Cactus fields

The Cactus fields region in Mesa continues to support a vibrant baseball and softball ecosystem, highlighted by record-breaking spring training attendance in the Cactus League. Sloan Park, part of the Cactus fields network, hosted record crowds during the Chicago Cubs’ spring training, reinforcing Mesa’s status as a central hub for the sport ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/26/chicago-cubs-spring-training-mesa-sloan-park?utm_source=openai)). Across the Phoenix area, the Cactus League’s 79th season launched with broad fan enthusiasm and significant economic impact—generating an estimated $764 million for Arizona last year ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/26/baseball-cactus-league-spring-training-arizona-midwest?utm_source=openai)). These developments reflect the strong infrastructure and regional importance of the Cactus fields in supporting both professional and local baseball and softball activities.