What's Fenway Park like to go see a game at? It's a cool little stadium and the oldest, opened in 1912, and

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the Sox keep adding more seats, but it doesn't look very roomy or comfortable at all. I live in the Seattle, WA area, and am an avid Mariner fan, and I feel fortunate that we have such a beautiful and spacious ballpark here, Safeco Field. I'm kinda a husky guy, at 6' tall 220 pounds, so I was kinda wondering what it would be like to see a game at Fenway? I'm picturing it being very cramped. Also, down the right field sections, don't you have to bend your neck to the left to see what's going on. The Monster Seats and Right Field roof seats look like nice additions, but who can afford that? except for the rich. At Safeco, I can get a good nosebleed seat for $12 and then sneak down a full level if I want. You can get away with things like that in big stadiums. Safeco sits 47,000 as oppossed to the what, 37,000 and change that Fenway holds. Also, I would think their are many obstructed and terrible view seats/standing room only sections there. If you've been to Fenway, tell me

if you recommend it or not? I think Wrigley Field in Chicago looks a bit roomier than Fenway. I mean when it was built almost 100 years ago, people weren't as fat as we are now. I just can't picture it a very comfortable place to sit for 3 hours and watch a game, unless if you can afford $100 tickets. Tell me your experiences about seeing a game at Fenway, and what was it really like?

Answer 1

I've been to many games at Fenway. It is cool in some regards because you are close to the field in most seats. But the seats are cramped, and often your knees are jammed into the seat in front of you. In the rest rooms, you pee into a trough and there are alot of obstructed views. Frankly, since most new stadiums put you close to the field and have neat quirky features it isn't that unique an experience anymore, unless you like having your knees crushed.

I remember many years ago the Globe did a survey of how peopole liked fenway and how often they went to games there. The more often people attended games the less they liked the place.

Answer 2

Fenway is a series of trade-offs. The problems you cite are real. The seats were constructed for people who were a few inches shorter and several pounds lighter. There are a number of poles and bad views. Concession space is limited, although the new management has done a good job of expanding that through the use of converted space and the street outside. Prices are high.

However, it remains a great place to watch a game. The fans really are on top of the action. You watch Manny Ramirez trot out to left field and realize that Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice played on the very same spot. The odd dimensions turn the place into a bit of a fun house, with the triangle in right and the Green Monster in left. And the fans are more involved than any other park in baseball, with the possible exception of Yankee Stadium.

I've been to Safeco, and it's a fine modern park with all of the bells and whistles. To me, the intensity of the fans makes Fenway a singular experience. I wouldn't want to pay for a season ticket, but it's great once in a while.

Answer 3

Fenway Park is the Holy Grail of ballparks. When you first step out into the seating area, you'll get goosebumps, fan or not. The green grass and walls...it's almost church-like.

I'm 6'3" and 240. I went a few weeks ago to a game against Texas and sat down the right field line. Seats aren't as cramped as everyone is claiming. My knees weren't cramped, although the seats are a bit tight.

The passion of the fan base is what makes it unlike any other park. The fans crave and yearn to win. Every single game is sold out. You're not getting bleacher seats for $12...you'll be lucky to find a pair of bleacher tickets anywhere for under $125.00.

As far as baseball history, passion, and knowledge go, Seatlle is lightyears behind Boston. Even if your a little uncomfortable, trust me, it's worth the trip. You'll see what I mean when you get there.

Answer 4

i would defnitely recomend it. It may not be as roomy cmpared to fenway since every game at fenway is a selloiut. I would say however that seeing a game at fenway would be very difficult as it is sold out for rest of season and any resell will probly cost u $100 a seat

Answer 5

Its like going to a cathedral of Major League Baseball.The seats are fine I am 275 lbs and have never had a problem sitting in the seats.Your on the field where ever you sit and food is good and the beer is cold.if you have a chance to go there go you wont regret it.

Answer 6

Its an experience unlike any other. The park is full of history and the atmosphere is crazy. The park is old but its a shrine to baseball. Your always in the action and the fans are crazy.

Answer 7

Its Like no other Ballpark in Major League Baseball.

Answer 8

It's crowded and old, and if you go in the summer it is ridiculously humid and hot. But it is a nice place and you got to go if you love baseball.

Answer 9

Well if you get one of those nice pole seats your in for 3 hours of looking at a pole. fun! your right, tons of obstructed and pole seats! it sucks go yankees!