickets: milb.com/fredericksburg/tickets;
Ages 2 and under don’t need a ticket.

Kids Club: For $15, kids 12 and under
can join the FredNats Kids Club and
receive a free standing-room ticket to
every Sunday game (with an option to
upgrade to a seat), a t-shirt and lanyard,
invitations to special events, opportunities
to participate in in-game experiences, a
team store discount and more.

Kids Run the Bases: After every Sunday
home game; ages 12 and under
Fun for Kids: The stadium has a
playground for kids.

Nursing Space: None
HAGERSTOWN SUNS
NATIONALS’ CLASS A AFFILIATE
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MUNICIPAL STADIUM
274 E Memorial Blvd.

Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tickets: milb.com/hagerstown/tickets/
single-game-tickets; Ages 2 and under
don’t need a ticket.

Kids Club: A free kids club membership
includes access to on-field games and
activities and a special post-game activity
each month. For $20, kids can become
Kids Club VIKs, which includes free
general admission tickets to all 10 Sunday
home games.

Kids Run the Bases: After every Sunday
home game and select other games
Fun for Kids: The stadium has a bounce
house and speed pitch for younger kids.

Nursing Space: None
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS
333 W Camden St.

Baltimore, MD 21201
Tickets: mlb.com/orioles/tickets; Ages 2
and under don’t need a ticket.

Kids’ Ticket Deals: Kids 9 and under
can attend home games (excluding
Opening Day) for free through the
Kids Cheer Free program. For each
regularly-priced Upper Deck ticket
purchased, adults can add up to two
additional free kids’ tickets.

Join a
Kids Club
RECEIVE DEALS ON
TICKETS, INVITATIONS
TO SPECIAL EVENTS,
OPPORTUNITIES TO
PARTICIPATE IN IN-GAME
EXPERIENCES AND
MUCH MORE.

Kids Club: For $30, Kids 14 and under
can join Kids Cheer Free Plus and receive
four free lower-level tickets to a game, a
limited-edition cap and lanyard and more.

Kids Run the Bases: After every
Sunday home game; ages 4-14
Fun for Kids: The Kids’ Corner features
an interactive treehouse activity center
and jungle gym, a moon bounce, skee-
ball, a throwing inflatable and kid-friendly
concessions. Adults can buy alcoholic
beverages and watch the game on
TV while their kids play.

Nursing Space: The stadium offers
private air-conditioned nursing rooms.

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