Baseball Stadiums with Sensory Rooms: A Home Run for Autism Awareness

Written By Ballpark Bound

April is Autism Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to highlight how Major League Baseball is making ballgames more welcoming for every fan — including those with sensory processing differences. Across the country, several MLB stadiums have opened sensory rooms to offer a calming, comfortable space for individuals with autism and other sensory needs. Whether you’re planning your first baseball trip or you’re a lifelong fan, here’s a look at ballparks that feature sensory rooms.

What is a sensory room?

A sensory room is a specially designed space that provides a quiet, low-stimulation environment. Many include:

  • Soft lighting

  • Soundproofing

  • Comfortable seating

  • Fidget tools

  • Visual distractions (like soothing lights or bubble tubes)

These spaces are life-changing for fans who may feel overwhelmed by the crowds, noise, and excitement of a ballgame.

MLB stadiums with sensory rooms or sensory-friendly accommodations:

1. Citi Field – New York Mets

  • Sensory Nook: Located on the Empire Level across from Suite 229.

  • Sensory Bags: Available at the Lost and Found in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, including noise-reducing headphones, fidget tools, and weighted lap pads.

  • Access: Guests without suite-level access can obtain a pass from any Fan Assistance Booth.

2. LoanDepot Park – Miami Marlins

  • Sensory Room: Located on the Promenade Level near Section 15.

  • Features: Calming visuals, fidget kits, and sound-muffling headphones.

3. Chase Field – Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Sensory Room: Provides a calming retreat for guests with PTSD, autism, or anxiety to enjoy baseball comfortably.

4. Truist Park – Atlanta Braves

  • Sensory Room: Located near Section 111, certified by KultureCity.

  • Features: Soundproof environment, calming activities, and sensory bags available at Guest Services.

5. Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles

  • Sensory Room: Offers a welcoming space on the Club Level.

  • Features: Bean bag chairs, tactile panels, and soft lighting.

6. Globe Life Field – Texas Rangers

  • Sensory Room: Located just inside the Toyota Southwest Entrance.

  • Features: Safe and quiet area with sensory bags available at Guest Services behind Section 101.

7. Kauffman Stadium – Kansas City Royals

  • Sensory Rooms: Two rooms located on the 1st (Section 136) and 3rd (Section 119) base dugout concourses.

  • Features: Enclosed spaces with puzzles, fidget items, bean bags, textured walls, and activity panels.

8. Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia Phillies

  • Sensory Activation Vehicle (S.A.V.): A mobile sensory room equipped with bean bags, visual light panels, activity panels, and bubble walls.

  • Sensory Bags: Available at Guest Services on the Main Concourse and Terrace Level.

9. Comerica Park – Detroit Tigers

  • Sensory Bags: Available at the Guest Services Office located at Section 130, including noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards.

  • Quiet Space: Nursing Lounge located behind Section 210.

10. Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Sensory Bags: Available at Fan Services stations throughout the stadium, containing fidget toys, noise-canceling headphones, and other sensory resources.

11. Fenway Park – Boston Red Sox

  • Quiet Room: Available during specific games, such as Autism Speaks Night, in the Champion’s Club in right field.

  • Note: Fans with concerns for other games should check in at Fan Information Booths at Gates B, D, or E.

12. Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati Reds

  • Sensory Room: Located in the TriHealth Family Zone, providing a therapeutic space with various equipment for individuals with special needs.

13. Guaranteed Rate Field – Chicago White Sox

  • Sensory Room: Located in Suite 460.

  • Sensory Pod: Located in Section 530.

  • Access: Contact any Guest Service Representative or visit the Guest Relations Booth behind home plate.

14. Nationals Park – Washington Nationals

  • Sensory Room: Located near Section 140, offering sensory activities, soothing lighting, and soft flooring.

  • Sensory Kits: Available at Main Guest Services in Centerfield Plaza.

15. Oracle Park – San Francisco Giants

  • Sensory Bags: Available at the Guest Services Desk on the Promenade Level, including noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads.

16. Petco Park – San Diego Padres

  • Sensory Bags: Available at the Sensory Activation Vehicle in Park Blvd Plaza and Guest Services locations at Sections 108, 131, and 303.

  • Features: Noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, feeling thermometer, and wristbands for parents to write their phone number.

17. PNC Park – Pittsburgh Pirates

  • Sensory Room: Located on the Suite Level in Suite 62, containing bubble walls, sensory art panels, sensory touch panels, and bean bags.

  • Sensory Bags: Available at the Main Guest Relations Office at the bottom of the Home Plate Rotunda.

18. Progressive Field – Cleveland Guardians

  • Sensory Bags: Available at upper and lower fan services by leaving a valid driver’s license.

19. Rogers Centre – Toronto Blue Jays

  • Sensory Room: Located at Section 212, behind Fan Services, featuring bean bag chairs, texture walls, sensory panels, and more.

  • Sensory Bags: Available at Fan Services booths on various levels.

20. Target Field – Minnesota Twins

  • UnitedHealthcare Sensory Suite: Located on the UnitedHealthcare Suite Level, providing a welcoming environment for neuroatypical guests.

  • Sensory Kits: Available at Guest Services stations throughout the ballpark.

21. Wrigley Field – Chicago Cubs

  • Sensory Room: Located on the main concourse next to the Fan Services Booth directly behind home plate, equipped with calming and interactive installations.

  • Sensory Bags: Available at the Fan Services Booth on the main concourse and in the Budweiser Bleachers.

22. Yankee Stadium – New York Yankees

  • Sensory Room: Located on the Terrace Level at Section 320C, featuring activity panels, bean bag chairs, bubble walls, and fidget toys.

  • Sensory Kits: Available at Guest Relations Booths.

23. American Family Field – Milwaukee Brewers

  • Sensory Friendly Area: Equipped with sensory bags containing noise-canceling headphones, a fidget toy, verbal cue cards, and a weighted lap pad.

As stadiums across the country continue to make inclusion a priority, families affected by autism can feel more confident and welcomed at the ballpark. Whether you're visiting for Autism Awareness Month or planning a summer road trip, knowing a sensory room is available can make all the difference.

Have you visited a sensory room at a stadium? I'd love to hear your experience. Drop a comment or send a message!

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