Post by Merlot Joe on Mar 28, 2010 0:53:33 GMT -6
At the request or Mr Harry I am starting this thread for those that are interest. Also if you have a park to review, new, old, or even one that has been demolished please add it in.
Since we are 4 days from attending our first game of the season I’ll start here.
AT&T PARK- Home of the San Francisco Giants
One of the Premier Parks in MLB this place was made to play our national past time in. Orginally call PAC BELL PARK.
SEATING CAPACITY : 41,503
FIRST GAME: 4-11-2000 San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
SIZE:
LF LCF CF RCF RF
335' 364' 404' 421' 309'
Outfield Fences: 8 feet high from left field to center with 19-foot span that reaches 11 feet high at its peak in left field; 25 feet high in right field. Home runs don’t come easy. With the cool air off the bay it makes it a little harder for the ball to leave the yard.
Staying with the tradition of baseball in San Francisco, AT&T Park is not for those who want a warm California evening at the ballpark. Night games in April and May will get down to the mid 40's with a 10 to 20 mph wind, fog, dew, mist, and what ever else that will come off of San Francisco Bay. Long sleeve under shirt, team shirt, hooded sweatshirt, jacket and gloves are the standard attire for those game. Denice adds a Giants beanie and scarf. June, July, August are not much better. You might make it to the second inning without putting on your jacket, (you already have your hooded sweatshirt on) but most time time your are trying to warm up before the first pitch which is usually at 7:PM for night games. In September you can get a few warmer nights. Last year I made it to the 6th inning before I had to reach for the jacket. Day games can be completely different. April and May they are a little cool but from June on you will die from sitting in sun. but no matter what time of day the game is remember to always bring your jacket.
Our seat are usually in the left field lower box area, which puts us right behind the Giants bullpen. Depending on the seat we have, sometimes we are only about 10 feet from the players. Great to watch the pitchers warm up. Last year Denice was able to get an autograph Matt Cain. For Saturday evening games the park opens 3 hours prior to the first pitch so if you like you can watch the entire Giants batting practice and warm ups.
Best games of the year are when the Dodgers come town. There is more action in the bleacher seats than on the field. At any given game when the Dodgers are there you can watch about 7 or 8 fights, beer flying across the stands and people being carried out by SFPD.
A couple of down falls. Food choices are a little weak. Most it is greasy,(yeah I know it's a baseball park) but as you get older sometimes it don’t set will after a couple of innings. Bath rooms were poorly planned. Only 5 urinals per bath room area, so at times there are long lines. (don’t wait until you really have to go or you could be in trouble). Parking sucks. There is no lot close to the park,(except for season ticket holder parking) so we park under the Bay Bridge and walk about two miles to the ballpark.
If you are ever in San Francisco during the season if you can, take in a Giants game. You will have a good time and enjoy our park.
Since we are 4 days from attending our first game of the season I’ll start here.
AT&T PARK- Home of the San Francisco Giants
One of the Premier Parks in MLB this place was made to play our national past time in. Orginally call PAC BELL PARK.
SEATING CAPACITY : 41,503
FIRST GAME: 4-11-2000 San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
SIZE:
LF LCF CF RCF RF
335' 364' 404' 421' 309'
Outfield Fences: 8 feet high from left field to center with 19-foot span that reaches 11 feet high at its peak in left field; 25 feet high in right field. Home runs don’t come easy. With the cool air off the bay it makes it a little harder for the ball to leave the yard.
Staying with the tradition of baseball in San Francisco, AT&T Park is not for those who want a warm California evening at the ballpark. Night games in April and May will get down to the mid 40's with a 10 to 20 mph wind, fog, dew, mist, and what ever else that will come off of San Francisco Bay. Long sleeve under shirt, team shirt, hooded sweatshirt, jacket and gloves are the standard attire for those game. Denice adds a Giants beanie and scarf. June, July, August are not much better. You might make it to the second inning without putting on your jacket, (you already have your hooded sweatshirt on) but most time time your are trying to warm up before the first pitch which is usually at 7:PM for night games. In September you can get a few warmer nights. Last year I made it to the 6th inning before I had to reach for the jacket. Day games can be completely different. April and May they are a little cool but from June on you will die from sitting in sun. but no matter what time of day the game is remember to always bring your jacket.
Our seat are usually in the left field lower box area, which puts us right behind the Giants bullpen. Depending on the seat we have, sometimes we are only about 10 feet from the players. Great to watch the pitchers warm up. Last year Denice was able to get an autograph Matt Cain. For Saturday evening games the park opens 3 hours prior to the first pitch so if you like you can watch the entire Giants batting practice and warm ups.
Best games of the year are when the Dodgers come town. There is more action in the bleacher seats than on the field. At any given game when the Dodgers are there you can watch about 7 or 8 fights, beer flying across the stands and people being carried out by SFPD.
A couple of down falls. Food choices are a little weak. Most it is greasy,(yeah I know it's a baseball park) but as you get older sometimes it don’t set will after a couple of innings. Bath rooms were poorly planned. Only 5 urinals per bath room area, so at times there are long lines. (don’t wait until you really have to go or you could be in trouble). Parking sucks. There is no lot close to the park,(except for season ticket holder parking) so we park under the Bay Bridge and walk about two miles to the ballpark.
If you are ever in San Francisco during the season if you can, take in a Giants game. You will have a good time and enjoy our park.
