The state of Florida is home to LoanDepot Park in Miami, Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay, one Triple-A ballpark in Jacksonville, one Double-A ballpark in Pensacola, and nine Single-A ballparks hosting the ten Florida League teams.
Many of the Single-A ballparks also serve as spring training homes for Major League clubs.
There are many opportunities to visit LoanDepot Park and Tropicana Field on consecutive days in a single trip. However, with the 11 Minor League ballparks in the state with close distances from each other, there are plenty of options to build out a multi-game, multi-day road trips for as short or as long as you would like.
Trip Details
For the 2026 season, my road trip will take place in April. I’m hoping an extra season run through the Sunshine State will provide for me comfortable weather for the trip. In addition to both MLB clubs and Florida’s only Triple-A club, the trip will see action from all ten Florida League Single-A clubs across five Single-A ballparks.
From starting in Jacksonville, driving down the Space Coast, and traveling up along the Gulf Coast, about 13 hours and 700 miles of driving can make for a fun trip throughout Florida.
Friday, April 17 – Jacksonville
The trip starts with a flight into JAX and a visit to VyStar Ballpark for the Triple-A matchup between the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Charlotte Knights. This Friday night matchup will close with a fireworks show.
Saturday, April 18 – Daytona
Jackie Robinson Ballpark is the oldest active ballpark in the Minor Leagues. Named in honor of Jackie Robinson, who spent some of his Minor League time in Daytona Beach, the ballpark hosts the Daytona Tortugas who will play the St. Lucie Mets.
USA Today has recognized Jackie Robinson Balllpark as The Best Single-A Ballpark in America.
Sunday, April 19 – West Palm Beach
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is the only Minor League ballpark that serves as the home park for two clubs, and both clubs will play each other on this game. The West Palm Beach Cardinals and Jupiter Hammerheads play a Sunday afternoon game
Monday, April 20 – Miami
LoanDepot Park will mark ballpark #29 on my journey. I have not yet decided home much of my day will be in Miami and whether I will take the ballpark tour.
Tuesday, April 21 – Fort Myers
Hammond Stadium, home to the Fort Myers Might Mussels who play the Dunedin Blue Jays, is also the spring training home of the Minnesota Twins.
Wednesday, April 22 – Lakeland
Publix Field at Joker Merchant Stadium is the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers and home to the Lakeland Flying Tigers who will take on the Tampa Tarpons.
Thursday, April 23 – Clearwater
BayCare Ballpark is the spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies and home to the Clearwater Threshers who will take on the Bradenton Marauders.
Friday, April 24 – Tampa Bay
Tropicana Field, after a year off because of damage from Hurricane Milton, will once again host Major League baseball. My last visit to Tropicana was in 2002 so I am looking forward to a return after 24 years for Tampa Bay Rays baseball. The bonus is that I will cheering on my Minnesota Twins.