SALT LAKE BEES
Smith's Ballpark
The most dramatically mountain-framed ballpark in the PCL — Smith's Ballpark sits at 4,226 feet in Salt Lake City with the Wasatch Range's granite peaks rising 7,000 feet directly above the left field grandstand. No other professional baseball park has mountains this close and this tall in the direct sight line. The Utah wildflower honey BBQ, the funeral potatoes, and the snow-capped mountain views are the complete Salt Lake baseball experience.
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Architecture & History
Smith's Ballpark was designed by GSBS Architects and opened April 10, 1994. The Wasatch Mountains rise directly above the left field grandstand, with peaks reaching 11,749 feet.
Utah's liquor regulations have shaped Salt Lake City's craft beer culture. Smith's Ballpark operates under Utah's full-strength beer licence.
The park's 14,511 capacity makes it one of the largest AAA stadiums in the PCL.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- GSBS Architects
- CAPACITY
- 14,511
- ELEVATION
- 4,226 ft above sea level
- WASATCH RANGE
- Peaks to 11,749 ft visible above LF grandstand
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Wasatch Mountain Views
Smith's Ballpark offers stunning views of the Wasatch Front mountains rising dramatically east of the park.
Gateway District
Located near Salt Lake City's Gateway District, the ballpark is accessible via TRAX light rail and surrounded by dining and entertainment.
Names & History
2006–present
Smith's Ballpark
Named for Smith's Food & Drug (Kroger).
1994–2006
Franklin Covey Field
Named for Franklin Covey.
The Food
Utah Honey BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled pork slow-smoked and finished with Utah wildflower honey BBQ glaze.
Utah Honey BBQ Pulled Pork
Wasatch BBQ stand — main concourse
Pulled pork slow-smoked and finished with a Utah wildflower honey BBQ glaze — sweet, slightly floral.
Funeral Potatoes
Utah Heritage stands
Shredded hash browns baked with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a corn flake crust — a Utah LDS cultural institution.
Crown Burger Pastrami Burger
Crown Burger stand
Crown Burger, the Salt Lake City institution since 1978. Beef patty topped with house pastrami, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island.
Navajo Frybread Taco
Indigenous Food stand
Frybread taco from the Navajo and Ute communities — seasoned beef, beans, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
Bees Dog
Every stand
Standard hot dog with Utah condiment program.
The Beer
Squatters Pub Chasing Tail Golden Ale
Squatters Pub Brewery · Salt Lake City, UT
Squatters, the SLC craft brewery since 1989.
Epic Brewing Escape to Colorado IPA
Epic Brewing Co. · Salt Lake City, UT
Epic was founded specifically to produce full-strength craft beers in Utah.
Uinta Brewing Baba Black Lager
Uinta Brewing Co. · Salt Lake City, UT
Uinta is the most widely distributed Utah craft beer.
Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch
Volume beer. Utah liquor regulations apply.
Sun & Weather Guide
High desert heat at 4,226 ft — dry and intense
Salt Lake City summer day games at altitude are hot and dry. The Wasatch Range sun exposure is direct and intense.
Temperature drops after sunset in the basin
Salt Lake City evening games benefit from the Great Basin temperature drop after sundown.
3B side — mountains directly above LF grandstand
The Wasatch Range peaks are visible directly above the left field grandstand. The most dramatic mountain backdrop in professional baseball.
Mountain shoulder seasons — snow on peaks
Spring and fall games at Smith's Ballpark feature snow-capped Wasatch peaks above the stadium. The most dramatic seasonal backdrop in the PCL.
Exposed — high altitude UV intense
Right field bleachers are fully exposed. UV intensity at 4,226 feet is measurably higher than at sea level.
Best Wasatch view + afternoon shade
Third base lower boxes face the Wasatch Range directly and develop afternoon shade. The best sight line in the park.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Sit on the third base side and look at the Wasatch Range above the left field grandstand. Nothing in the PCL compares.
Funeral Potatoes
Try the funeral potatoes. A genuine Utah LDS cultural institution.
Parking Reality
TRAX light rail — the 1300 South station is adjacent. From downtown, TRAX is the correct option.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower boxes facing the Wasatch Range — the most dramatic sight line.
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