Citizens Bank Park Information

Citizens Bank Park
Pattison Avenue between Citizens Bank Way and Darien Street • Philadelphia, PA

Citizens Bank Park is a baseball-only stadium located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened on April 3, 2004 and seats 43,302. The first regular season game was on April 12, 2004. It replaced Veterans Stadium and is home to the Philadelphia Phillies. The ballpark has natural grass and a dirt playing field with Ashburn Alley behind center field which is a walkway featuring restaurants and memorabilia from Phillies history.

Citizens Bank Park is the newest of four venues in Philadelphia’s “Sports Complex”. There has been some controversy surrounding the fence distances since the park’s opening. The park was designed to be both pitcher and hitter friendly. The team made a mistake by originally placing a 369 foot distance marker in the left center field 25 feet closer than it should have been. There were 228 home runs, the most in the National League, in 2004. After the 2005 season the fences in left and left center were moved back five feet and raised 2.5 feet.

Ryan Howard became the first player to hit a home run into Ashburn Alley on April 23, 2006. The ball traveled 496 feet and was the longest home run to date at the park. Howard hit the ball off of Sergio Mitre of the Florida Marlins. On June 20, 2006 Ryan Howard hit a home run that traveled an estimated 461 feet off of Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees. Howard once again was the first to reach the third deck at the ballpark. The Phillies have since painted a white “H” at the location for commemoration. It is located at section 304, Row 1, Seat 8.

Ashburn Alley runs the length of the outfield and is anchored by a statue of Phillies player and broadcaster, Richie Ashburn in center field, the position he played from 1948 to 1960. The Alley includes the:

All-Star Walk: A tribute to Phillies players that have played in the MLB All-Star Game since 1933.
Bull’s BBQ: This is named and owned by former Phillies outfielder Greg “The Bull” Luzinski. It features ribs, turkey legs, pork, beef, and chicken sandwiches and “bulldogs”. It is located at the eastern end of the Alley.
Rick’s Steaks: Phillie cheesesteaks made by the grandson and operator of Pat’s King of Steaks.
Tony Luke’s: Famous cheesesteaks and roast pork.
Games of Baseball: This is an interactive area that has a giant baseball-themed pinball machine, a run the bases game, and a Pitch ‘Em and Tip ‘Em game.
Harry the K’s Bar and Grille: This is named for broadcaster Harry Kalas and is a bi-level bar and grill which is built into the base of the scoreboard. It has finger foods and sandwiches.
Memory Lane and Phillies Wall of Fame: This is located behind the brick batting eye in center field with a history of baseball commemorating members of the franchise who contributed to their history.
Exposed Bullpens: These bullpens are located in right center field and the bi-level bullpens allow fans to get extra close to the players. Fans are allowed to heckle, but must be clean about it.
Rooftop Bleachers: This idea was inspired by the 1920’s and 1930’s stands on North 20th Street outside of Shibe Park.
Starting Lineup: As fans enter the left field gate they will see a giant 10 foot tall by five foot wide baseball card that displays the starting lineup of that day!

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Citizens Bank Park 2007 Specials

April Specials: Modell’s Sporting Goods Opening Day Team Flag, Peanut Chews College Opening Night, Hatfield Phillies Franks Dollar Dog Night, College T-Shirt, College Night, Turkey Hill Kid’s Opening Day, Ryan Howard MVP Baseball & Collectible Tin, Jackie Robinson Salute, Southwest Airlines Schedule Magnet, Kids Run the Bases, Asian Pacific Night, Citizens Bank Business Persons Special, College Day, McDonald’s Phillies College Cap, Citizens Bank Phanatic Birthday, Phanatic Bobble Figurine
May Specials: Teacher Appreciation Night, Motrin IB Mother’s Appreciation Day, Chase Utley Fleece Blanket, College Night, Hatfield Phillies Franks Dollar Dog Night, Toyota Ryan Howard MVP Bobble Figurine, Women’s Softball Celebration, Verizon Kids Mesh Cap
June Specials: Verizon Phanatic About Reading Night, Phanatic Plush Bookmark, PECO Shane Victorino Hula Figurine, Citizens Bank Business Persons Special, Modell’s Sporting Goods Senior Stroll the Bases, Sound of Philadelphia Celebration, Chevrolet Father’s Appreciation Day, Men’s Straw Golf Hat, Stitch ‘n’ Pitch Night, Independence Blue Cross Fireworks Show #1, Independence Blue Cross Fireworks Show #2, W.B. Mason Delivery Truck
July Specials: Apple Vacations Photo Day, Phillies Team Photo, American Red Cross Christmas in July, Cole Hamels Bobble Figurine, Summer Camp Day, Citizens Bank Business Persons Special, Modell’s Sporting Goods Run the Bases, IBEW Local 98 Ryan Howard T-Shirt, Equipment Drive
August Specials: Phillies Wall of Fame Night, Maddox Ribfest, Phillies Alumni Night, Keystates Chrysler Jeep Chase Utley Retro Jersey, Citizens Bank Pride of the Phillies Print, Modell’s Sporting Goods Run the Bases, Phillies Back to School Gift
September: Latino Family Celebration, College Night, Hatfield Phillies Franks Dollar Dog Night, Southwest Airlines 2008 Schedule Magnet, Fan Appreciation Day

Weather
It's plenty cold in Philadelphia in April and September, not to mention October, and it gets fairly steamy in the summer.

Concessions
The facility features numerous amenities including open concourse concession areas. You can expect to find traditional baseball fare at Citizens Bank Park. McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, a joint venture between McFadden's and Zanzibar Blue will be open year round with in and outdoor seating. The ballpark will also feature a unique outfield concession area, Ashburn Alley, which will offer regional food specialties and Greg Luzinski's "Bull's BBQ.

Parking
15,500 spaces in the Sports Complex; expands to 21,000 with completion (late in 2004 baseball season) of a lot where Veterans Stadium once stood.

Citizens Bank Park Seating Chart

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Directions
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Tips

Prepare for the weather, it could change
Know how to get to and from the stadium
Arrive early
Remember which parking lot you are in
Bring some extra cash
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