LECOM PARK A-TO-Z INFORMATION GUIDE

This Information Guide was created by the Pittsburgh Pirates to assist guests during their visits to LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. The information in this guide is always subject to change. The information is presented in alphabetical order for your ease of use.

ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/INTERNET

Address:

LECOM Park

1611 9th Street West

Bradenton, FL 34205

Phone Number:

(941) 747-3031

Websites:

pirates.com
bradentonmarauders.com

ADVANCED TICKETS SALES

Tickets for Pirates Spring Training games can be purchased via:

1. In person at the LECOM Park Ticket Office located on the corner of 9th Street West and 17th Avenue West. Gameday hours are from 4 hours before first pitch until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game and 10am - 4pm Monday-Friday on non-gamedays

2. Go online to www.pirates.com/springtraining or call 941-747-3031 prompt 2.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICES

A valid government issued photo ID with a listed birth date is required for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, regardless of age, inside of LECOM Park. "We card 21 to 101. No ID, No Beer."

ANIMALS

LECOM Park welcomes seeing-eye dogs and other animals that assist disabled or visually impaired guests. However, we are unable to accommodate any other animals.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Guests may request special-occasion announcements such as birthdays, anniversaries and graduations at Spring Training games by visiting at bradentonmarauders.com under the LECOM Park - Welcome Messages tab.

All requests are subject to team approval. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the game at which the announcement is to be made.

ANTHEM SINGERS

Anyone interested in singing the national anthem prior to a Pirates home spring training game should email [email protected].

ATM (AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE)

ATM machines provided by PNC Bank are available in the main concourse behind home plate and in the outfield building for fan convenience.

BAG SEARCH

No bags are permitted in LECOM Park larger than a 4 inch by 6 inch clutch with the exception of diaper and medical bags.

BANNERS/SIGNS

LECOM Park and the Pirates welcome signs and banners. However, to ensure they do not distract from the enjoyment of other guests, the Pirates ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:

Banners/signs should in no way infringe upon the sight lines of other guests. Banners/signs must be 4’ x 8’ or smaller and may not be placed anywhere inside the playing field or be commercial, political or obscene as determined by the Pirates, who reserve the sole right to remove any banner/sign.

BATHROOMS

See Restrooms.

BILL MCKECHNIE HOME CLUBHOUSE

The home clubhouse at LECOM Park is the Bill McKechnie Home Clubhouse. Bill McKechnie was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 1963. He managed the Pirates to the 1925 World Series Championship and resided in Bradenton after his retirement.

BOARDWALK BARBEQUE AREA

The Boardwalk Barbeque Area is an all-you-can-eat picnic location for groups of 30+ on the right-field end of the boardwalk. It allows groups to enjoy their pregame meal while still having a great view of the field. Advanced booking is required.

BOTTLES AND CANS (OUTSIDE)

One (1) sealed bottle of water 1 liter or smaller will be permitted. No other outside food or beverage will be permitted into LECOM Park.

BRADENTON BOOSTERS

Since 1979, members of the Bradenton Boosters have volunteered as the Pirates spring training game-day staff.

BRADENTON MARAUDERS

The Bradenton Marauders are the Single-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and a member of the Florida State League. For all your Bradenton Marauders information, log onto www.BradentonMarauders.com or call (941) 747-3031.

CAMERAS AND VIDEO RECORDERS

Guests are welcome to bring cameras without detachable lenses into the ballpark for personal use only (MLB rules prohibit shooting game footage). Selfie sticks, mono/tripods and professional camera equipment, video cameras and any other equipment designed for the sole purpose of video and/or audio recording are not permitted. Guests will not be permitted to bring any hard-sided cases into the ballpark. The Pittsburgh Pirates and LECOM Park reserve the right to request that fans discontinue filming or taking pictures on LECOM Park property.

CHILD ADMITTANCE

Children two years old or younger can receive complimentary admission at LECOM Park, however the child must sit in a parent or guardian’s lap. Promotional giveaway items are for ticketed guests only. Children’s tickets are priced the same as adult tickets.

CREDIT CARD POLICY

LECOM Park accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa at the Ticket Office, LECOM Park Clubhouse Store, and at all fixed and portable concession locations, including all Fan Plaza concession buildings, the Food Court and Bullpen Bistro, both bars, and the outfield concessions building.

DEROGATORY LANGUAGE - ABUSIVE FAN BEHAVIOR

The Pirates are committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment, and strictly prohibit the use of Derogatory Language by any guest, employee or visitor to LECOM Park. Derogatory Language is the use of offensive language concerning another individual’s, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, genetics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital, familial or disability status or status as a covered Veteran or any other status protected by law. Each complaint of abusive fan behavior based on the use of Derogatory Language will be promptly investigated and persons who are credibly found to have violated this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including ejection from the game and potential ban from LECOM Park at the discretion of the Pirates.

