Mets workouts open to the public

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The New York Mets begin practice at their spring training complex on Friday morning and the workouts are open to the general public.

The Mets will practice everyday and fans can come watch for free. That includes spring training game days, although the open workout period for fans ends at 11:30 a.m. on those days.

Gates at Tradition Field open at 9:30 a.m. Fans can park in the main lot and must enter the complex behind Field 2, which is located near Gate 1.

Merchandise will be available for purchase between the practice fields for the duration of open workouts. The main Fan Shop inside Tradition Field is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets to spring training games can be purchased at the Tradition Field box office from 10 a.m-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.

Food and drinks will also be sold during open workouts.

For more information, call 772-871-2100.