SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS
Sutter Health Park
The best-attended AAA park on the West Coast and one of the most consistently strong minor league franchises in the country. Sutter Health Park opened in 2000 on the Sacramento River in West Sacramento with the state capitol's dome visible across the water. The Sacramento delta breeze makes summer evening games among the most pleasant in the PCL, and the Farm-to-Fork food program reflects the Central Valley's agricultural abundance.
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Architecture & History
Sutter Health Park was designed by HOK Sport and opened April 3, 2000 in West Sacramento on the Sacramento River.
The Sacramento River Cats have been one of the best-attended minor league franchises in the country since their founding.
Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Capital designation reflects the Central Valley's agricultural abundance.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- HOK Sport (Populous)
- CAPACITY
- 14,014
- ATTENDANCE
- Consistently highest in PCL
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
West Sacramento Riverfront
Sutter Health Park sits along the Sacramento River with views of the Tower Bridge and the state Capitol dome in the distance.
Sacramento Heritage
The River Cats have become Sacramento's premier sports brand, and the park serves as a community gathering place year-round.
Names & History
2021–present
Sutter Health Park
Named for Sutter Health.
2000–2021
Raley Field
Named for Raley's supermarket chain. Still used by longtime fans.
The Food
Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Tacos
Central Valley steak and roasted tomatillo salsa in hand-pressed corn tortillas.
Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Tacos
Farm-to-Fork stands — main concourse
Grilled Central Valley steak and roasted tomatillo salsa in hand-pressed corn tortillas with radish, cilantro, and lime.
Bike Dog Brewing Beer Brat
Beer Garden stand
Bike Dog Brewing — headquartered in West Sacramento — supplies beer-braised bratwurst.
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out stand
In-N-Out Burger. The Double-Double Animal Style. The correct fast food presence at a NorCal baseball game.
Preservation & Co. Pickle Cart
Main concourse — rotating
Preservation & Co., the Sacramento artisan pickle and condiment producer.
River Cats Dog
Every stand
Standard hot dog with California condiment program including Tapatio hot sauce.
The Beer
Track 7 Brewing 50/50 Pale Ale
Track 7 Brewing Co. · Sacramento, CA
Track 7 is the most locally embedded craft at Sutter Health Park.
Bike Dog Brewing Biker Friendly IPA
Bike Dog Brewing Co. · West Sacramento, CA
Bike Dog is headquartered in the same city as the park.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. · Chico, CA
Sierra Nevada, the heritage NorCal option since 1980.
Coors Light
Coors Brewing Co.
Volume beer throughout.
Sun & Weather Guide
AVOID: Sacramento summer afternoon — 105°F possible
Sacramento Valley summer day games can reach 105°F. Evening games are the correct choice.
Cool marine air arrives 4-6 PM — game transforms
The Sacramento River delta breeze drops temperatures 15-20°F in late afternoon. Evening games benefit dramatically.
Upper deck RF — capitol dome across river
The Sacramento skyline — the state capitol dome — is visible across the Sacramento River from the upper deck.
March-May and October — ideal NorCal weather
Sacramento spring and fall games are excellent. The Central Valley spring is warm and dry.
If arriving for a hot afternoon — stay for the breeze
If you arrive at a hot day game, stay through the evening. The delta breeze is reliable from May through September.
Exposed — Central Valley sun
Left field bleachers are fully exposed in afternoon games. Central Valley UV is intense.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Get the farm-to-fork tacos and stay for the delta breeze. The Sacramento River delta breeze drops the temperature 20 degrees.
Sacramento Skyline
Get to the upper deck right field area and look across the Sacramento River at the state capitol dome.
Parking Reality
The Tower Bridge pedestrian bridge connects West Sacramento to downtown Sacramento. Most fans drive.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower boxes develop afternoon shade. Right field bleachers have the most distinctive sight line.
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