Submitted By: Ronald Theriot
Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: I
liked the beautiful design, the ease of walking around the facility,
the numerous bars and restaurants surrounding the place, and the
general excitement felt at the ballpark.
Cons of the ballpark: The
only negative is the rather ordinary design that at one time (1992)
was so new and exciting. Oh, well, that's the trend of the last 18
years.
Additional Comments: I was
able to park for free not very far from the ballpark.
Submitted By: Matthew
Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark:
-Location
-Convenient Accessibility with Lightrail, Metro Transit, and I-94.
-Beautiful Skyline & Warehouse District Views
-Pleasant Stadium Aesthetics (clean, spacious, comfortable)
-Excellent Food (Murray's Steak Sandwich, Dinger Dogs, Kramatuczuk
Sausage, & Wild Rice Soup are my recommendations)
-Enshrined in Twins history though statues, murals, and other art.
-Great fans who actually know and highly respect the game of baseball
-Scoreboard, Minnie & Paul sign, & Budweiser Party Deck
-No roof & real grass!!!
-Variety of state of the art suites and clubs; unique private club
section on 1st and 3rd baselines with private restrooms and concessions
-BEER! Serves Budweiser products and popular MN Brews like Grainbelt and
Summit at select vendors
-Not a bad unrestricted view seat in the house!
Cons of the ballpark:
-Fewer tickets and more expensive tickets than the dome
-Left Field Bleachers have limited scoreboard view
Additional Comments: I have
been to the ballpark in Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, San
Francisco, and Wrigley in Chicago as well. Target Field is my favorite
overall, but the view of San Francisco Bay at AT&T Park was better, the
nostalgia of Wrigley was better, and the scoreboard in Kansas City was
better. All things considered, the best I've been to yet.
Submitted By: Andy Cina
Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark:
Unique Minnie & Paul center field logo, beautiful limestone inside
and out, accessible seating, many wooden-backed seats, heat lamps,
transportation options, convenient parking directly off I-94/Olson
Memorial Hwy & easy I-94 entrance after game (Garage C), Target
plaza, metal link curtain on parking ramp, panoramic views of
downtown Minneapolis, wide range of food options, plenty of legroom
and wider seats than the Metrodome
Cons of the ballpark: Some
obstructive view right field bleacher seats, gates open too late to
see Twins BP.
Additional Comments: Target
Field is an amazing ballpark that sharply contrasts with the
Metrodome. It is great to finally have outdoor baseball back in MN.
Check it out!
Submitted By: David W.
Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark:
Ballpark is truly unique with amazing views of the field and
sightlines of the Minneapolis skyline. All the seats are close to
the field and well angled towards the mound. Very unique limestone
decor. The ballpark has a modern, yet charming feel to it.
Concourses are wide open with great food options and the park is
filled with Twins history, even though it's brand new. Amazing how
many small "touches" and details are in this park. They didn't miss
a thing. Sun and shade are both readily available. The field is
amazing and the quality of the grounds are first class. Area around
the stadium is packed with bars, restaurants and hotels. This is as
urban as baseball gets and yet still feels like a neighborhood
party.
Cons of the ballpark: For
the stadium itself, almost no cons at all. The in-game experience is
too similar to all other modern ballparks: loud music and too many
races, "kiss cams" and such between innings. I prefer a quieter
baseball experience: all I want to hear is crowd noise and "cold
beer here!"...but this has become a problem almost everywhere.
Additional Comments: What a
fantastic ballpark. For modern parks, this is truly a shrine.
Definitely worth adding to your list of parks to visit. I would rank
it right it right up there with AT&T and PNC.
Submitted By: Mahogma Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark:
Truly an urban ball park, within a short walk to the heart of
downtown Minneapolis' bars and restaurants. Amazing skyline view
beyond right field. Almost every seat puts you right on top of the
action. A unique style, not retro, but more "fifties modern, "but in
a good way. Everything I'd hoped the place would be (I closely
followed the project since groundbreaking) and more. Hard to believe
they put so much building on such a small footprint. Oh, and a roof
on this place would have been a travesty.
Cons of the ballpark:
Public transportation (LRT trains) with a stop less than 100 feet
from the left field entrance, was overwhelmed immediately after the
game. Hopefully, this will sort out in time, but best grab a bite or
a beer to let the rush thin out-maybe they planned it that way.
Additional Comments: All
these years stuck inside a facility I hated from the 1st. time I saw
a game there perhaps makes anything seem palatial in comparison, but
I think Target Field is as good as my first impression says it is.
I'm going to the game again tomorrow, and every other game I can
manage.
Submitted By: Ian Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark:
Where to start? Its not even possible to compare this ballpark to
the Metrodome. Open concourses allowed a view of the action from all
corners of the park. The signature homerun sign in centerfield is a
great touch. The food is phenomenal. The fans are great, both
respectful and knowledgeable. This ballpark really honors the
history of the Twins and baseball in Minnesota.
Cons of the ballpark: Only
complaint: the plaza outside the ballpark was pretty congested after
the game.
Additional Comments: My
advice: experience Target Field for yourself as soon as you can. You
won't regret it.
Submitted By: Mike Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark:
Sightlines are perfect. Not a bad seat. The heated seats are nice,
also food is great.
Cons of the ballpark: Haven't found one.
Additional Comments: Only
seen college game not an MLB game yet.