Monster Park Information
Monster Park602 Jamestown Avenue • San Francisco, CA 94124
Home of the San Francisco Forty Niners, Monster Park is the only stadium in the country to have hosted six NFC Championship Games, three Western Division Championships, 12 NFC West Conference Games, two World Series, and two All-star games.
Monster Park originally was constructed by Charles Harney, General Contractor in 1958. The first game at Candlestick Point was played on April 12, 1960, between the Giants and St. Louis. In order to keep its facilities and services up to date, Monster Park undergoes annual renovations each spring. The next renovation phase will increase seating capacity to 71,000. Phones for the hearing impaired have been installed, all restrooms are now wheelchair accessible, and the concourses were recently enlarged.
The Stadium has six escalators, three passenger elevators, and one freight elevator. There are four locker rooms, two first-aid stations, 2,000 locks, and 44 concession stands. Parking capacity is an ample 8,000 cars, 300 buses, 200 limousines, and 300 motor homes.
Brilliant lighting for night events is supplied by nine 140 to 240 foot towers, providing more than 350 foot-candles of light on the arena surface. It is considered to be the best-lighted stadium in the United States, literally turning night into day and exceeding the requirements of color television cameras. A new, state-of-the-art Sony video display board was installed in January 1994.
Starting with the breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay on the stadium's side. Adding the aroma of the popular tailgate parties. Witness hotdog wrappers swirling in the unpredictable wind. Bundle up for typically brisk and damp conditions, and brace for a sea of 49ers - red outerwear in the stands. These are some of the things that make the "the Stick" perhaps the NFL's most flavorful venue. Like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf, Monster Park is a true slice of San Francisco.
All things considered, a visit to Monster Park is a unique experience - and the quality of football is pretty good, too. Of course, getting a ticket can be difficult, but if you haven't been to a 49ers game at Monster Park, the experience could be worth the price you have to pay.
Weather
Big mood swings by Mother Nature are the norm in the Bay Area, so unexpected temperature drops should be expected. During early-season games, the average highs generally hit the lower 70s and the lows dip to the lower 50s with a stiff ocean breeze. The heaviest periods of rainfall occur in December and January.
Concessions
No one need to go hungry at Monster Park - even vegetarians, who can buy veggie burgers, baked potatoes, yogurt, fruit, trail mix, and bottled water. Seafood lovers can choose among crab cake, prawns, gumbo, and seafood salad. Monster Park also has a number of grill stands featuring hamburgers, specialty sausages, and grilled chicken sandwiches.
Parking
Parking is available in exterior dirt lots surrounding the stadium.
Monster Park Seating Chart
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Directions
From the north - Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Medocino counties:
Take the 101 Freeway south across the Golden Gate Bridge. Follow 101 south, through city traffic and then back onto freeway. Follow to Candlestick Park exit. Follow signs to park.
From the south - Northeastern San Mateo, Santa Clara, Monterey counties:
Take the 101 Freeway north to the Candlestick Park exit. Follow signs to the park.
From the southwest - Northwestern and Southern San Mateo county:
Take Interstate 280 north to the 101 Freeway south. Take the Candlestick Park exit and follow signs to the park.
From the southeast - Southern Alameda County:
Take either the Dumbarton or San Mateo Bridge to the 101 Freeway north. Take the Candlestick Park exit and follow signs to the park.
From the east - Northern Alameda, Contra Costa Counties:
Take the Bay Bridge (Interstate 80) West to the 101 Freeway south. Take the Candlestick exit and follow signs to the park.
From the northeast - Solano, Yolo, Sacramento Counties:
Take Interstate 80 west over the Bay Bridge to the 101 Freeway south. Take the Candlestick Park exit and follow signs to the park.
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