Sutter Health ParkAbout Sutter Health Park
Sutter Health Park is a professional baseball stadium in West Sacramento, California, that opened in 2000 and serves as the home of the Sacramento River Cats Triple-A baseball team.
The ballpark seats roughly 14,000 spectators and features typical minor-league amenities including concession stands, suites and a concourse for fan circulation. It was developed as a waterfront entertainment and sports facility and replaced the team’s previous venues.
Originally opened as Raley Field, the stadium is located on the west bank of the Sacramento River opposite Sacramento’s downtown core and is adjacent to major road connections and local transit options. The site functions as a community sports venue and hosts a range of events beyond baseball.
- Capacity and opening: Seating capacity is approximately 14,000, and the park opened in 2000 as the home ballpark for the Sacramento River Cats Triple-A baseball team.
- Naming and location: The venue was originally known as Raley Field and was renamed Sutter Health Park following a naming-rights agreement; it sits on the West Sacramento riverfront opposite downtown Sacramento.
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Best Time to Visit Sutter Health Park
Best visited during baseball season (spring-late summer); check the River Cats schedule for special events like fireworks or promotions.
Weather & Climate near Sutter Health Park
Sutter Health Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 4°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 4° - 12° | 7° | 99 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 85 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 27 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 27° | 19° | 11 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 31° | 23° | 5 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 34° | 25° | 1 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 33° | 24° | 2 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 31° | 22° | 8 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 11° - 26° | 18° | 26 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 4° - 12° | 7° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Sutter Health Park
From downtown Sacramento, cross the Tower Bridge into West Sacramento and follow signs to Ballpark Drive (about a 5-10 minute drive). Public transit: Sacramento Valley Station (downtown) is a short taxi or ride-share away across the river; some game days have shuttle services - check the River Cats website.
Tips for Visiting Sutter Health Park
- If taking transit, get off at Sacramento Valley Station and ride a short taxi/ride-share (the stadium is across the river in West Sacramento) - walking is possible but involves crossing the busy Tower Bridge area.
- Check the River Cats schedule in advance; midweek games can be the cheapest and least crowded.
- Sit along the first-base line for the best sun protection in late afternoon games (the stadium's orientation makes some seats very sunny).