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AT&T Park

The setting is perfect.  The architectural design is wonderful.  The view from the seating bowl is without compare.  And it was named the New Park of the Year for 2000 by BASEBALLPARKS.COM.  AT&T Park, formerly known as Pac Bell then SBC Park, is definitely a must-see.  And bring your camera!

WHERE THIS PARK IS LOCATED:  AT&T Park is located on the southern edge of San Francisco's downtown, in what is called the China Basin area.  You can take the "Muni Metro" streetcar N  Line to the stadium -- or if you're coming from across the Bay, consider riding the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service right to the center field gate.  And the park's address is worth noting:  24 Willie Mays Plaza.

WHO PLAYS HERE:  The San Francisco Giants, following 40 seasons at Candlestick Park, call AT&T home.  

SPECIAL EVENTS WHICH HAVE OCCURRED HERE:  Whether you believe his records are tainted or not, Barry Bonds ensured that more than one big event happened here . . . Opening Day of the new park occurred on April 11, 2000 against the Giants' long, long-time rivals, the Dodgers.  LA won 6-5 . . . It was April 29th before the Giants won their first game at Pac Bell, earning them the dubious distinction of being the only Major League team to lose its first six home games in a brand-new ballpark . . . A much-anticipated "first" occurred in the sixth inning of a 10-3 win over the Mets on May 1 that year when Giant Barry Bonds hit the first home run into the Bay beyond the right-field wall . . . The home team rewarded their fans by unexpectedly winning the National League West crown in their first year in the park . . . And whether the accomplishments were helped by steroids or not, Barry Bonds hit his 71st, 72nd and 73rd home runs of the season in 2001 here. Since he has a flare for keeping the home fans happy, he also hit the 500th, 600th, 700th, 715th (passing Babe Ruth) and 756th (breaking Hankk Aaron's all-time record) home runs of his career here . . . The 2002 World Series was played here (the Giants lost to the Angels), as was the 2007 All Star Game.

WHY YOU MUST SEE THIS PARK:  From the first-base side of the park, you can see the beautiful Bay Bridge beyond left field.  From almost everywhere on the Club Level and the (upper-deck) View Level, you can see the San Francisco Bay, and beyond that (weather permitting) the mountains on the far side of Oakland.  Truly, this park offers views unparalleled in Major League Baseball.

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