Pete Rose's Family to Hold Public Visitation at Great American Ball Park

Those who wish to pay their respects to the “Hit King” Pete Rose will be able to do so at Great American Ball Park this November.

Rose, a former Cincinnati Reds player and member of the Big Red Machine, passed away last month at the age of 83 at his home in Las Vegas. On Thursday, his daughter, Fawn Rose, released a statement on behalf of the family stating there would be a public visitation for the baseball legend on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Great American Ball Park.

“We are deeply moved by the overwhelming love and support from the people of Cincinnati, the entire baseball community, and fans across the world as we mourn the loss of our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Brother, Pete Rose,” Fawn Rose said in the statement. “Baseball was his greatest passion, and he loved playing the game for the fans. We know that bringing ‘Charlie Hustle’ home to Cincinnati, the city where he was born and where his legendary career began, is the perfect way to honor his love and devotion to the fans.”

The visitation will be free and open to all who wish to honor Rose’s legacy and say goodbye before he is laid to rest privately, says his family. Guests will enter the ball park through the main gates on Crosley Terrace and will be directed to the lines leading to the visitation area, which will overlook the field from the main concourse.

Rose will also be celebrated with a special “Pete Rose Day” at the Reds game on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Rose’s family says they will share more details about the game and other tributes as it gets closer to that date.

“Thank you for your continued support, love, and understanding as we navigate this difficult time,” Fawn Rose shared.