America's Best Baseball Stadiums

**slap_j** · 04-19-2009, 10:02 PM

according to Forbes.com

http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/14/bes...s_slide_2.html

***Art*** · 04-19-2009, 10:53 PM

I have not seen the inside of very many parks... just The Oakland-Alameda County Colosseum, Angels Stadium and AT&T Park. Each of them several times. I can verify this much: The Colosseum is a total dump, and AT&T is a gem. And the food at AT&T destroys any sports venue I've ever been in.

Hopefully I will be seeing Kauffman Stadium pretty soon. And the next time I am in Southern Cal, I definitely want to hit Petco and Dodger Stadium. And, of course, Safeco next time I am in Seattle.

There has been a huge wave of ballpark building, and I am honestly not surprised that Camden Yards is one that has really stood out over time. It was one of the first of the new ones, and it continues to be awesome.

***Pauler*** · 04-19-2009, 11:23 PM

i am a huge fan of camden yards in baltimore. it seems that it was a trend setter for when it was built.

**bravesfan007** · 04-20-2009, 01:07 PM

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i am a huge fan of camden yards in baltimore. it seems that it was a trend setter for when it was built.

I agree. When you look at the features that they have there compared to its age it's very nice. It was built ahead of the game.

play/crk\th/sky · 04-20-2009, 04:18 PM

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I agree. When you look at the features that they have there compared to its age it's very nice. It was built ahead of the game.

Always been one of my favorite ballparks, even though I've never been there.

The only two ballparks I've ever been to are Tiger Stadium and Comerica Park (who would've guessed?).

I never realized how cool the Metrodome looks when its full.

**bravesfan007** · 04-20-2009, 10:29 PM

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Always been one of my favorite ballparks, even though I've never been there.

I've been there and went through a stadium tour. Nice facilities. I especially liked how they could dry the field so quick. Of course for an elementary student it was pretty impressive. Looking back it may not be that impressive.

Gwenny · 04-24-2009, 10:22 AM

I have been to Wrigley Field, U.S. Cellular Field, Fenway Park, Old Yankees Stadium, The Ballpark at Arlington, Comerica, Tiger's Stadium, and Jacob's Field/Progressive Field.

My favorite was Fenway, but I enjoyed all of my experiences at those parks.

I have to say that I think the Toledo Mudhens Fifth Third Field is one of the nicest minor league stadiums around. Many people have compared it to Comerica Park and other major league stadiums. I guess it doesn't hurt that it is sponsored by a bank

***Art*** · 04-24-2009, 12:52 PM

Raley Field, home of the Sacramento River Cats is pretty awesome, as well.

**meatfinger** · 04-24-2009, 06:50 PM

Yeah, but what the hell is a river cat? I have problems with mascots I have to look up on Wikipedia to understand.

Gwenny · 04-24-2009, 06:58 PM

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Yeah, but what the hell is a river cat? I have problems with mascots I have to look up on Wikipedia to understand.

Like a Mudhen?

***Art*** · 04-24-2009, 09:36 PM

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Yeah, but what the hell is a river cat? I have problems with mascots I have to look up on Wikipedia to understand.

It's an Oakland Athletics' AAA Affiliate.

TunerSteve · 04-30-2009, 07:39 PM

I haven't been to all that many, but Kauffman Stadium "The K" in KC is a great place to watch a game, and considering it's 40 years old, pretty amazing.

TahoeJeff · 04-30-2009, 08:17 PM

Safeco is such a nice stadium. AT&T Park was also fantastic.

***Art*** · 04-30-2009, 09:58 PM

Looks like I'm going to Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City next month. I'm excited.

Iceman-bass14 · 04-30-2009, 10:13 PM

Turner Field may not be something absolutely spectacular,but I love it.The coke bottle in left field is totally awesome.