Getting There
Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Data updated: 2025 MLB Season
Driving
Directions
From the north: I-75 South or I-71 South to downtown exits (Second Street or Pete Rose Way). From the east: I-71 South to downtown. From the west: I-74 East to I-75 South.
Details
From Kentucky: I-75 North or I-71 North across the Brent Spence Bridge to downtown. Follow signs to the riverfront/Great American Ball Park. Garages on Pete Rose Way and Freedom Way.
Public Transit
Directions
Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar through downtown to The Banks near the ballpark. $1 fare.
Details
SORTA/Metro buses serve downtown. Same riverfront as Paycor Stadium (Bengals).
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off is on East Pete Rose Way near the main entrance. Post-game pickup is easier from The Banks area on Freedom Way.
Details
About 5-10 minutes from Over-the-Rhine or downtown hotels.
Travel
Overview
Great American Ball Park is on the Ohio River waterfront in downtown Cincinnati. The downtown location means it's walkable from most downtown hotels, The Banks entertainment district, and even Northern Kentucky across the river. The Cincinnati streetcar (free) connects downtown to The Banks. Driving is straightforward from I-71 and I-75, with multiple garages and lots nearby. The insider move is parking in Covington or Newport, KY, and walking across the Roebling Suspension Bridge. It's scenic, cheap, and avoids Cincinnati traffic.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Park in Covington or Newport, KY, and walk across the Roebling Bridge. Best pregame walk in baseball with skyline and river views.”
“The Cincinnati streetcar is free. Use it to get from downtown hotels to The Banks and the ballpark.”
“From downtown hotels, the ballpark is a 5-15 minute walk along the riverfront.”
“I-75 and I-71 merge near downtown and create congestion 60+ minutes before first pitch. Budget extra time.”
“Post-game, walk to The Banks or Covington and let the highway traffic clear before driving.”
“Over-the-Rhine (OTR) is a 10-minute walk or streetcar ride north of the ballpark, great for pre- and post-game dining and craft beer.”