Guests, employees and other visitors to LECOM Park may report an individual’s use of Derogatory Language as follows:
Reporting an issue of Derogatory Language to a Pirates employee.

DIRECTIONS TO LECOM PARK AND PIRATE CITY

LECOM PARK (BALLPARK)

17th Avenue West & 9th Street West:

Located 1/2 mile West of Highway 41on 9th Street West at 17th Avenue West.

From North (St. Petersburg):

Go over the Skyway Bridge to Exit 2 (19 South). Continue on 41 South (Bradenton/Sarasota). Make a right turn onto 17th Avenue West and continue to LECOM Park.

From South (Sarasota): Take Route 41 North to Cortez Road, go straight onto Business 41 and turn right onto 17th Ave. West. The ballpark is located at intersection of 17th Avenue West and 9th Street West.

From Interstate 75: Exit I-75 at S.R. 64 West (exit 220 if traveling south, exit 220 B if traveling north). Go west on Route 64 to 9th Street West and turn left to the ballpark.

PIRATE CITY (TRAINING FACILITY)

1701 27th Street East

From Interstate 75: Exit I-75 at S.R. 64 West (exit 220 if traveling south, exit 220 B if traveling north). Proceed west toward Bradenton and make a left onto 27th Street East. Pirate City is approximately one mile on the left.

From LECOM Park: Head west on 17th Ave. West and make a right onto U.S. 41. At the first stop light, make a left onto 26th Ave. East. Follow to 27th St. East and make a left. Pass Mixon Fruit Farms and Pirate City is on the right.

From South (Sarasota): Travel North on US 301. Cross S.R. 70 and make a right onto 38th Ave. East. Make the first left onto 27th St. E. and Pirate City is a mile up the road.

From North (St. Petersburg): Travel south on I-275 over the Skyway Bridge to Exit 2 (US 19 South) and continue on US 41. Cross the Manatee River and follow signs for SR 64 East. Take 64 East and make a right onto 27th St. East. Pirate City is a mile on the left.

LOCAL HOTELS

• Compass Hotel by Margaritaville
  12324 Manatee Ave. W.,
  Bradenton, Florida 34209
  941-741-9700
• Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront
  100 Riverfront Drive West,
  Bradenton, Florida 34205
  941-747-3727
• DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
  8009 15th Street E.
  Sarasota, Florida, 34243
  941-355-9000
• Historic Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown
  309 10th Street West,
  Bradenton, FL 34205
  941-746-9400
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradenton West
  4450 47th Street West,
  Bradenton, FL 34210
  941-795-4633
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  102 12th St West,
  Bradenton, FL 34205
  941-226-2200
• Prime Vacations
  PO Box 1726
  Bradenton, FL 34206
  941-222-2101

LOCAL RESTAURANTS

• GROVE Restaurant: 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch; (941) 893-4321
• Hooters: 4908 14th Street West, Bradenton; (941) 758-1175
• Pier 22 Restaurant: 1200 1st Ave. West, Bradenton; (941) 748-8087
• O’brick’s: 427 12th St. W, Bradenton; (941) 896-8860
• Riverhouse: 995 Riverside Dr, Palmetto; (941) 729-0616

DISABLED ACCESS

The Pirates are committed to providing every guest with a comfortable and enjoyable experience at the ballpark, including guests with disabilities. To better accommodate guests with disabilities, the Pirates offer the following at LECOM Park: Wheelchair and disabled accessible seating can be purchased at the ticket windows as well as by calling Tickets.com at 941-747-3031 prompt 2.

DONATIONS

Charities and other non-profit groups requesting donations or auction items from the Pirates should submit an online request atbradentonmarauders.approveforgood.com. Please submit requests at least 4–6 weeks in advance of the event.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of an emergency at LECOM Park, please follow the directions of Pirates employees, ushers, and law enforcement personnel and listen to the instructions given over the public address system.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Interested job seekers may apply online for any available position with the Pittsburgh Pirates by visiting www.pirates.com/team/jobs and clicking on ‘job opportunities’. The Pirates are an equal opportunity employer.

FAN INTERFERENCE

In the interest of player and guest safety, LECOM Park maintains a zero tolerance policy regarding fan interference with a ball in play or a player during the game. Failure to comply with the policy will result in removal from the ballpark.

FIRST AID LOCATION AND PROCEDURES

Should you have a medical emergency or need medical assistance, please alert the nearest LECOM Park employee. The Manatee Memorial Hospital First Aid Station is located on the third base side of the concourse across from the third base entry gate.

