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About Sam Lynn Ballpark

Sam Lynn Ballpark is a historic baseball venue in Bakersfield, California. Opened in 1941, it’s revered as the oldest California League ballpark and today hosts Pecos League games featuring the Bakersfield Train Robbers since 2017. The park offers a classic baseball experience with a main grandstand rebuilt in 1994, plus bleacher seating and various viewing areas. With a capacity of 3,500 permanent seats, it remains a community staple in downtown Bakersfield.

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Sam Lynn Ballpark’s west-facing home plate and ongoing renovations position it as a living piece of California baseball history. While public transit isn’t an ideal option for access, ample on-site parking makes driving convenient. Downtown Bakersfield hotels within a short radius provide easy stays before or after games, and our affiliate partners offer recommended dining and lodging options to enhance your visit. For teams and fans alike, Sam Lynn Ballpark continues to be a cherished venue with a storied lineage—from Bakersfield Blaze days to the current Train Robbers era.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: 4009 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (commonly listed; some official docs use 93308).
  • Venue type: historic baseball park; opened 1941; currently hosts Pecos League games with the Bakersfield Train Robbers (since 2017).
  • Capacity: 3,500 permanent seats (typical figure cited by multiple sources).
  • Seating/layout: single field with a main grandstand rebuilt in 1994; includes bleachers and various viewing areas.
  • Parking: large on-site parking lot; described as generally ample/free in visitor accounts.
  • Transit: public transit is not a practical option to access the ballpark.
  • Nearby hotels: several downtown options within ~1–2 miles, including The Padre Hotel; other nearby properties include Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield Central and Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center.
  • Notable events/history: oldest California League ballpark; formerly home to Bakersfield Blaze (Cal League) 1995–2016, now home to Bakersfield Train Robbers (Pecos League) 2017–present; historically west-facing home plate; renovations in 1994 and planned improvements in 2025.