NATIONALS PARK SAFETY TIPS WHAT TO EXPECT: • Prior to

NATIONALS PARK SAFETY TIPS

WHAT TO EXPECT:

 Prior to entering the ballpark, guests will first have their bags checked, just like past seasons.

 Guests will then be screened with a metal detector. If the device detects metal on a guest, there will

be a secondary screening with a handheld device.

 After clearing the bag check and walking through a metal detector, guests will then scan their ticket

at a turnstile to enter the ballpark.

TIPS FOR 2015:

 All guests must pass through a form of metal detection to enter the ballpark.

 Metal detectors have been installed in front of all gates around the ballpark excluding Third Base

Gate and First Base ADA Gate. Game attendees entering through these specific gates will be screened

by attendants using hand wands.

 Gates will continue to open two and a half hours in advance of game times.

 Fans should arrive early to Nationals Park to allow enough time to adjust to the ballpark’s new

security protocols.

 Under MLB guidelines, attendees carrying bags larger than 16”x16”x8” will not be admitted into the

ballpark. All guests will be subject to bag searches.

 To avoid problems or confusion, the Nationals recommend fans reduce the items they bring to the

ballpark.

 Season Plan Holders will have designated entry lanes at Center Field, Right Field, Left Field and Home

Plate Gates. All guests must have their Season Plan Holder card to enter.

 These safety policies will remain consecutive for all events held at Nationals Park.

NON-PERMITTED ITEMS:

 Guests with restricted items will be instructed to return items to their vehicle.

 Metal, plastic or glass containers of any kind (except for clear, factory-sealed plastic water bottles no

larger than one liter, juice boxes, insulin containers and baby food). Only one bottle of water per

person will be permitted.

 Food items not in adherence to the following policy: All food items must be contained in single

serving bags within a soft-sided container or cooler that does not exceed 16"x16"x8".

 Hard coolers or ice chests

 Backpacks and bags that exceed 16"x16"x8"

 Non-collapsible umbrellas that will not fit in a backpack or bag of the maximum allowed size

 Brooms, poles and staffs of any kind

 Weapons, fireworks and other illegal substances

 Camera lenses in excess of eight inches, tripods and monopods

 Animals (except service animals)

 Beach balls and other inflatable items

 Laser pens and laser pointers

 Baseball bats (other than miniature souvenir bats purchased at The Nationals Baseball Stadium

Complex)

 Alcohol not purchased at The Nationals Baseball Stadium Complex

 Noisemakers not provided by the Nationals

 Skateboards

 Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate or otherwise violating the Guest Conduct Policy

The Washington Nationals will not be responsible for items left at the gate.