I believe the reason they are there in the first place is someone willed the team the property for the sole purpose of building the park. I'm sure it was a nicer area back then. It's a poor neighborhood, but it's not like there's gunshots and gangfights in the streets or people walking around in bandana's carrying crowbars, chains, and AK-47's. I've never once has a problem going there, and I've been doing it for 8 years. Granted, there's nothing else around there to go to, and I wouldn't recommend the local bars, but there are qualities to the stadium that will be missed. Maryvale is one of the (if the The absolute) fan-friendly and player accessible parks in the valley. For those seeking autographs, that area up above right field & the players' tunnel is one of the cooler aspects around. For those interested in the minor league teams and checking out the prospects, Maryvale's facility is very welcoming. I've fillled up a box of baseballs with autographs by accident because they were so plentiful and accessible. I'm all for a new stadium, it's needed, just saying I'll miss Maryvale. It'll be interesting to see what side of town they join, as it seems it getting split east/west. I'm hoping for the east side myself (no offense to AZBrewCrew) but it really irks me that the arizona fall league rising stars game is always out that way in Surprise. I hate that drive! Completely agree with Patrick about Hohokam, and Phoenix Municipal (A's) Oh, and Booooo Florida. I'd hate that a lot. I like the one metro-area cluster of stadiums we have in Phoenix.