OMMF Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 It seems like every arena or ballpark has at least one signature feature that seperates it from the the rest of the crowd. McCovey Cove, Green Monster, etc. What is the one feature that you rate highest above all others?Mine, only for the sheer bravado and uniqueness of it, is the locker room door at Rexall Place. I remember as a kid thinking how cool it was that the Oilers took an elevator up to get to the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 McCovey Cove There ya go. I remember the first splash landing at the park. People drove their boats towards the fricking ball not even thinking about the consequences. And when Bonds was going for the chase i remember all the people floating in that murky bay water, some even on chunks of foam. Now that cant be beat. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I think there's two features that stand out in my mind that I rate higher because they're my teams. First would be, the Green monster. Second, and I'm not sure if it counts, but it would be the view of the sunset over the Rocky Mountains at Coors Field. There's really nothing like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabet Man Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The MCG - the grandstand heights and the light towers and the knowledge of who's been there in the past twitter.com/thebrainofMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_YouKnowWhatThatMeans Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I just got back from my second visit to Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. I really enjoy it there, especially compared to the other MLB ballparks I've visited (Tropicana Field, Yankee Stadium, and SkyDome/Rogers Centre). There are concessions on every level, good views from the $5 seats, and a generally clean atmosphere.As far as unique features, there are smokestacks, but that's not really unique. I think the most unique feature is that something so generally nice could have replaced the dump that was Riverfront Stadium. I think that's quite an accomplishment. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mings Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I just got back from my second visit to Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. I really enjoy it there, especially compared to the other MLB ballparks I've visited (Tropicana Field, Yankee Stadium, and SkyDome/Rogers Centre). There are concessions on every level, good views from the $5 seats, and a generally clean atmosphere.As far as unique features, there are smokestacks, but that's not really unique. I think the most unique feature is that something so generally nice could have replaced the dump that was Riverfront Stadium. I think that's quite an accomplishment. Which game did you go to? The one where the Reds bullpen blew it, or the one where the Reds Bullpen blew it?I was sitting by the foul pole in left field on Saturday, right near where the beach ball went on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The Fountains at Kauffman Stadium. Ahead of their time for sure. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_YouKnowWhatThatMeans Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I just got back from my second visit to Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. I really enjoy it there, especially compared to the other MLB ballparks I've visited (Tropicana Field, Yankee Stadium, and SkyDome/Rogers Centre). There are concessions on every level, good views from the $5 seats, and a generally clean atmosphere.As far as unique features, there are smokestacks, but that's not really unique. I think the most unique feature is that something so generally nice could have replaced the dump that was Riverfront Stadium. I think that's quite an accomplishment. Which game did you go to? The one where the Reds bullpen blew it, or the one where the Reds Bullpen blew it?I was sitting by the foul pole in left field on Saturday, right near where the beach ball went on the field. I was in the rightfield porch, opposite where you were. We had a pretty good view of everything -- a terrific deal for $5 tickets. It was a pretty good game, all things considered. Was it the interleague/champion-team bandwagon that caused so many White Sox fans to show up? Their prescence didn't make any geographic sense to me. They're certainly far from being a rival or anything. Is it normal for so many fans of the other team to show up? The other Reds game I went to was against the Rockies, so not much by way of comparison there. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Alright, my full review of Pittsburgh venues.Mellon Arena - Ah, yes. The good ol' igloo. Nothing, really, except its the first public building with a {formerly} retracting roof. Nice dome shape. Beautiful outside, ugly within. Given the Pens current situation, a new arena would look like heaven right now. However, nothing will ever come close to the Igloo. Sorta has this magic about it.PNC Park - Three words. Skyline. Bridge. Classic.This place has a classic 2 deck design, a beautiful skyline view, a river {not as close as McCovey Cove, but reachable} A bridge that's always been there but seems like its always been made for the park. Standing room with a left field rotunda. About the only thing that doesn't belong is the performance of the team in it.Heinz Field - Only been there a couple times for PITT games, but, it has a huge "Coca-Cola Great Hall" which is a fantastic museam dedicated to the history of Pitt and Steelers Football. Open end with a huge Plaza under the scoreboard. The nice view of the city. Its just a great state-of-the-art stadium. Only fotting for a five-time world champion team. Pittsburgh Arsenal - Elite Football League (NFL) - est. 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Does it have to be an arena of can it be a stadium. If it can be a stadium, then you can't beat the moving football field at the new Cardinals Stadium. Athletic Director: KTU Blue Grassers Football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Lambeau Field Atrium. Not only a grand entry into the stadum (with the statues of Lambeau and Lombardi outside) but a meeting place the rest of the year, with the Hall of Fame, Pro Shop and other attractions right there.Miller Park - either the Helafer Field youth park on the site of old County Stadiumor the "Home to Heroes" murals in the concourses (I can't find a pic of those)The Bradley Center entries are nice, too, but I haven't been there in years because I can't stand the NBA. And the Bradley overall is a very dull building, especially compared to the old MECCA (US Cellular Arena).Wisconsin-the Kohl Center is dull in the arena part but has some lovely artwork inside the front doors. Green Bay Resch Center - a nice facade and front plaza with a statue of Bart Starr. Inside, my main complaint is that you have to take stairs to get to the concourse level (I have a bum leg). There should have been escalators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The Pool at Chase Field has always been the greatest feature at the former BOB. The Retracting Field isn't the only great thing about the new Cardinals Stadium, it's just revolutionary within itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I really like the leftfield to centerfield area in Minute Maid Park. First of all you have the short leftfield porch, then you have the bridge, and then the hill in deep centerfield (435 feet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Crazy Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The B&O Warehouse/Eutaw Street at Camden Yards, if that counts as a feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_YouKnowWhatThatMeans Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 One good feature of Tropicana Field is that it's air conditioned. That might actually be the only good feature. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no97 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The Bleachers/Ivy/Scoreboard at Wrigley:Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmaker17 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The pirate ship in Raymond James stadium is too freaking cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgump Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Safco Field, trains pass through like right underneath/outside rightfield. If you go on the walkway area on the first deck theres train going through right below you, thats pretty cool. And they honk their horns while the games going on thats always fun.Seahawks *Quest* Field. Has a Wall of every high school football helmets in the state of washington. And the helmets are placed in the shape of the state, thats always cool to go there and see your high school helmet. The World Basketball Championship, the Davis Cup, Ryder Cup, Iraq: Every day there's further proof that we, as a nation, are not very good at international competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The Green Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dknight Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yes, I know it's common, but the Green Monster, hands down. Also, the Citgo sign is an underrated but history-filled fixture of Fenway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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