RENO ACES
Greater Nevada Field
The downtown Reno ballpark at 4,400 feet in the high desert of the Great Basin, with the Sierra Nevada range visible to the west and the Truckee River a block away. Greater Nevada Field opened in 2009 on the Virginia Street corridor and has become a catalyst for Reno's downtown revitalisation. The park's most specific cultural identity is Basque — the Basque sheepherder community that settled Nevada's high desert in the 1890s left a food tradition centred on lamb, garlic, and the Picon Punch that persists in Reno's restaurants and at this ballpark.
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Architecture & History
Greater Nevada Field was designed by Populous and opened April 17, 2009 in downtown Reno on the Virginia Street corridor.
Reno's Basque heritage — from sheepherder immigrants who settled the Great Basin in the 1890s — defines the park's most specific cultural identity.
The Arizona Diamondbacks pipeline through Reno has provided consistent prospect development at 4,400 feet elevation.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- Populous
- CAPACITY
- 9,100
- ELEVATION
- 4,400 ft above sea level
- SIERRA NEVADA
- Visible to west from upper deck
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Sierra Nevada Backdrop
Greater Nevada Field offers views of the Sierra Nevada mountains beyond the outfield — one of the most dramatic natural backdrops in minor league baseball.
Freight House District
Located in Reno's revitalized Freight House District, the park is surrounded by local restaurants and the Reno Arch is visible from upper seats.
Names & History
2015–present
Greater Nevada Field
Named for Greater Nevada Credit Union.
2009–2015
Aces Ballpark
Original name at opening.
The Food
Basque Lamb Ribs
Lamb ribs seasoned with garlic, Espelette pepper, and herbs. Reno's Basque sheepherder tradition.
Basque Lamb Ribs
Basque Cultural stand — main concourse
Lamb ribs seasoned with garlic, Espelette pepper, and herbs — the most culturally specific regional food at any PCL park.
Picon Punch
Basque Bar
Amer Picon bitters, grenadine, club soda, and a brandy float — the traditional drink of Reno's Basque community.
Basque Chorizo Hash
Heritage food stands
Spiced lamb or pork sausage with potato, onion, and peppers. The Great Basin sheepherder tradition.
Great Basin Trout Tacos
Nevada Seafood stand
Lahontan cutthroat trout — Nevada's state fish — lightly grilled, with lime slaw and jalapeño crema.
Aces Dog
Every stand
Standard hot dog with Nevada mustard and jalapeño program.
The Beer
Great Basin Brewing Wild Horse Ale
Great Basin Brewing Co. · Sparks/Reno, NV
Great Basin, Nevada's oldest craft brewery since 1993. Wild Horse Ale and Ichthyosaur IPA.
Revision Brewing Black IPA
Revision Brewing Co. · Sparks, NV
Revision is the most nationally recognised Nevada craft brewery.
Lead Dog Brewing Haulin' Oats Oatmeal Stout
Lead Dog Brewing · Reno, NV
Lead Dog, the newer Reno craft brewery.
Coors Light
Coors Brewing Co.
Volume beer throughout Nevada market.
Sun & Weather Guide
Great Basin heat — dry and intense at altitude
Reno summer day games at 4,400 feet are hot and dry. The high desert sun is intense.
Temperature drops dramatically after sundown
The Great Basin temperature drop after sundown is one of the most dramatic in the PCL — Reno can drop 25°F from afternoon to evening.
Upper deck — granite range visible to west
The Sierra Nevada range is visible to the west from the upper deck. The mountain view is the park's defining visual characteristic.
High desert shoulder seasons — excellent
Spring and fall games at Greater Nevada Field are among the most comfortable in the PCL West.
One block south — excellent pre/post-game
The Truckee River flows one block south. The Virginia Street corridor and Truckee River walk are excellent.
High elevation — ball travels measurably farther
At 4,400 feet, balls travel farther than at sea level — less extreme than Albuquerque but measurable.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Order the Basque lamb ribs and a Picon Punch. The Basque sheepherder community settled Nevada's Great Basin in the 1890s. The most specific regional food culture at any professional baseball park.
The Sierra Nevada View
Get to the upper deck and look west. The granite mountains separating Nevada from California are visible. Lake Tahoe sits just behind those peaks.
Parking Reality
Downtown Reno near the Virginia Street corridor. Multiple parking garages on Evans Avenue.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower boxes facing the Sierra Nevada view to the west — the best sight line for the mountain backdrop.
Pilgrim Stops Near Reno
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
Donner Memorial State Park
The monument base is 22 feet tall. That was the snow depth.
Lake Tahoe California Nevada
The second-deepest lake in the US, pure enough to drink, at 6,225 feet in the Sierra Nevada.
National Automobile Museum Reno
William Harrah's collection: JFK's Lincoln, Dean's Mercury, Sinatra's Ghia, and 900 more.
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