Boston, MA

Summary of Fenway Park

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Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215
617-267-1700; 617-267-9440

www.redsox.com

Fenway Park is a quirky, classic and interesting ballpark. It was home to Babe Ruth, and it was included in the movies: “Field of Dreams,” “Little Big League” and “Fever Pitch.” It’s a slice of Americana, site of President Roosevelt’s 1940 presidential campaign speech and home to the 2004 world champion Boston Red Sox. Opened in 1912, Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in use in Major League Baseball. The left field wall, “The Green Monster,” is one of the park’s most famous – and infamous – features, and the left field line’s shallow depth gives hitters one of the shortest home run opportunities in baseball. Fenway, in the center of Boston near the Museum of Fine Arts, is easily accessible via the Boston subway, which stops right at the park. In addition to taking in a game, you can tour the field and selected behind-the-scenes areas, such as the clubhouse and the press box. Visiting Fenway is for more than just baseball fans; it just makes you feel good. Boston has some of the most loyal fans in baseball, fans who stuck with the team through 86 losing seasons until the Red Sox’ 2004 World Series Championship season.

Reviews

BOSTON RED SOX - FENWAY PARK - YAWKEY WAY...

Reviewed by marleneja on June 13, 2007

marleneja's rating:

"Nothing more can be said about the all American sport and sports fans! Go to just one game at Fenway Park and feel the wonder of baseball, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and all the greats who ever played. The electricity flows from one fan to every spectator there. This is Boston, home of the Boston Red Sox and the proud and faithful. Though the stadium itself may be the smallest in the league... it is larger than life when the ball is thrown and the game begins. If you are originally from Boston as I am ... you will know that Fenway Park is not just a passage for young sons and dads... it's for moms and daughters alike. It is the offical beginning of the summer season! "

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Just don't cheer so loud amongst the opposition

Reviewed by reewins on January 13, 2007

reewins' rating:

"When you are at Fenway, you know this is THE place to really watch baseball. People who love the game and love the Red Sox fill the stadium. Do yourself this one favor…don’t sit amongst the opposition and cheer loudly for Boston. The drunken opposing fans don’t appreciate it and it can get ugly. But do find yourself a place here to enjoy the game."

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Must see for a sports fan...

Reviewed by melliempa on December 08, 2006

melliempa's rating:

"Fenway Park has all of the historic charm that comes with a baseball legacy. RedSox nation is potent in Boston, so catch the spirit (and possibly a fly ball) at this fantastic historic stadium."

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Friendly Fenway

Reviewed by mrsthedke on December 06, 2006

mrsthedke's rating:

"I love this park. From the food to the atmosphere, it is the best park I have been to. Yes, the seats are a little small if you are a bigger person, and if you get stuck right behind a pole it can be annoying, but this is a great place to see a game. Fenway has the best hot dogs in baseball (from what I have tasted) and the different food options work perfectly if you aren’t a hot dog person. (anyone for some clam chowder?) The people who work at the park are nice and willing to help you out with anything you might need. Tickets to the games are a LOT more expensive than they were even 10 years ago, but Fenway is the smallest park in baseball. If you are going to see a game, I recommend sitting in the upper rows of the boxes between sectoins 13 and 30. That puts you under the roof, in front of the poles and between the bases.Also, if you get the chance, take a tour of the park! You get to see the press level, luxery boxes and even sit in the dugout! (weather permitting)"

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Best ballpark in the country

Reviewed by mike on October 02, 2006

mike's rating:

"If you’ve never been to Fenway, you’re missing out. Fenway is small – no doubt – but that’s part of the charm. You can actually see the field and the players and the crowd is the best I’ve ever been surrounded by. Even on a random Tuesday night game against some losing team the crowd stays through the 9th inning to root their team on. Can’t say enough about this place – just go. It will make you love baseball again."

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