Atlanta Braves Welcome Week Open House
Florida Pro Baseball staff attended the 2026 Atlanta Braves Welcome Week Open House at CoolToday Park in North Port, Sarasota County, as Spring Training activities began in Southwest Florida. The Braves are a team in Major League Baseball (MLB). The informal event served as an early public gathering ahead of the club’s preseason schedule.
The facility anchors the Braves’ Florida operations and functions as their Spring Training home. It includes six outdoor practice fields and a main playing surface built to mirror the dimensions of their regular-season ballpark. A 360-degree concourse provides multiple viewing angles around the ballpark, while the left-field berm provides another vantage point for observing workouts and preseason preparation, including batting-practice home runs. The left-field tiki bar serves primarily as a gathering space for food and drinks.
The open house included fan interaction with team personnel. A live recording of the Braves Beach House Podcast featured discussion with manager Walt Weiss. He later appeared on the concourse to meet fans, sign autographs, and pose for photographs with attendees. Third baseman Austin Riley also participated in an autograph session. Players such as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies took part in batting practice, giving attendees an early look at preseason preparation.
Visitors could also take in the broader environment surrounding the park. The outdoor plaza features displays of retired numbers and highlights from franchise history. In addition, the location makes it easy to pair a baseball visit with nearby Gulf Coast recreation. CoolToday Park sits roughly 10 miles from Manasota Beach and about 12 miles from Venice Beach.
Overall, the Welcome Week Open House blended early baseball observation with fan access and regional context, setting the tone for the Braves’ 2026 Spring Training season.
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Atlanta Braves Welcome Week Open House
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