Banners commemorating special moments line the rim of the ballpark - sculptures and plaques along the walkway to the main gate entrance highlight those who made significant contributions to the team during their playing years - and even beyond. The Reds Hall of Fame is a "must do" - trouble is - you could spend the whole game in there. It's a small market franchise - and the alumni stay close (George Foster was there today).

To me, this is the most important stuff - provided you get a decent seat with no obstructions and worth the price you paid for. Great American does that.

But, the ballpark itself is pedestrian - not one that will live long in your memory. There's way too much red - and yes I understand - these are the "Reds" - but baseball demands serenity. Not something in your face and as loud as RED.

I was "rejected" from all the parking lots in closest proximity to the ballpark that I tried (not handicapped and not season ticket holder). But, I found small lot (not a garage) at Broadway & Pete Rose Way for only $16. Easy in and easy out.

No matter how hard I tried, my lower level high priced box seat ticket was NOT good enough to earn me passage to the second and third levels. A major disappointment as I like to see the game from different levels and views. Never heard of such a thing - usually it's the reverse and you can get down from up.

With Ken Griffey Jr. gone to the White Sox, this is going to be a tough ticket sell in Cincinnati in the future. I don't believe the ballpark will sell tickets (a la Fenway, Wrigley, Yankee Stadium).....hope it works out for the Cincinnati fans.