Central Florida is the perfect place to be for Major League Baseball spring training in 2012.
Spring baseball in Florida is always enjoyed by all including the beautiful sunny weather and great baseball. Staying in a luxurious vacation home rental in the area or near any one of the Florida spring training ballparks will always be a “home run” for your friends and family.
If you are planning a trip to one of the theme parks in the area or if you are a major league baseball fan, it pays to check your favorite teams’ spring training schedule for dates and times. The spring games begin in March, 2012 and run through May. Our favorite spring training venues in Central (Grapefruit League) include:
Atlanta Braves Spring Training: Champion Stadium 700 Victory Way Lake Buena Vista, Fl
The Braves play their spring training at Champion Stadium which is within the Disney Sports Complex. The stadium itself seats roughly 9,600 and is one of the most modern MLB spring ballparks.
We recently wrote a post about the best vacation rentals near the Disney sports complex. There are many to choose from so make sure you reference our reviews area for location and opinion ratings.
Houston Astros Spring Training: Osceola County Stadium 631 Heritage Park Way Kissimmee, Florida
The Astros struggled in 2011, but look to improve in 2012. The Osceola County Stadium is roughly half the size of Champion Stadium, but this makes for a more intimate environment for Astros fans.
Vacation homes in Kissimmee are quite plentiful and it pays to shop around. Osceola County Stadium is located in the eastern and central quadrants of the city where there are some great values.
Detroit Tigers Spring Training: Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard Lakeland, Florida
This grand older historic park turns 75 this season. The park itself seats roughly 9,000 with both bleacher and lawn seating. Detroit Tiger legends such as Al Kaline have graced the grounds of this classic and historic MLB spring training park.
If you are interested in seeing a Tigers game in Lakeland, check out our post on vacation homes near Legoland Florida. Legoland Florida is located in Winter Haven, Florida which is a short 30 minute drive to Lakeland and Tiger Town. This will give you a good idea of what rental home choices are available.
Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training: Bright House Field 601 Old Coachman Road Clearwater, Florida
The Phillies had high expectations in 2011. Although the Phillies were a quality team, they couldn’t deliver the pennant for the city. 2012 will present the Phillies another shot at winning the World Series.
If you want to attend any of the Florida Spring Training 2012 games, vacation homes near any of the forementioned parks are a great option. Whether you are an Astros, Phillies, Braves or Tigers fan, vacation home rentals provide for amenities and luxury. Don’t balk at some of the great values afforded by the many vacation resorts in the area. Consult our vacation home reviews on over 80+ resort communities in the area to make your best possible lodging decision.
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