Safeco Field
Seattle, WA 98134
Phone: (206) 346-4001
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- Mailing address: PO Box 4100
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Editorial Review for Safeco Field – by Citysearch Editors
The Venue
Walk into Safeco and it's like you're walking into an old-fashioned baseball stadium. It starts with the metal sculptures--ballplayers striking classic poses--that adorn exterior fences. It continues with a red-brick facade. Once inside, however, you're in for a real treat: The park is intimate, sight lines are fabulous. Especially pleasing is being able to enter onto Level 1 and circle the field--without ever losing sight of the game.
The Experience
Baseball as it was meant to be played. Real grass. Real sky. The smells of hot dogs and popcorn wafting about. Sit behind home plate and you'll still feel close to the folks in the outfield bleacher seats. Sit along first base and you'll get a great view of downtown. Rain? Don't worry about it. The state-of-the-art roof is quickly closed (it takes about 15 minutes to fully cover the stadium).
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Insider Tips
ParkingStadium parking is limited. A good bet is to park downtown and take the bus tunnel to Pioneer Square.
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User Reviews for Safeco Field
05/08/2008 Posted by pj888
You're not aloud to actually cheer for your team here. The park policies are ridiculous. They expect all fans to remain firmly seated for the duration of the contest, no matter if it's a critical point in the game when the crowd should be excited and encouraging their team. The cause is a subdued atmosphere which is a real bummer. I went to opening day in 2007 and predicted correctly that the loudest point in the game would take place during the simulated hydroplane race shown on the big screen, never mind Sexton's go-ahead homerun. By all means, this is a splendid park deserving of better from its managment and their policies. In the Kingdome, at least we were aloud to be good fans.
Pros: great views (especially in the 100 level concessions, a gem of a park
Cons: fans discouraged to cheer by zealous ushers, sell some plasma pregame to afford the concessions
04/03/2007 Posted by sione
Now, I'll be the first to admit that I was sooo unhappy to see the Kingdome go... It was just an old classic icon of Seattle. I didn't want to see it leave and I didn't want any part of the replacement. I didn't go to Safeco for the first year or so after it was built, but brother... When I finally did walk in, I was in love! This stadium just has that great classic baseball stadium feel! It really seems true that there aren't bad seats in the house! The views are great, the retractable roof makes weather always tolerable (except for the cold, you're on your own on that part), and I really don't think the concessions are so ridiculously expensive. They aren't cheap, by any means, but who goes to a baseball game and expects them to be? I don't go to the movies and expect grocery prices for my food either. There's some really tasty eats inside from the garlic fries that have been mentioned, to some delicious pasta and foods I wouldn't necessarily expect at a ballpark. All that said, it's true that parking can be an awful experience. I'll always come early and expect a walk. You can park close, but I'd rather not pay exorbitant prices for parking when I've got perfectly good legs (and can use the workout prior to the foods that I'm about to eat). Also, my dad had season tickets for years and I'd use his tickets sometimes that came with a parking pass for the attached garage. The ramp they added that shoots straight to the freeway is fantastic! Either pay up for parking or drive out aways. I typically park by the Sodo building (Sears) and just walk.
Pros: It's a great experience! A must-see if you're visiting during the season!
Cons: Parking takes a little work or a little "know-how"
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