| This park opened in 1992 and pays homage to the | | | | Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski. At one time, Fenway was |
| early days of baseball. With its graceful wrought iron | | | | also host to the longest drought in World Series history |
| embellishments and brick façade, Oriole Park set the | | | | however, the Red Sox finally won the Series in 2004. |
| new standard for modern ballparks and is still | | | | Wrigley Field, Chicago |
| considered the best park in the country by purists. | | | | Another historic ballpark, Wrigley Field hosts the |
| Architects incorporated the B&O Railroad | | | | Chicago Cubs, the "lovable losers" of baseball. Wrigley |
| warehouse into the design of the park, creating a | | | | is more famous for the historic moments that have |
| pedestrian area called Eutaw Street where fans can | | | | happened there than for its comfort or amenities. In |
| stroll before and after the game. Players who actually | | | | fact, the ballpark did not have outdoor lighting until 1988. |
| hit the warehouse with a home run receive a | | | | But it was the site of Babe Ruth's famous "called |
| commemorative plaque on the spot. For a relatively | | | | home run" in 1932 and Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout |
| new park, Oriole Park has its share of baseball history. | | | | game in 1998. Wrigley is the home of many quirky |
| On September 6, 1995 Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's | | | | traditions including flying a flag bearing a "W" or an "L" |
| record of 2,130 consecutive games, one of baseball's | | | | atop the scoreboard at the conclusion of every game. |
| most treasured records. | | | | AT&T Park, San Francisco |
| Fenway Park, Boston | | | | Widely considered the best ballpark in the country by |
| Fenway is one of only a few remaining original | | | | fans and players alike, AT&T Park (formerly Pac |
| ballparks built in the early 1900s. With its distinctive | | | | Bell Park) was built in 2000. Privately funded by |
| "Green Monster" left field wall, Fenway presents a | | | | baseball fan and Giant's team owner Peter Magowan, |
| challenge to even the best hitters in the game. Ballpark | | | | AT&T Park offers fans spectacular views of San |
| aficionados will appreciate the manual scoreboard that | | | | Francisco, an innovative children's play area and the |
| has been used since the park was built in 1912 and the | | | | best public transportation access in the major leagues. |
| only ladder in play in the major leagues. History buffs | | | | Home runs splash into San Francisco Bay where |
| will revel in visiting a park that has been home to such | | | | boaters and kayakers float, listening to the game. |
| baseball greats as Cy Young, Ted Williams, Carlton | | | | |