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- Get ticketsOmaha Storm Chasers at Columbus ClippersThu, Jun 4, 2026 · 12:05 PM EDT
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- Get ticketsScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Columbus ClippersSun, Jun 21, 2026 · 1:05 PM EDT
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Huntington Park fills early.
Getting there
Huntington Park sits at 330 Huntington Park Lane in the Arena District on the west side of downtown Columbus, Ohio, adjacent to Nationwide Arena and a short walk from the Scioto Mile and downtown. Driving uses I-670 to the Neil Avenue or Spring Street exit, or I-71 / I-70 to the downtown exits and a short drive west into the Arena District. There is no commuter rail in Columbus. Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) buses serve the Arena District from downtown. From Cleveland it is about a 2.5-hour drive south on I-71; from Cincinnati it is about a two-hour drive northeast on I-71; from Pittsburgh it is about a three-hour drive west on I-70. Team-affiliated and adjacent Arena District surface lots and garages ring the ballpark and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks dates and Blue Jackets-overlap nights. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Nationwide Boulevard. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Clippers' official site before going.
The neighborhood
Huntington Park anchors the south end of the Arena District — the canonical Columbus downtown sports-and-entertainment district built on the former Ohio Penitentiary site. Nationwide Arena (home of the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets) sits a short walk north, and the entire Arena District restaurant-and-bar cluster is walkable from the ballpark gates. The Short North Arts District — Columbus's destination restaurant-and-gallery corridor — sits a short walk or short ride north along High Street. The Scioto Mile riverfront park sits a short walk west. German Village — the cobblestoned Bavarian-heritage neighborhood south of downtown — is a short drive south and is the canonical Columbus dining destination. The neighborhood reads as the most walkable game-day district of any Triple-A ballpark in the country, with the Arena District integration as the design signature.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre-game stops within a short walk of the ballpark in the Arena District and downtown Columbus include North Market (the destination downtown public market and food hall with dozens of vendors — the canonical Columbus pre-game stop for variety, a short walk north), Schmidt's Sausage Haus (the legendary German Village sausage-and-cream-puff destination — the canonical Columbus heritage sit-down, a short drive south), and Dough Mama (the destination Clintonville pie-and-brunch standby). Land-Grant Brewing across the Scioto in Franklinton is the destination craft-brewery taproom. Hofbrauhaus Columbus is the destination Munich-style biergarten a short drive west. The Pearl on High Street in the Short North is the destination oyster-and-Southern-sit-down. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in the Short North is the canonical Columbus dessert destination. Pre-game crowds at North Market and the Arena District bars build sharply on Clippers weekend home dates and any Blue Jackets-overlap nights.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive about an hour before first pitch — Arena District parking flow picks up sharply on fireworks Fridays and any Columbus Blue Jackets-overlap dates (Nationwide Arena sits a short walk north). Huntington Park opened in April 2009 as the new home of the Columbus Clippers, replacing Cooper Stadium on the city's west side. The ballpark has been an Arena District anchor since opening and has won multiple Ballpark of the Year-style industry awards. The Clippers are the Triple-A International League affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians (the affiliation moved from the Washington Nationals system in 2009 — the Cleveland affiliation has been continuous since then). Top Guardians prospects and rehabbing major-leaguers pass through Columbus frequently. The Huntington naming-rights agreement is with Columbus-headquartered Huntington Bank. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. Bag policy and gate-open times shift season to season; confirm on the Clippers' site before going.
Best games to catch
International League divisional matchups against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers affiliate, the in-state Ohio rival), Indianapolis Indians (Pirates affiliate), Louisville Bats (Reds affiliate), and Iowa Cubs (Cubs affiliate) are the most reliable above-average draws. The Toledo Mud Hens matchup carries the canonical in-state I-75 / I-71 weight. Any date when a top Guardians prospect or rehabbing major-leaguer is scheduled to play peaks demand for fans tracking the Cleveland pipeline. Fireworks Fridays, Independence Day weekend, Dime-a-Dog nights, and bobblehead or jersey-giveaway dates anchor the strongest crowds. The Clippers publish their full promotional calendar on the team site; specifics vary year to year.
What to know
Huntington Park opened on April 18, 2009, in the Arena District of downtown Columbus, replacing Cooper Stadium on the city's west side as the home of the Columbus Clippers. The ballpark seats around 10,100 and is widely regarded as one of the best Triple-A ballparks in the country — it won multiple Ballpark of the Year awards from industry publications in its opening seasons. The Clippers are the Triple-A International League affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians; the parent-club affiliation moved from the Washington Nationals to Cleveland in 2009 (timed with the ballpark opening) and has been continuous since. Huntington Park is owned by Franklin County and operated by Columbus Clippers Baseball Inc. The Huntington Bank naming-rights agreement runs with Columbus-headquartered Huntington Bancshares. The ballpark sits at the south end of the Arena District, the canonical Columbus sports-and-entertainment district built on the former Ohio Penitentiary site.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Huntington Park?
Gates typically open about 60-90 minutes before first pitch, earlier for fireworks Fridays or major promotional dates. Exact gate-open times shift season to season — check the Clippers' official site for the current schedule.
Who plays at Huntington Park?
The Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A International League affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, play their home games at Huntington Park. The Clippers have been a Cleveland affiliate continuously since 2009.
Where can I park near Huntington Park?
Team-affiliated and adjacent Arena District surface lots and garages ring the ballpark. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks Fridays and any Columbus Blue Jackets-overlap nights at adjacent Nationwide Arena. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
How do I get to Huntington Park from Cleveland or Cincinnati?
Driving is the standard option — about 2.5 hours south from Cleveland via I-71, or about two hours northeast from Cincinnati via I-71. There is no commuter rail in Columbus. COTA buses serve the Arena District from downtown.
Is Huntington Park one of the best Triple-A ballparks?
Yes — Huntington Park has won multiple Ballpark of the Year-style industry awards since opening in 2009 and is consistently ranked among the best Triple-A ballparks in the country. The Arena District integration, downtown setting, and 360-degree concourse design are commonly cited.
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