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AT&T Park
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
The Giants' AT&T Park (Pac Bell Park until January 1, 2004 and SBC Park after that) has lots and lots going for it. Everyone knows about its unbelievable view of the San Francisco Bay. But did you know about all of the children's activities beyond the left-field stands? There is a wonderful whiffle-ball field, as well as a long slide (inside the Coke bottle). There's also the huge sculpture of a glove that you've seen many times on TV.
The exterior of the park is also very well done. The use of brick and palm trees works really well, and the way it is integrated into this section of the city's downtown is artfully accomplished. Make sure you visit (and photograph) the statues of the two "Willies" outside the park. Willie McCovey is across the body of water that bears his name, McCovey Cove, from right field, while Willie Mays is near the home-plate entrance to the park. Oh, how these two Willies would've loved to have played in this special ballpark.
Keep in mind that obtaining good seats here is as difficult as at any park in the big leagues. Therefore, for the best seats at AT&T Park, click here.
Because it was named the BASEBALLPARKS.COM's Major League New Park of the Year for 2000, we have a special page devoted to AT&T Park. Check it out to see other views of this fantastic facility.
BASEBALLPARKS.COM'S RANK AMONG ALL 30 MLB PARKS: 3rd
RANK IN ITS DIVISION: 1st out of 5
RANK AMONG PARKS BUILT SINCE 1990: 2nd out of 22
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