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MEMORABLE MOMENTS AT PETCO PARK

Braves Chipper Jones's
300th homerun on August 16, 2004.

Pitcher Trevor Hoffman
becomes the first pitcher to record 500 career saves on June 6, 2007.

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Petco Park
San Diego, CA

Since 2004, Padres fans have had one of the best ballparks in baseball to see games and create new memories each summer. However before Petco Park's opening, that was not always the case. With an aging Jack Murphy Stadium and having to share it with the San Diego Chargers (NFL), the Padres needed a ballpark of their own. Larry Lucchino, who helped the Orioles build Camden Yards, became President of the Padres in 1995 in part to help the team get a new ballpark constructed. In 1996 the club officially announced plans to build a ballpark and after making it to the World Series in 1998, the voters of San Diego approved a bond to allow construction of a ballpark in downtown San Diego. Originally, the 42,445 seat stadium was scheduled to open in 2002. However, in October 2000 funding for construction of the ballpark ended and was halted for more than a year. Over a year later in November 2001, the City of San Diego approved a $166 million bond in order for construction to resume. In January 2003, Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. purchased the naming rights for $60 million over 22 years, thus the ballpark was named Petco Park.

The San Diego Padres played their first game at Petco Park on April 8, 2004 against the San Francisco Giants. The $411 million ballpark has a Southern California look and feel to it with its white steel, sandstone facade and palm/jacaranda trees. Petco Park is a baseball only stadium with a grass field. Leading up to the entrance of the ballpark, fans pass by a palm court and water walls. Once inside the new ballpark, all fans have an excellent view of the field. All of the 42,500 blue seats are close to the field and are angled toward the pitchers mound. The three tier grandstand extends from the right field foul pole around to homeplate and to the left field foul pole. At the left field foul pole is a San Diego landmark, the Western Metal Supply Building is part of the left field wall and foul pole. The Western Metal Supply Building houses the team store on the first floor and has an opening to allow fans into a standing room area in left field. Located on the second and third floors of the building are party/luxury suites, with a restaurant on the fourth floor. Located on top of the building are 800 bleachers that provide tremendous views of the ballpark. These bleachers can be retracted in order for the area to be turned into a party area for fans. The main scoreboard sits above the seats in left field. Another scoreboard makes up part of the right field fence. Additional seating can be found above the right field wall where there are two levels of seating. Directly behind the centerfield fence is the Padres bullpen and the 'beach' where fans can relax stretching out on the ground watching the game by sitting or laying on sand. Directly outside the ballpark behind the the centerfield area is the "Park at the Park." This elevated grass park is a manicured park that is used for lawn seating. Here fans are able to watch games for five dollars. Although some of the best views of the ballpark may come from this area, the view of the ballpark and downtown San Diego from the upper deck behind home plate are spectacular.

Technology has a large presence at the ballpark as some seats feature computer technology that allow fans to surf the Internet, check out their favorite players stats, or order food from their seats. Several unique 200 foot towers supporting the grandstand and extending above the main grandstand support the lights for the playing field and house luxury suites and lounges. A Padres Hall of Fame, 250 seat auditorium, kids entertainment zone, and theater are also located at Petco Park. Fans of all ages enjoy coming out to Petco Park for some fun and exciting Padres baseball.


 

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Petco Park Poster-Click to Buy!
San Diego Padres
Petco Park Poster
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Petco Park 2008 Opening Day Poster-Click to Buy!
Padres Stadium Poster
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Petco Park Inaugural Game Authentic Infield Dirt 8 x 10 Framed Photograph and Medallion Set by The Highland Mint
Petco Park Medallion and Infield Dirt Coin
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First Pitch at Petco Park Poster - Click to Buy!
 Padres First Pitch at Petco Park
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PETCO PARK FACTS AND FIGURES

2009 PADRES SCHEDULE

  • Tenant: San Diego Padres
  • Capacity: 42,500
  • Surface: Grass
  • Cost: $449.4 Million
  • Opened: April 8, 2004
  • Dimensions: 334-L, 367-LC, 396-C,
    385-RC, 322-R
  • Architect: HOK, Antoine Predock
  • Owner: City of San Diego (70%), San Diego Padres (30%)
  • Former Name(s): None
  • Naming Rights: PETCO, $2.7 million/year through 2026

PETCO PARK PICTURES

  Exterior view of Petco Park. View into right field. Centerfield area and the retired Padres's numbers. Scoreboard in left field. Picnic in the Park area beyond centerfield. View towards the Western Supply Company building. View from the third base grandstand. View from behind homeplate.
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PETCO PARK AND THE SAN DIEGO PADRES BY THE NUMBERS

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  Total Attendance Average Attendance per Game MLB Rank Team Wins Average Ticket Price MLB Rank
2008 2,427,535 29,970 17 63 27.43 12
2007 2,790,074 34,445 13 89 22.13 15
2006 2,659,732 32,836 12 88 20.83 16
2005 2,832,039 34,963 7 82 20.83 14
2004 3,040,046 37,531 9 87 21.41 11

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