FOUL BALLS

Guests are welcome to keep foul balls hit into the stands. However, at no time should a foul ball or home run be thrown back on to the field. Violators will be ejected from the ballpark. Any guest interfering with a ball in play will also be subject to ejection. Unfortunately, the Pirates are unable to accommodate requests for player autographs of foul balls or home runs.

4TOPPS PREMIUM SEATING

LECOM Park Is equipped with twelve 4Topps Premium Seating tables. Ten tables are placed along the drink rail of the centerfield boardwalk along with one table on the first base side as well as the third base side. All of them are equipped with four comfortable, 360 degree swivel seats. Tables are available as a package including four season tickets for the table during all Spring Training games.

GATES OPEN

Gates open 1.5 hours prior to game time and 2 hours prior for season ticket holders.

GUEST CONDUCT

Guests must refrain from conduct that is inconsistent with a safe and enjoyable atmosphere at LECOM Park, including but not limited to:

• Interfering with other guests ability to enjoy the game;
• Using foul or abusive language and/or gesture;
• Appearing to be in an impaired or intoxicated capacity;
• Using tobacco products of any kind in any area of the ballpark except for the one designated smoking area;
• Failing to produce a ticket on request or sitting In a seat which Is not ticketed;
• Being in possession of certain items that are not permitted within LECOM Park, including balloons, laser pointers, fireworks, or other items determined by the Pirates to be hazardous or disruptive;
• Interfering with the progress of the game, a ball in play or throwing objects onto or entering the playing field;
• Wearing clothing which, in the judgment of the Pirates, is indecent or otherwise distracts from the enjoyment of other guests.

Violators may be subject to ejection and/or possible arrest.

GUEST COURTESY

The Pirates ask that all guests extend proper courtesy to others at the ballpark. Do not stand in and around the seating areas or aisle ways. In order to provide everyone with the best experience, restrict your movement during play and only move through the seating bowl when there is a break in play.

GUEST RELATIONS

Guests may seek assistance from any LECOM Park employee. Guest Relations can be found across from the main entrance.

LAPENSEE PARTY DECK

• LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air Party Deck
• Located down the 3rd base/left field line
• Lower tier – 30-50 guests
• Upper Tier 50-70 guests
• Both tiers – 100-120 guests

LOST AND FOUND

Found articles should be turned in to the Guest Information Booth, located on the main concourse. The Guest Information Booth staff will record pertinent information and lost articles will be cataloged and maintained until the end of Spring Training in the LECOM Park Ticket Office. To check lost and found on non-game days, call (941) 747-3031 and ask for LECOM Park Lost & Found.

LOST CHILDREN/MISSING PERSONS

Guests should report any missing person to a Pirates representative or Bradenton police officer. Game day staff will work closely with LECOM Park security personnel to locate the missing individual.

MERCHANDISE

The Pirates Clubhouse Store is the premier outlet for Pirates merchandise in Bradenton. Hundreds of different items are available at the Pirates Clubhouse Store, located next to the LECOM Park Ticket Office. Fans may also view a full-scale merchandise catalog on the Pirates official website at www.pirates.com.

NURSING MOTHERS

The Pittsburgh Pirates support nursing mothers. Guests who wish to nurse during their visit to LECOM Park can utilize a private setting In the Nursing Room on the 3rd base concourse. Visit guest relations for the key.

ON-FIELD ACCESS

On-field access is limited to authorized personnel with the proper credentials prior to, during and after games. Any guest attempting to go onto the field without the proper credentials will be escorted out of the ballpark and prosecuted accordingly.

OUTSIDE FOOD, BEVERAGE,AND COOLER POLICY

Major League Baseball, the Pirates and the City of Bradenton are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable ballpark. Guests are not permitted to bring food or beverages into LECOM Park, except one (1) sealed bottle of water 1 liter or smaller. No other outside food or beverage is permitted in LECOM Park. Items necessary for medical conditions are permitted. Fans requiring special foods for dietary or medical needs must contact the LECOM Park front office at least 72 hours prior to the event with any special requests.

Fans may not bring coolers, backpacks and large bags into the ballpark. No bags are permitted with the exception of diaper bags, but should not exceed 16” x 16” x 8”. All items are subject to search by game day security.

PARKING

Limited parking is available directly north of LECOM Park on 9th Street West. This Outfield Parking Lot costs $15 per vehicle. The Pirates Home Plate Lot costs $25 per vehicle Self-parking is in the Home Plate Lot and Public Lot and availability is extremely limited at these locations.

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

Fans are eligible to receive promotional items based on age guidelines and quantity restrictions. Promotional items are limited to one per ticketed person while supplies last. Non-ticketed children two and under will not receive a promotional giveaway item.

