Petco Park

[OBomb]

So California only has a year's supply of water left, how long before we see ballparks and stadiums switch to synthetic surfaces?

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Luckily that's only sand. Apparently they pour sand into the surface to help solidify it once every few weeks after new sod has been installed. That picture was taken from the Twitter feed of head groundskeeper Luke Yoder.

[JohnCropp]

Famous logo up on the new scoreboard today.

The Rolling Stones play Petco Park on May 24th.

[OBomb]

Better shot taken today by head groundskeeper Luke Yoder of some more testing of the new board. You can also see some of the other improvements to the left field area, notably the new standing room only area directly beneath the new board
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[chip]

I think the new standing room only section at Progressive Field looks way better than this.


NOT!

[Chevy114]

I think the new standing room only section at Progressive Field looks way better than this.


NOT!

lol I was about to say let's not go saying things we can't take back

[BigJ52]

Left field fence/bleacher area re-done:

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[Phantom Dreamer]

What is the point of adding standing room areas to ballparks that don't come to drawing capacity crowds regularly anyway? This isn't specifically targeting Petco, but in general, why?

[Cap78]

What is the point of adding standing room areas to ballparks that don't come to drawing capacity crowds regularly anyway? This isn't specifically targeting Petco, but in general, why?

I think its for the ADHD crowd

[Gary Dunaier]

What is the point of adding standing room areas to ballparks that don't come to drawing capacity crowds regularly anyway? This isn't specifically targeting Petco, but in general, why?

If you're walking around it gives you a place to hang out for a while, and if there's space, you can lean against the railing.

[dugdale]

What is the point of adding standing room areas to ballparks that don't come to drawing capacity crowds regularly anyway? This isn't specifically targeting Petco, but in general, why?

Because of cheapskates like me who like to roam the park for that "perfect spot" that isn't my seat.

[OBomb]

Early-afternoon pre-game Opening Day aerial of Petco Park
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[Phantom Dreamer]

How many other ballparks besides, Petco, have ads on the batter's eye?

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[OBomb]

How many other ballparks besides, Petco, have ads on the batter's eye?

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Luckily, that's only digital and only viewable to TV viewers.

[Phantom Dreamer]

I saw it on twitter and I guess it fooled some people then.

[Chevy114]

Oh cool like the green ones the put behind home plate sometimes?