Anyone gone to the ballparks?

[RedLabelRecords]

I’ve had a lot of fun at the A’s stadium this year. Heading to a Rockies game this weekend. Any stadiums I’m missing out on?

[awz50]

Been to the trop a ton this year

Going to turner field hopefully this August.

[cjgiannini]

I went to all 30 last season (plus a handful of Cactus League and Minor League parks).

Coors is fun. If you can, check out the National Ballpark Museum across the street. It's a private collection of memorabilia dating back over a hundred years. It's pretty cool and only eats up about 20-30 minutes of time.

Based on my trip last year, Oracle and Citi Field are my top two parks, followed by PNC and Busch. Petco, Great American, Fenway and Wrigley are in the tier below that.

There are really almost no bad ballparks, although I hope to never have to return to Guaranteed Rate Field or the state of Florida.

[sportzluvr1]

Wrigley. Can’t beat it..for me at least.

[DaBears1985]

Rays games are a blast, and cheap tickets too

[The Accountant]

Pirates games have been fun. Going to philly in a few weeks

[griffan15]

Been to about half the parks, with Fenway being the latest a few weeks ago. Its cool to say I went there, but its a terrible ballpark. Outside of the nostalgia and history, it offers nothing and makes for a bad experience. Tear it down, build a better one, move on already.

I would rate PNC at the top for parks I've been to. Haven't been to many on the west coast.

[towerymt]

Originally Posted by griffan15

Been to about half the parks, with Fenway being the latest a few weeks ago. Its cool to say I went there, but its a terrible ballpark. Outside of the nostalgia and history, it offers nothing and makes for a bad experience. Tear it down, build a better one, move on already.

I would rate PNC at the top for parks I've been to. Haven't been to many on the west coast.

I really enjoyed Fenway. Sat behind home plate. Spent 1 inning walking around to see other vantage points. I would go again. I'm a fan of history and old stuff that doesn't exist anymore.

[YouTheManNick]

I mean ... all of them.

[jplarson]

I got to go up to a game at Miller Park American Family Field tonight. Nice 7th inning come back to win over the Diamondbacks.

[Lonewolf]

All the baseball stadiums in California (aside from the dump where the poor A's fans have to go) are nice places to watch a ball game (even Oracle

I feel like I have to go to Yankee Stadium, Fenway and Wrigley sometime soon; I've never been to any of those.

[PejaD]

Been to all the active MLB ballparks plus a decent chunk of MILB ones. If you were fine in Oakland, you will probably enjoy all the other MLB parks and 90%+ of the MILB parks.

I'm a resident of California, but I eagerly await the new Las Vegas ballpark that will likely open in 2028. Their current AAA ballpark is quite nice also.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

All the baseball stadiums in California (aside from the dump where the poor A's fans have to go) are nice places to watch a ball game (even Oracle

I feel like I have to go to Yankee Stadium, Fenway and Wrigley sometime soon; I've never been to any of those.

Come on, Dodger stadium is just as crappy as the A’s coliseum.

[r0yals2012]

I haven't gotten to hit a new stadium this year. I try to plan to go to a new one every year. I did go to 2 last year though, and a different minor league ballpark. Have not made it to Kauffman this year. Plan on going to one in July. I have a minor league team (Twins AA) in my city that I have been to 12 games so far this year. I have 2 more this week and then 21 more games after that. I have a half season ticket plan. My minor league park is 3 years old, very nice and I love minor league baseball, which I can't believe I am saying, enjoy more than going to a Royals game. My faves are probably Petco Park or Truist Park. I've been to those 2, Coors, Wrigley, Guaranteed Rate, Angel Stadium, Target Field, Busch Stadium, Loan Depot, Chase Field, and Kauffman. Even though Kauffman is one of the oldest parks, it still is a hidden gem and a beautiful park.

[dodgerfanjohn]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

Come on, Dodger stadium is just as crappy as the A’s coliseum.

They redid much of the interior of Dodger Stadium. The outfield now has a pretty large walkway and patio. It’s very possible to go between levels and walk around the entire stadium now.

[Stifle]

Planning on going to a game. Been watching at home.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

I’ve been to 17 Major League stadiums, going to another 2 this summer. My current Top 5 in no order are:

PetCo Park
Fenway
Wrigley
Camden Yards
Oracle Park

With an honorable mention to PNC Park

[Drew3000]

PNC is a great park but GABP is underrated imo

[BdotHobbs]

I’m trying to go to 2-3 ballparks besides Minute Maid every season. Got tickets for Astros Vs Sox at Fenway in August. Sitting on top of the green monster for 1 game. Super excited for that. Definitely doing Wrigley next year

[theshowandme]

Camden Yards back in April

Petco here in a few weeks

[Crosby 87]

Trop and Tmobile already. Truist in September.

Really enjoyed T-Mobile . Both Rays & Mariners have $10 tix. Mariners concessions were really affordable. The exact opposite though for the Rays.

[Bunny Hop]

Originally Posted by cjgiannini

I went to all 30 last season (plus a handful of Cactus League and Minor League parks). ... There are really almost no bad ballparks, although I hope to never have to return to Guaranteed Rate Field or the state of Florida.

Since you visited all 30 what would you say stood out so terribly about Sox park? I've got a small pool of stadium experiences to draw from so just curious to know your thoughts and to hear what I've been conditioned to accept.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by Bunny Hop

Since you visited all 30 what would you say stood out so terribly about Sox park? I've got a small pool of stadium experiences to draw from so just curious to know your thoughts and to hear what I've been conditioned to accept.

There’s nothing particularly special about Guaranteed Rate Field and it’s not in a great location. There’s no game-day culture or fun to be had around there.

[Bunny Hop]

Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

There’s nothing particularly special about Guaranteed Rate Field and it’s not in a great location. There’s no game-day culture or fun to be had around there.

For sure. It's a huge issue and I don't understand why there isn't more done to rectify that. (great fried shrimp across the street though.) Still curious if there's anything about being inside the ballpark that also falls short of what other places do or have. FWIW, it's my local park and I never make it out there -- I consider it charmless, corporate and bland, but I also figured that's how it is most places outside the obvious--Wrigley and Fenway, despite Cubbie ownership's best efforts.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by Bunny Hop

For sure. It's a huge issue and I don't understand why there isn't more done to rectify that. (great fried shrimp across the street though.) Still curious if there's anything about being inside the ballpark that also falls short of what other places do or have. FWIW, it's my local park and I never make it out there -- I consider it charmless, corporate and bland, but I also figured that's how it is most places outside the obvious--Wrigley and Fenway, despite Cubbie ownership's best efforts.

There’s a lot of great stadiums out there. Places that are a joy to be in and walk around and watch baseball. A lot of them also have a wonderful game day atmosphere where you can have a great time before and after the game as well.