Guide to Spring Training in Winter Haven, Florida

The Cleveland Indians have held Spring Training at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida, since 1993. Located at Cypress Gardens Boulevard and 3rd Street on the south side of town, Chain of Lakes Park was built in 1966 and renovated in 1993. The ballpark has a seating capacity of 7,000. Here is a guide to Spring Training in Winter Haven, Florida.

On Thursday, February 15, pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training; position players report on Tuesday, February 20. The Indians' first full workout will be held on Thursday, February 22. Practices take place at the Chain of Lakes complex each morning from nine a.m. until one p.m., until exhibition games begin. Minor Leaguers also practice at the Chain of Lakes complex.

The Chain of Lakes Ticket Office is open from nine a.m. to five p.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from ten to two. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Tickets.com at 866-48-TRIBE. To order by fax, you may send your request to 863-299-4491. Mail orders may be sent to: Cleveland Indians Tickets, Chain of Lakes Park, Winter Haven, Florida 33880.

Ticket prices for Spring Training games are as follows: VIP Box Seats are priced at $21; Lower Box Seats at $13; Upper Box Seats at $11; Rightfield and Leftfield Reserved Bleachers at $10; Outfield Bleachers at $7; and Outfield Berm and Disabled Access Seating at $5.

If you are visiting Winter Haven, Florida, for the Indians' Spring Training, you have many choices for lodging. The Cleveland Indians' team hotel is the Holiday Inn, located at 1150 3rd Street SW in Winter Haven. Other local area hotels include: the Howard Johnson on 3rd Street SW; and the Best Western Admirals Inn, the Days Inn, and the Ranch House, each on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The Comfort Inn & Suites is located at 3520 North Highway 98 in Lakeland.

For pre- or post-game eats, head over to The Harborside on 7th Street or the All-Star Grill on 3rd Street. On Cypress Gardens Boulevard, you will find an Outback Steakhouse, Beef O'Brady's, and Rocco's Café and Restaurant.