Should you plan to head to Florida to watch the Braves in spring training, here is some important information on attending games at CoolToday Park in North Port:

* Schedule: The Braves are scheduled to play 16 home games during spring training. The first is Feb. 25 versus the Red Sox. The last is March 25 versus the Twins.

* Directions: CoolToday Park is located on West Villages Parkway past the US-41 intersection. For those traveling I-75 South: Exit at River Road (Exit 191) heading west, turn at US-41 heading north, turn left at S. West Villages Parkway, stadium ahead 1 mile on left. For those traveling US-41 South: Turn right at S. West Villages Parkway, stadium ahead 1 mile on left.

* Tickets: Individual game tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Season tickets and group tickets are available by calling the box office at 941-413-5004. Children two and under may be admitted without a ticket but must sit in the lap of an accompanying adult. A limited number of standing-room only/ GA tickets will be available for high-capacity games only. Fans are not allowed to leave CoolToday Park and return on the same ticket.

* CoolToday Park: Has a capacity of 7,473 spectators. There are three gates. All Spring Training game gates open two hours before the first pitch.

*Parking: General parking is free.

*Entrance: All bags must be thoroughly inspected before they are permitted into the facility. Bags exceeding a maximum size of 16 x 16 x 8 inches will not be allowed. Coolers of any kind are not permitted. Outside food or beverage is not permitted, with the exception of one sealed, personal-sized bottle of water. Fans are screened via metal detection.

*Etc.: CoolToday Park is a tobacco-free facility. Umbrellas are not permitted inside the park.

For more information, visit: https://cooltodaypark.com/visit/

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