RAINOUT POLICY

In the event a regulation game is not played on its scheduled date, tickets may be exchanged for a subsequent Pirates Spring Training game at LECOM Park during the 2024 season (subject to availability). A refund may also be requested. A rainout refund may only be requested if the tickets were purchased directly through the LECOM Park Box Office, Tickets.com, or Pirates.com. Only the ticket holder who originally purchased the ticket is eligible for a refund. All refund requests must be submitted within 90 days of the date of the cancelled game. Original purchases via credit card will be refunded to the same card. Original purchases via check or cash will be refunded by check and take 8-10 weeks to process. Refund request forms can be found online at www.Pirates.com/SpringTraining and www.BradentonMarauders.com.

RESTROOMS

There are four men’s and four women’s restrooms located at LECOM Park. Two sets of restrooms are located on the first base side in the fan plaza, one set is located on the third base side, and there is one set in the outfield concessions building. There is one family restroom on the first base side in the fan plaza and one family restroom in the outfield building.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

For the comfort and security of all guests, we do not allow fans to enter LECOM Park with hazardous or disruptive items. items that are not permitted inside the ballpark include: bags, boom boxes, inflatable balls, balloons, frisbees, laser pointers, fireworks, footballs, and weapons of any kind. The Pirates reserve the right to inspect packages or problematic containers.

SCHEDULE

Pocket schedules for the Pirates 2024 Spring Training are available at Pirate City, LECOM Park and the Pirates Clubhouse Store.

SEASON TICKETS

Pirates Spring Training Season Tickets are in high demand and available on a limited basis. For information regarding availability and season ticket holder benefits, call (941) 747-3031.

SECURITY METAL DETECTION

The safety of our fans will always be top priority. We believe that the use of walk-through metal detectors enhances fan safety. When approaching the ballpark walkthrough metal detectors please do not stop or remove anything from your pockets. You may proceed directly through the metal detector. If needed any security guard will direct you to a secondary scanning. If not stopped by security guard, please proceed directly, without stopping into the stadium.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Consider hosting your next special event at LECOM Park or Pirate City. Both facilities are unique venues to host events of all sorts, including banquets, weddings, birthday parties, concerts, baseball camps & tournaments, corporate team building events, company softball games, corporate meetings and seminars, and more. For more information, or to reserve your dates, please call (941) 747-3031.

SPRING TRAINING

Pirate City is the Pittsburgh Pirates spring and minor league training facility, located at 1701 27th Street East in Bradenton, FL. All Pirates Major League Spring Training home games are played at LECOM Park. For spring training game and ticket information, please call the LECOM Park Ticket Office at (941) 747-3031 or visit www.pirates.com. Fans wishing to purchase individual game tickets can do so at the LECOM Park Ticket Office, online at www.pirates.com or www.tickets.com.

STROLLERS

LECOM Park welcomes guests that utilize their own strollers. However, the use of strollers should not in any way inhibit general guest movement or block any aisle ways. Strollers are not available to rent.

TICKET POLICIES

EXCHANGES -- There are no exchanges once a game ticket has been purchased.

LOST/STOLEN GAME TICKETS -- Please remember that game tickets are like money and should be secured like cash and cannot be replaced. If game tickets are lost or stolen, please call the Pirates Ticket Office at (941) 747-3031.

REFUNDS -- There are no refunds once a game ticket has been purchased.

RAIN OUTS -- In the event a regulation game is not played on its scheduled date, tickets may be exchanged for a subsequent Pirates game at LECOM Park during the 2024 season (subject to availability). A refund may also be requested. A rainout refund may only be requested If the tickets were purchased directly through the LECOM Park Box Office, Tickets.com, or Pirates.com. Only the ticket holder who originally purchased the ticket is eligible for a refund. All refund requests must be submitted within 90 days of the date of the cancelled game. Original purchases via credit card will be refunded to the same card. Original purchases via check or cash will be refunded by check and take 8-10 weeks to process. Refund request forms can be found online at www.Pirates.com/SpringTraining and www.BradentonMarauders.com.

TICKETS

Tickets are available at the Advanced Sale price until 11:59 p.m. on the night prior to the game the ticket is valid for.

TOBACCO POLICY

In consideration of the health and comfort of others, the use of tobacco products including electronic chemical delivery devices such as e-cigarettes is not permitted.

UMBRELLA POLICY

For the safety and viewing enjoyment of all fans, umbrellas are permitted in the ballpark, but may not be open during play.

WATER FOUNTAINS

LECOM Park is equipped with water fountains. They are located on the first base side on each end of the Fan Plaza concessions building, on the third base side at the north end of the concourse, and on the exterior wall on each end of the outfield building.

WILL CALL

Tickets that were set to will call can be picked up at any open Will Call window at the LECOM Park ticket office. Photo identification is required to pick up tickets at the Will Call window.